Dear Job Seeker,
If
the prospect of your next job interview is playing on your mind, then this is
going to be the most important message you'll read today, because in the next
few paragraphs, I'm going to tell you exactly what you need to do to make any hiring manager
desperate to employ you!
If
you've ever walked out of an interview with your head down and your shoulders
up, you’ll know what I'm talking about. It’s that gut wrenching certainty that
you've blown that one shot at your dream job – the interview.
What
went wrong? Your resume matched the job perfectly, your skills and achievements
were second to none but you messed up so badly on the questions – and why was
the hiring manager sitting there with his arms folded and an expression on his
face like you just insulted his mom?
You
see, the truth is...in today’s fiercely competitive job market where every
vacancy attracts countless applicants, it is vital to stay ahead of the
competition.
Here’s
why…
Tell me about yourself
The ‘tell me about your self’ interview
question should be expected in most interviews, and it is usually one of the
first questions that the hiring manager will pull out of the bag. It seems like
a fairly informal question, but knowing how to describe yourself in a concise
and positive way will set the tone for the rest of the interview, so don’t drop
your guard!
When answering this question, avoid
telling your life story. What the hiring manager really wants to know is how
you feel your life experience is relevant to the position you have applied for.
Before you attend the interview, have a think about your highest achievements
and consider how you could apply those to the job you are being interviewed
for.
Don’t aimlessly chatter away about your hobbies
and interests.
Do include specific achievements from your
past which are relevant to this job. This can include work-place achievements,
educational achievements and relevant out of work activities.
Do pick two or three of your achievements to
talk about. Any more than that is overkill.
Sample response:
‘I belong to a debating society which I
attend in my free time. From this I have learnt very strong negotiating skills
which have served me very well during the last three years working as a Sales
Manager. As a result, I recently won a big contract for my employer which will
ensure our sales targets are exceeded for this financial quarter. While working
for a previous employer, I introduced an innovative sales method which resulted
in my sales team achieving their annual sales targets six weeks before the
deadline and earning the whole team a bonus.
A proven and tested interview system that actually works!
When you get
this interview guide, you'll get much more than just a set of interview
questions...
My insider’s guide will take you step by step through the key stages of interview
preparation, from what you need to know about the company to what
you need to know about yourself.
I’ll take you through the research needed to ensure your
success on the day of your interview.
I’ll explain the significance of telephone interviews and the real reason that
employers use them, why a positive attitude is your most vital asset
and how your body language may be sending out subconscious signals of
aggression, anxiety – or both - that will trip you up before you even crawl to
that first hurdle.
I’ll explain why every second counts, not just from the
moment you enter the building but sometimes before you even reach the parking
lot.
I include the top 100 interview questions and provide you with detailed answers
covering competency (behavioral) and non-competency based questions.
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