Your resume and your recruiter's recommendation is what gets you
in the door, so you can assume the prospective employer you'll be meeting has a fairly
good picture of your skills and experience, otherwise you wouldn't be on the interview in
the first place. This means that the interviewer is interested in seeing those things that
don't readily show up on a resume: your communication skills, your demeanor, and
your attitudes toward work.
- Listen to your recruiter before the interview. Your recruiter won't "give you
the right answers" but he will identify the issues that are important to the
prospective employer.
- After the interview, follow up immediately with the recruiter to debrief him.
- It is most appropriate for you to send a letter to the prospective employer you met
with, thanking them for the opportunity and clarifying any questions unanswered during the
interview.
- When it comes time to talk about money and a potential offer, follow your recruiters
lead here. Your recruiter does this every day and knows what will fly and what won't.
- Your resume is an important tool, if presented in the right way. Rely on your
recruiter's experience to suggest the right format, and don't take it personally if your
recruiter wants you to make changes: he's seen thousands of resumes good and bad.

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