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6 Insider Job Interview Tips to Get You Hired

Executives from Texas Instruments Explain What Gets You Hired & What Doesn't

Check Your Qualifications

The most basic advice Freeze-Flory offered might seem obvious: Make sure you are qualified for the job. If you do not meet the minimum requirements laid out in the job listing -- years of experience, skills, GPA (for new college graduates) -- your application is unlikely to get a second glance, she said. If your resume does get further consideration, recruiters will look for concrete signs of accomplishment in your field, Hardy said. 

"Try to make every aspect of your resume quantifiable, so that a person could see where you stand," he said. 

If you are a new graduate with little professional experience, the recruiters advised making sure to highlight activities that demonstrate leadership or passion for your field: acting as captain of a sports team, competing in academic contests, participating in relevant extracurricular activities. 

 

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