Candidates – Interview Strategy
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If you become apprehensive about an upcoming interview process you have plenty of company! Interviewing is not comfortable for even professionals with twenty years or more of business experience. Candidates will invest time and even seek professional advice in perfecting their resumes, however, few people give serious thought to advanced interview preparation.
Resumes are helpful indicators, but no resume will ever obtain a valuable job >>> confidence and preparation will however always benefit an active candidate who is being evaluated by executives and owners.
Flipping the coin, the main reasons for interview failure boil down to candidates’ inability to 1) clarify reasons for transition in their work history, 2) explain their successes, and 3) ask prepared and spontaneous questions.
One of the major concerns of most interviewees is simply not knowing what to expect in the interview process. Every company has its own set of focus points and priorities; consequently, the content and structure from one organization to another can vary. The fundamentals are however very consistent, and candidates can effectively prepare themselves by making a written list of reasons including:
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A) why you are successful in your current position
B) why you are open-minded to change jobs
C) why you are interested in this particular company
D) why do you are worthy of their serious consideration
E) which of your qualifications make you most suitable for the position
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A WINNING ATTITUDE is critical to successful interview performance. If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will. How will you persuade a company or firm official who has seen multiple applicants and candidates through the years that you are exceptional and valid?
The key to establishing a winning, positive attitude and improved self-confidence is to take time to be introspective to look within yourself for value.
What is it you have that will add value to the employer’s organization?
What are your greatest attributes?
What are your strongest skills?
Where lies your greatest knowledge?
What are your personal strengths?
Interviewing goes against the grain of all standard social communication skills– do you take the credit while at a social function? Do you explain your strengths to relatives, let alone someone you’ve never met?
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