| The job market is tough and there are an increasing | | | | meet the interviewer. It has been proven that first |
| number of candidates applying for job interviews. One | | | | impressions count a great deal. By smiling you are |
| of the key characteristics that every employer is | | | | much more likely to be considered friendly and |
| looking for is enthusiasm for the job. | | | | enthusiastic.c) Have a personal job statement |
| To be a top candidate for the job you need to | | | | prepared in advance. A 30 to 40 word personal |
| demonstrate this characteristic above all others. | | | | statement about you your job related skills and |
| Enthusiasm can be infectious and not least when you | | | | personal skills will show you have prepared and want |
| are in a job interview. | | | | the job. So many candidates when asked to describe |
| Here are several ways that your display of | | | | themselves clearly have no job summary prepared. |
| enthusiasm can increase your chances of job | | | | This should match the job description and be a fit for |
| interview success.a) Spend time researching the | | | | the 'ideal' job candidate.d) Ask questions about the job |
| company, what markets it is in and its product ranges. | | | | role. This shows enthusiasm and an interest in the |
| As a job interviewer it is unbelievable how many | | | | role.e) Prepare a closing statement which details why |
| people do not do this basic research. They turn up at | | | | you are the best candidate for the job but also |
| the job interview saying they are really keen and | | | | emphasize that you do want the job. Mention that the |
| enthusiastic to work for the company yet know | | | | interview has really made you excited about the |
| nothing about it, hat it does and its range of products. | | | | organization and what it has to offer.f) Follow up after |
| Basic background research can be done quickly by | | | | the interview is finished. This could be by letter or email. |
| reviewing the company website. Make a few notes | | | | Either way it shows you still have an interest in |
| and then 'offer' these into the job interview if the | | | | securing the position. It may tip the balance in your |
| question is not directly asked. It shows you have taken | | | | favour if the job interviewer is still undecided. It also |
| the trouble to learn about the company.b) Smile at the | | | | reminds them of your application. |
| job interviewer. This is particularly true when you first | | | | |