Interviews are still the most popular form of selection for most positions and often individuals that perform well at interview are selected ahead of those that are perhaps better qualified but who do not perform as well. Good interview technique is vital to securing the top jobs and like exam success it can be learned.
Here are 10 tips to improve your interview skills before, during and after the interview.
Before the Interview
By conducting thorough research you have a better chance of success as you identify issues and practise questions that are likely to be asked.
1) Research yourself, your skills and experience
At least half of the interview will be about you, particularly your skills, experiences and career goals. It’s therefore essential that you know everything there is to know about yourself and be able to answer any question confidently and concisely. You are likely to be probed about your profile and so you need to be able to describe and portray yourself in a positive and balanced manner. Review your career to date and understand your key skills and strengths, your reasons for making a move both now and previously as well thinking about your short and medium term career goals. Read more…
I was meeting with an executive last week to discuss her career and we started with some small talk on the current strength of the aussie dollar and her and her family’s options for overseas holidays next year. It was clear that she had spent quite some time researching the options thoroughly.
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