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	The Incredible Interview</h2>
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	Is this the year that you hope to land your dream job? Fortunately for you, the economy in Calgary is strong and the lookout is promising for job seekers. Especially in the energy sector, there are ample opportunities for placement and advancement in all types of positions. That said, the competition is fierce and your dream job is not going into fall in your lap. You will find yourself in the nerve-racking position of getting dressed for an interview and coming face-to-face with a hiring manager with a lot of questions.</p>
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	Larissa Coughlan, one of Brion Energy&rsquo;s recruiters, is often this person. &ldquo;The key thing is to relax and be yourself; we&rsquo;re not here to trick anyone,&rdquo; says Larissa. &ldquo;In fact, the interview process is as much about the potential employee getting to know us as we want to get to know them&mdash;the fit has to go both ways.&rdquo;</p>
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	Larissa has interviewed hundreds of potential candidates in her career and has recommendations on what to expect and how to enter the situation with confidence.</p>
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	<u><strong>Prep, prep, prep. </strong></u>Not knowing about the company you hope to work for is a turn-off for most interviewers, so do plenty of research first. It&rsquo;s important that you have a solid understanding of the position you are applying for and the company as a whole. This includes knowing what the company does, how they do it, their future goals, and how you fit into the culture.</p>
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	<u><strong>Come with questions. </strong></u>Asking intelligent questions will impress the interviewer and set you apart from the competition. After doing your research you will likely come up with several questions of your own, but other good ones to ask include:</p>
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		Is this a new or vacant position in the company?</li>
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		What experience would a person need to succeed in this role?</li>
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		What is the interviewer&rsquo;s management style (or the management style of the hiring manager)?</li>
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		What are next steps in the hiring process?</li>
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	<u><strong>Bring a copy of your resume.</strong></u> Many candidates assume there will be a copy of their resume already at the meeting; and while this is probably true, it is helpful to have a copy with you just in case. It will also be helpful for you to have this as a cheat sheet to quickly remember dates and details from your career history.</p>
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	<u style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>Highlight results.</strong></u><span style="font-size: 12px;"> As you detail your past experience think about the tangible value that you brought to your past roles. This might include beating sales targets or surpassing other quantifiable goals.</span></p>
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	To learn more about current job opportunities with Brion Energy, visit: <a href="http://www.buildingsomethingbig.com">www.buildingsomethingbig.com</a>.</p>
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