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What to Expect at your next Job Interview

By Anne Botting|August 15th, 2014|Leadership, Qualifications, Qualifications Advanced Diploma, Qualifications Certificate IV, Qualifications Diploma, School of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander Leadership, School of Business, School of Civil, Construction, Mining, School of Corporate Governance, School of Leadership, School of Local Goverment, School of Management, School of Online, Distance, School of Project Managment, Schools, Shortcourses, Soft Skills, Training|

Job interviews are a critical step in the achievement of a job offer. Your resume might be outstanding and your experience second to none...but if there isn't chemistry in the job interview, you may miss out on the job. Here are a few more tips and hints on what you should expect when arriving at a job interview and how to make sure that you give it everything you've got! Be prepared for these questions 'Never go into a job interview,' says Mitchell Posner in 'Executive Essentials', 'without knowing clearly your answers to these questions'… An icebreaker question: e.g. So, what do you think of this weather we're having? What was your last job? Why did you leave? What did you like about your past jobs? What did you hate? Those were your duties. What were your achievements? Tell me about yourself (Watch for raised eyebrows.) Now I know your [...]

Making the Most of your Next Job Interview

By Anne Botting|August 13th, 2014|Leadership, Qualifications, Qualifications Advanced Diploma, Qualifications Certificate IV, Qualifications Diploma, School of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander Leadership, School of Business, School of Civil, Construction, Mining, School of Corporate Governance, School of Leadership, School of Local Goverment, School of Management, School of Online, Distance, School of Project Managment, Schools, Soft Skills, Training|

"Interviewers say it repeatedly: All other things being equal, they offer the job to the person who projects the greatest confidence during the interview. The total image you project, of course, will be dictated by your own personality and style - But it's critical to remember that being well prepared, being well-dressed, and following a carefully thought-out strategy will greatly enhance your confidence and give you a decided advantage in the interview." Beverly Davis & Genbevieve Brown, 'Your Interview Image', The Executive Educator. Viewpoint "The first five minutes of your interview are probably as important as all the rest of the time." Mitchell Posner in 'Executive Essentials'. Smile & ponder A candidate I once interviewed for a secretarial position could type 90 words per minute and take short-hand at 120 words per minute. She was presentable and had good references - but in addition to showing up ten minutes late, she called [...]

Facing a Job Interview with Confidence

By Anne Botting|August 11th, 2014|Leadership, Qualifications, Qualifications Advanced Diploma, Qualifications Certificate IV, Qualifications Diploma, School of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander Leadership, School of Business, School of Civil, Construction, Mining, School of Corporate Governance, School of Leadership, School of Local Goverment, School of Management, School of Online, Distance, School of Project Managment, Schools, Shortcourses, Soft Skills, Training|

In applying for a new job, you may indeed be experienced and well qualified, and you may have submitted a wonderful letter of application and a perfect résumé. But today, more than ever, it's that face-to-face interview that really counts. To gain the advantage, you'll need to project a confident image, as the following strategies suggest... 1. Do your homework. If you’ve done your research and preparation thoroughly, it will come across confidently and naturally during an interview. So… Know your résumé thoroughly. Be able to elaborate on each item and to discuss strengths and weaknesses confidently, positively, and honestly. Assemble your résumé, other documentation, and examples of previous work as support material for use when appropriate during the interview. Familiarise yourself with the company and the position you have applied for. You needn't be an expert, but take note of a few important facts. Try to make some global observations based on the [...]