How to succeed in your career


Job Interviews: What Makes A Great Interview Candidate?

While regarded by many as an imperfectdiscover if the company is right for
way to choose a new employee, interviewsyou. Focus on your strengths: Remember
are used by almost all organisationsthat the organization knows that you CAN
irrespective of size or sector. You maydo the job and they want you to confirm
not like the process and indeed somethis to them during the interview. Don't
fear interviews intensely however to getlet any negative experiences or a gap in
that crucial first job and to move upyour career for example negate all the
the career ladder you must become notgreat work you have done. Step into the
only comfortable in the interview roomInterviewers Shoes: What exactly is the
but also learn how to become aninterviewer looking for from you?
excellent interviewee. Many candidatesImagine yourself in the interviewers
believe that having a great resume/CV isplace and try to get a feel for what
enough to see them through the interviewthey need from you. Once you can do that
and win the job offer. This is a commoneffectively you will be able to build a
mistake that results in disappointment.relationship with them from the first
The reality is that all candidates havemoment of the interview. Listen: Focus
a great resume/CV and in my experienceon the questions being asked and if you
it is often not the applicant with theare not sure of the meaning of the
best experience or skills who will winquestion, then ask. This is a two way
the job rather the one who performs bestconversation and the interviewer will
at the interview. So just what do yourespond favorable to being engaged like
have to do to stand out of the crowd andthis however, don't do this with every
impress on the interviewer that you arequestion as you may come across as
the right person for the job? Thislacking in confidence. Relevant Answers:
article looks at the key techniques thatKeep your answers relevant to the
any job interview candidate can use,question and do not be tempted to
irrespective of the type or level of theramble. You may have an interesting
position to succeed and win those greatstory to tell or a great strength but if
job offers. Be Prepared: A commonit is not required in the job don't
mistake made by candidates is not beingmention it. Body Language: Smiling,
fully prepared and there really is nomaintaining eye contact, a relaxed
excuse. There is usually more thanfocused posture, restrained
enough time from the date you receivegesticulation are all examples of good
your invite to the interview itself andbody language which will work for you in
proper preparation and practice willthe interview. Ask Questions: You will
enhance greatly your ability to answerbe given an opportunity to ask questions
questions, to communicate and to presentusually at the end however you do not
yourself in the best possible light.have to wait until then necessarily. As
There is no one recommended way toin any conversation there will be
prepare for an interview. Instead, thereappropriate time when you can interject
are key tools and techniques that can beand ask relevant questions. Be aware
used to improve one's chances ofthat questions about salary, working
interview success. Find out as much ashours, holidays etc should not be asked
possible about the type and format ofat this stage.
the interview. Research the company toAnnette Lewis is an accredited
find out how commercially viable it is,interviewer, job coach and career
what skills are they looking for andconsultant.



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