People are more likely to respond to a request for an informational interview since you're not there to ask for a job, says Ms. Llarena.

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He never got an interview for the Yale job, but a short time later the head coaching job at the University of Massachusetts opened up.

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If you sit down for a job interview and an awkward silence ensues, consider saying something like, "It's great to be here, thank you so much for spending time with me, " he says.

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Most applicants understand that they should do their homework, learning as much as they can about a company and a job, before going in for an interview.

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You apply for the job and a few days later get a call for an interview that feels as good as receiving a college acceptance letter.

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It was late last year when we saw the first job posting promising a free iPod just for agreeing to come in for an interview.

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CFRs go through a formal selection process, which involves completing an application form and an interview to test their suitability for the job.

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