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Interviews can come in many forms. The most common types of interviews are traditional and behavioral. Other types include telephone, group, panel, and case. Of those four, most people might more commonly be subjected to a telephone interview prior to a face to face one.

For the purpose of this article, we’ll address the traditional and behavioral. In order to understand techniques for each interview, you must first understand their difference. The behavioral interview is based on discovering how the interviewee responded in prior employment situations. This acts sort of like a credit company reviewing your credit. The premise is that your previous behavior will be indicative of your past behavior. A common question in a behavioral interview might be tell me about a time you had a conflict with another employee and how did you handle it? The challenge to this interview is thinking quickly of an occasion and then making sure you respond favorably. If you had an argument with your boss in the past and told them off, you probably aren’t going to want to use that past behavior as an example. It would not appear favorable in the interviewer’s eyes as you would look insubordinate and difficult to work with.

A traditional interview is a series of questions which have fairly straight forward answers. A common example is what are your strengths and weaknesses. Traditional interviews are more likely to occur with someone with no or limited experiences since it would be impossible to determine past behavior if there never was any. Traditional interviews are viewed as less stressful because they are much easier to prepare for and more straight forward to answer.

The best way to prepare for the behavioral interview, however, is to simply prepare answers to the traditional interview. You will never know exactly what questions you will be asked. There are many guides and books that can help you with interview preparation. Some are very well done and pinpoint many of the most common traditional interview questions. They also will give you tips on dos and don’ts on such topics that range from what to wear to body language. For the novice, these resources can be very beneficial. After you are comfortable with your traditional interview preparation, refresh your memory on some situations you have dealt with in the past at your workplace. Focus on positive things you’ve done as a team, things you’ve accomplished, and any projects you’ve initiated. No matter what, if you find yourself in a position that you can’t find an answer to, bring up one of these. Start by saying, you know, I don’t recall an exact time when….however….It may be sidestepping a bit, but demonstrates an ability to think quickly on your feet and also allows you the opportunity to mention that recognition you got for an important contribution.

Finally, be sure to research a little about the company. There is nothing less impressive than a potential candidate who comes in and is asked why they want to work for the company and then have no ammunition to answer this. It may very well be what sets you apart from another possible candidate. It demonstrates that you care enough to take the time to do the research and with technology today, there is hardly any excuse not to be able to talk about the company’s officers, number of employees, and date of inception.

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At some point, there comes a time in most everyone’s career where it’s time to either move up or move on. So if you want a job that’s exciting and also pays well, you’ll need to be with a company that offers opportunities for advancement. Most people don’t walk into a company in a top position at their highest earning potential. It takes some savvy and skill to negotiate to the top. You need to be self promoting, but also a team player. While difficult to accomplish, these suggestions can help.

The first thing to consider is your present position. Make sure you are proficient in, and excel in your current job. Your willingness to go the extra mile and give 110% will count for a lot in the eyes of the promoter. Also, be sure you have good attendance and that all your reviews are favorable. If possible, arrive to work early and stay a little later. Since you are probably not going to be the only candidate for a promotion, this can make a huge difference when the boss makes his decision. Those who give a little extra tend to get noticed a little more. This doesn’t mean you have to skip every lunch, just stand out from the rest.

Unfortunately politics do play a huge part in promotions. For this reason, you are going to want to be liked. It’s not likely you’ll get a promotion on merit alone. So it’s important to use your people skills and remember that it really is a popularity contest sometimes. One way to become well liked at work is by being kind and especially helpful to your coworkers and supervisors. If possible go on outings with those you work with. Offering to pick up a little extra work for someone has never hurt either.

You can’t always rely on merit to give you recognition. While you want to be somewhat humble, once in a while you’re going to want to make sure your supervisor knows what you’ve been doing; particularly if you’ve enjoyed some great success. Beware of the “brown-nose” syndrome. You’ll need to find a comfortable balance between the two. Don’t swing too far on either side of the pendulum.

Fine tune the skills you have but always work at learning new ones. The skills you have during your present job are great; however, if you want more responsibility, you will need to demonstrate that you have the qualifications far beyond what your current job expects.

Be sure you are applying for a promotion in which you are qualified and are genuinely interested in. Don’t just apply because the job pays more. In the long run you’ll wind up unhappy and unsuited for the position if you were to get it in the first place. If you don’t have all the skills required in the job description, demonstrate how you’ll be able to establish them with speed and ease.

Finally, as mentioned above, work for a company that has room for growth. Unless you are satisfied with working on the assembly line in a factory, which is fine for some, you’ll have to make sure there are advancement opportunities at the company you begin to work for.

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The mistakes made by those putting together their CVs are never ending. In this article we’ll discuss the ten most common mistakes and how to avoid them. Compare your CV to these mistakes to be sure you have not fallen victim to one of them.

This is the most common mistake and yet the easiest to solve. Check your grammar and spelling. There is not a second chance to make a first impression. So if your CV has spelling and grammar errors, it is likely to be cast aside.

Next, do not make it a book. Two or three pages at most is enough. Also, never leave a page half. Always make full use of it.

Third, avoid too much visual hype. It might look cute to highlight, use different fonts, italicize, or even put pictures in your CV. If it looks too complex, it is likely to be found in the “not interested” file. Simplicity is the key.

Be wary not to write in first person. Don’t use word like “I, my, me, mine”. It is too informal and is best left for your cover letter. It also lacks professionalism in a CV.

Most professionals today are aware of what a CV is. Therefore, it is not necessary to headline yours with “Curriculum Vitae”. Instead, use your name. This is the one place you can use bold capitals. After all, it is YOU who wants to be standing out.

If you don’t have one, get one; a personal profile that is. It is highly recommended and a great way to catch the reader’s interest. This need only be a short 3-4 sentence statement that sums up your career background, and exceptions skills while also demonstrating a little of your personality.

In your work history section, be sure to include work experience written like a job description. This serves a couple purposes. One, it demonstrates the benefits of employing you, and two it helps to show how well you do your job and your qualifications for the job.

Be sure to put your information in chronological order. A recruiter will want to see the most relevant information first. There is nothing more frustrating to a potential employer than to have to sift through a sloppily put together CV. This is a sure fire way to get yours cast aside.

Do not include unnecessary and especially negative information. This might include reasons for leaving a job, religious and political views, or sports team affiliations. Stick to information that only has bearing on your ability to do a job.

Finally, be sure to mention your IT skills. Today, IT is increasingly prevalent in the work place and is nearly expected that all employees have at least the bare minimal level of technical skills in operating a computer.

If you have any doubt you are making mistakes on your CV, utilize an expert to scrutinize every section. They may charge a fee, but if it’s a matter of landing the job or not, the fee might very well be worth it.