Successful Job Interviews E-Book

50MINUTES

• Herausgeber: 50Minutes.com
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Serie: Coaching
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 30

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2017

Beschreibung

Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about acing your job interview with this practical guide.

Job interviews are an inevitable part of the job search process, but for most of us they are a stressful, nerve-racking experience. The key to a successful interview lies in a good understanding of what employers are looking for and effective preparation. Whatever stage of your career you are at, the advice in this guide will allow you to showcase your skills and win over any interviewer.

In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Approach your job interview with confidence
• Prepare effectively for the most common interview questions
• Speak clearly and persuasively about your skills and experience

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Successful job interviews

Problem: how can you win over a potential employer during a job interview?Uses: performing well during job interviews is a skill that can be learnt. Leaving things to chance will get you nowhere: in order to impress your interviewer, you need to prepare effectively.Professional context: job search, career change, request for a promotion.FAQs:What should I say during a job interview?Do I have to answer every question?What should I wear?Can I lie during an interview?How should I talk about a negative experience?How should I approach the interview if I have no professional experience, or if I am an older candidate?How can I stand out from other candidates?

If your CV and cover letter have attracted a recruiter’s attention, you have already cleared the first hurdle, but you are still one candidate among several: now it is up to you to prove to the interviewer that you are the right person for the job.

Very few people go into a job interview completely relaxed. Many candidates are scared that they will be judged harshly, that they will not be able to express themselves well enough and, more generally, that they will not be good enough. Given the feeling of failure and the financial consequences that accompany a rejection, especially now that jobs are in relatively short supply, these fears are far from unfounded.

What many people do not realise is that job interviews are stressful for the recruiter too. In the current economic climate, hiring someone new costs the company money, and it is in their best interests to pick the right person. A candidate who understands this will take care to constantly reassure the interviewer, inspire confidence in them and show them that they are the right fit for the role.

Lisa did not finish her studies and soon found an interesting job which she held for several years. However, she pushed herself too hard, developed health problems and was forced to give it up. One year later, her health has improved but she is scared that the fact that she does not have a degree will hold her back. Nonetheless, she has decided to go back to work and is practicing her interview skills: she gives thoughtful answers, speaks clearly and calmly and takes care of her appearance. In the space of a fortnight, she gets four interviews and is offered the job at the end of all of them. She now has the luxury of choosing the employer who is best for her, and opts for a chocolate company located near her house. Even though she is based in an economically depressed region, she has found a fulfilling job thanks to the effort she put into her interview skills, which made her shine as a candidate.

Effective interviews: the basics

A job interview is a challenge and, provided that you really want the job, you have a lot at stake.