It's finally happened! You've received the call to come in for an interview for a job that will get your foot in the door of your dream career. Only one question remains: what do you do now?

Though you have been hoping for this interview for a while now, obtaining it is only the start. All too many people overlook the fact that until the contract is signed and you're on the job for your first day, you still haven't been hired.

The most important thing to keep in mind is that first impressions are made only once. From the moment you meet the interviewer, you will already have started to be evaluated for everything you say, and the way in which you carry yourself. Your CV can only bring you up to this point. Once you're in the interview IT'S UP TO YOU TO SELL YOURSELF.

How can you PURSUEDE the interviewer that you're the ideal candidate for the position?

The prioritization of the hire list is performed differently depending on the company. While some interviewers give more weight to functional skill and not as much to soft skill, other interviewers believe that leadership and communication skills, and the ability to fit in with the culture of the organization are of the greatest value.

Since the importance given to various skills by an interviewer will differ depending on the specific requirements for the job, it is always best to do your homework and find out what is prioritized by each company even before you submit your resume. By the time you have the interview, it means that – at least on paper – you have met the basic requirements and have addressed the key points that the organization favors.

Study your own resume and memorize it. One of the fastest ways to botch an interview is to be unfamiliar with your own resume.

BUT HOW DO YOU GIVE THE PERFECT INTERVIEW? There are, in fact, many ways to do this, and we will guide you through them all so that you will discover what is best for you. We will provide you with the coaching necessary to leave that ideal impression – from your clothing and grooming, to negotiating your salary.

THERE'S ALWAYS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT. Whether you've never been on an interview before, or you're currently between jobs and have undergone dozens of interviews throughout your career, there are always ways for you to give your interviewing skills more polish and greater efficacy. We look at your unique interests and history, as well as the jobs you're considering and the companies that are offering them, to help you take that vital step forward into the career you've always wanted.

GAIN INTERVIEWING EXPERIENCE. CareerPaths Online provides you with the experience you need to learn interviewing techniques first-hand. You will receive coaching and feedback as well as real interview experience with coaches and recruiters who will then provide you with an assessment of your skills as would be made by your potential employers. This is practiced until you know that you're ready for the real thing.

This process is an effective tool for individuals actively seeking jobs, as well as those who are interesting in improving their confidence and self-knowledge.