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Winning Interviewing Techniques   INTERVIEW SUCCESS FACTORS The following Interview Success Factors represent the skills, abilities, and personal charcateristics that employers are seeking in candidates for employment. This information is based on an informal survey of recruiters at the Sloan Career Development Office. Verbal and written communication skills (including listening) Analytical/logical thinking/problem-solving skills Interest in industry/company/function Interpersonal comfort and skill Enthusiasm Knowing what they want/having focus Leadership skill Confidence Staying focused on the question & not going off on a tangent High energy (But not overwhelming) Ability to work well in teams Professionalism High degree of intelligence Personal presence Being prepared Giving examples relevant to work situations being discussed Track record of achievement/success Prior work experience (including UROP, summer/internship positions) Maturity Results orientation/pragmatism Projecting substance/credibility Asking good questions/making statements that show thought process Ability to think creatively Personal "fit" with company Clear, concise answers Honesty

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