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Interviewing Skills
Looking for a job is a job in itself. A successful job search requires skills that you seldom use in other situations. Our free coaching tips can help you master the steps in the job search process.
INTERVIEWING SKILLS TOPICS
Does the mere thought of a job interview set off a flurry of butterflies in your stomach? If so, you’re not alone. Interviews make virtually everyone nervous, because it’s easy to feel that your worth is being judged and your entire future is on the line. The truth, though, is that lots of bright and talented people have many unsuccessful interviews before they land a job. So here are some suggestions for conquering your jitters and improving your interview experience.
Here are six surefire ways to make a negative impression in an interview and suggestions for making a positive impression.
First impressions are powerful! In the space of seconds, we draw instantaneous unconscious conclusions about someone when we meet them for the first time. The information upon which we base these conclusions is gathered in a flash by all of our senses. And these opinions are quite resistant to change. Whether it’s a job interview, a meeting with a new customer, or a blind date, you need to put your best foot forward. Here are some suggestions:
Here are some questions that might be asked in a job interview. If you are a hiring manager, consider whether some of these could be useful in your situation. If you are a job seeker, try answering some of these questions for interview practice.
To save valuable time, most hiring processes include a phone interview step. The purpose of phone interviews is to narrow down a stack of resumes to a small number of people who will be seen in person. So if you’re called for a phone screen, you’ve passed the first hurdle! Unfortunately, however, many people self-destruct at this stage. Here are ten mistakes that you don’t want to make:
If you were startled by the title, don’t worry! We’re not promoting any illicit job search strategies. But some of the same behaviors used by successful flirts are also used by successful job seekers.
Here’s a list of “10 Flirting Tips” from a dating website, with suggestions for using them in an interview. (And if you’re more interested in flirting than interviewing, you can figure out how they apply in that situation.)
They were impressed with your resume and called you in for an interview. You apparently passed that test, because you’ve been asked back for a second round. Now you know that you’re being seriously considered. Initial interviews are often designed to screen people out, but a second interview tells you that you’re really a contender. So here are some suggestions for making the most of this opportunity.
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