12 easy ways to get the job you really want
DESCRIPTION
This very straightforward presentation describes 12 things you can do during an interview to help you get the job you REALLY want - It's easy, but most people don't bother, so you can give yourself a real advantage - and it's the small things that make the difference.TRANSCRIPT
Interview Top Tips
(or, 12 easy ways to get the job you really want)
Interview Top Tips
• The outcome for any interview is down to you - not the interviewer
• Small details can make a big difference
• Most of what happens is entirely predictable
• You can prepare for what will come
• The interviewer doesn’t know it all
Interview Top Tips – Number 1• Get there early!
Interview Top Tips – Number 2• Nobody failed an interview because they
were too smart
Interview Top Tips – Number 3• Take a spare copy of your CV
Just don’t be too smug when it’s used…
Interview Top Tips – Number 4Prepare for obvious questions:
• Tell me about yourself
• Why should we give you the job?
• Why did you apply?
• Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Interview Top Tips – Number 5• Listen to the question – I mean “listen”
Interview Top Tips – Number 6• Don’t answer the next question before it’s
asked
Interview Top Tips – Number 7• Don’t get end up in the cul-de-sac of
detail
Interview Top Tips – Number 8• Show you’ve done some research
Interview Top Tips – Number 9• Have some questions of your own...
1 Ask about customers…
2 Ask about the company…
3 LASTLY, ask about you.
Interview Top Tips – Number 10
• Follow up and send an email
• Thank them for their time
• Show some enthusiasm
• Tell them you want to job
• Restate your biggest strength
Interview Top Tips – Number 11
• Don’t take rejection personally
Interview Top Tips – Number 12
• Enjoy yourself, and SMILE…
• People buy from people
Interview Top Tips
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