| The job interview is your chance to show how | | | | as very confident. This is precisely why so many |
| qualified you are for the job. If you can convince the | | | | employers ask for individuals with good communication |
| interviewer that you possess these 5 skills, then you | | | | skills, often including public speaking. |
| increase your chances of getting the job offer | | | | The best way to display these skills: |
| tremendously. This career article by Nathan | | | | - Practice speaking, or answering interview questions in |
| Newberger gives you some great advice on how to | | | | a mirror. This will get you used to speaking aloud and |
| convey some very important skills during the interview | | | | let you see the things you may be doing wrong. |
| process. | | | | - Practice interviews with another person, so you can |
| No, it's not time to throw your resume in the trash and | | | | learn to keep cool when reacting to another person's |
| start a "new age job search". But one thing that any | | | | comments. |
| job seeker must understand is that the showcase of | | | | - Stay calm and ALWAYS MAINTAIN EYE |
| talents does not begin and end with the resume. There | | | | CONTACT. It's hard to disagree with a confident |
| are many "secret" abstract, often called "soft", skills | | | | person. Once you SEEM confident, you hold all the |
| that employers keep an eye out for. | | | | cards. 4. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS |
| This article discusses the five key "secret skills" that | | | | Along with being able to communicate your own ideas |
| interviewers examine and how to demonstrate them in | | | | well, you have to be receptive to other ideas and |
| an interview situation. | | | | work constructively with them. Companies need |
| These five skills are: | | | | versatile team players: people that will work hard on |
| 1. Organizational | | | | their own and increase the depth and effectiveness of |
| 2. Critical Thinking | | | | a group effort. |
| 3. Communication | | | | The best way to display these skills: |
| 4. Interpersonal | | | | - As in the case of critical thinking, it is a good idea to |
| 5. Multi-Tasking | | | | prepare a list of examples in which you were part of a |
| 1. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS | | | | successful team effort. These items may not be on |
| Unless you are applying for a job as a mad scientist, | | | | your resume, but could come up in an interview. |
| organization is an essential skill for any job. Employers | | | | - When possible, reflect back on cases where you |
| can get sense of how an individual will handle large | | | | coordinated a team effort. It is one thing to work well in |
| workloads by how organized that person is during the | | | | a group, but it is even better when you show that you |
| interview. Moreover, a person that makes a sincere | | | | can also lead and take charge of a group. |
| effort to stay organized is an employee that will take | | | | - Don't be afraid to mention troubles within a team that |
| a job seriously and make a sincere effort to get things | | | | you had to overcome. A group of people will not |
| done. | | | | agree on everything 100% of the time. Being able to |
| The best way to display these skills: | | | | work through problems and succeed is paramount. 5. |
| - Dress professionally and neatly for an interview. | | | | MULTI-TASKING SKILLS |
| - Keep supplies or materials on hand if you think they | | | | Businesses are always happy to drive down costs, |
| might be pertinent to the interview. This can go beyond | | | | and the best way to do this is by hiring fewer |
| pen, paper, resumes, and business cards depending on | | | | individuals who can multi-task. It is often the case that |
| the position you apply for. | | | | one efficient employee can do the work of two typical |
| - Organize your thoughts before the interview. | | | | employees. Employees are paid for the hours they |
| Preparation for typical interview questions will reflect a | | | | work, and employers want to get the most out of |
| sense of general readiness. 2. CRITICAL THINKING | | | | what they pay. An employee that can complete |
| SKILLS | | | | multiple tasks at once is the solution. |
| Nobody wants a mindless drone for an employee. If | | | | The best way to display these skills: |
| they did, they would buy a robot. Employers want | | | | - When discussing previous positions held, include |
| people that can think on their feet and respond. They | | | | situations where you worked on multiple tasks at the |
| are looking for people that won't come crying with | | | | same time. |
| every little setback. They are looking for problem | | | | - Prepare a list of projects that required you to |
| solvers. Having critical thinking skills means that you can | | | | separate tasks into clusters that could be addressed |
| come through in the clutch. | | | | simultaneously. Be ready to explain the thinking behind |
| The best way to display these skills: | | | | your separation system. |
| - Prior to the interview, prepare of a list of anecdotes | | | | - Show a willingness to take on many responsibilities. |
| or previous jobs that required critical thinking to solve a | | | | Any worker can pick up one or two, but if you can |
| problem. When applicable, bring these examples up in | | | | pick up more without getting spread to thin, you |
| the interview. | | | | become a valuable asset. CONCLUSION |
| - Talk your way through the answers. Let the | | | | The resume will always be around and serve as your |
| interviewer understand your train of thought when | | | | primary means of communicating skills with a |
| responding to questions. This can also buy you a little | | | | prospective employer. But remember that you are |
| extra time if you are unsure of how to answer. 3. | | | | more than just a list of skills on a piece of paper. The |
| COMMUNICATION SKILLS | | | | interview lets the employer see whats not easily |
| Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, is the | | | | determined from a resume and also your chance to |
| number one fear in America, but making an impact | | | | shine. Mastering the art of showcasing your "secret |
| requires these skills. Unless you can communicate | | | | skills" will let an interviewer know you are person they |
| ideas to others effectively, you may not come across | | | | need to hire. |