| Job Interview Techniques can they really help? I have | | | | "Do I look like I work for this company?" |
| been in the recruitment industry for the last 11 years | | | | If you don't look like you would fit in then you need to |
| and have interviewed many candidates. I am often | | | | do some research. If possible go and see what the |
| asked why a candidate that I interview stands out | | | | majority of people are wearing when they are coming |
| from all the others. This comes down to their Job | | | | out of their building and copy their style. |
| interview techniques. | | | | If you look like you would fit in to that organisation you |
| There are 10 Job Interview Techniques that they use: | | | | will have a great head start. First impressions do count |
| 1. Preparation | | | | so remember to always talk clearly, if you talk too loud |
| 2. Appearance - First impression | | | | it's obnoxious and mumbling is irritating. |
| 3. Eye Contact | | | | Eye Contact |
| 4. Confidence | | | | As soon as you walk into the building make sure you |
| 5. Enthusiasm | | | | have good eye contact with everyone you meet. |
| 6. Honesty | | | | You must treat everyone you come into contact with |
| 7. Concise answers | | | | the same way. |
| 8. Relevant Questions | | | | Always have good eye contact a firm hand shake |
| 9. Know when to stop talking | | | | (remember it is eye contact not staring). Smile and nod |
| 10. Listen | | | | your head when being spoken to and always keep |
| This list may seem daunting but if you break it down | | | | that all important eye contact. |
| into individual steps it will make it make your task much | | | | Confidence |
| easier. | | | | This is probably the most difficult obstacle to |
| Today I am going to concentrate on the 3 Job | | | | overcome. My advice would be Practise, Practise, |
| interview techniques that I think are the most important. | | | | Practise. If you get lots of practise your confidence will |
| 1. Appearance - First impression | | | | grow and you will be prepared for the majority of |
| 2. Eye Contact | | | | situations you will come across in an interview. |
| 3. Confidence | | | | You will know your strengths and weakness and using |
| Appearance - First impression | | | | this valuable information your confidence will soar. |
| The first and most important Job interview Technique | | | | Warning:Don't be over confident, stay relaxed show |
| is make a strong first impression as soon as you walk | | | | you have a friendly personality and you will not come |
| in. | | | | across as arrogant. Make sure you use that all |
| According to research employers' impressions are | | | | important eye contact, the nodding of the head in the |
| made up of the following:o Body Language and image | | | | right places. You will be seen by the interviewer that |
| -70%o Tone of voice- 20%o What you say- 10% | | | | you are interested. If you follow these job interview |
| When you are going to a job Interview ask yourself | | | | techniques you will be on your way to that new Job. |