So you have finally landed an interview, now what?
Once the initial excitement begins to subside,
you will probably find yourself anticipating all
the possible things that could go wrong in the
interview. You might start to have doubts about
yourself and wonder how you are going to
convince a panel of strangers that you are the
person for the job!
Remember that it’s entirely natural to feel
nervous and anxious. Interviews can be daunting
experiences and most people find them
challenging. But there are things you can do to
prepare yourself for the challenge. Read on…
What is an interview?
The interview is basically about selling one thing
– YOU. It’s all about convincing the employer
you are the right person for the job. Through the
interaction you have with the employer, he/she
will be assessing you on your skills, strengths and
weaknesses and qualifications, not to mention your
attitude, aptitudes, motivation and maturity.
The right approach
A positive way of approaching the interview is
to see it not as a contest but more a marketing
exercise – a performance. By concentrating on the
performance rather than the outcome, your focus
will stay on those factors under your influence. GRaduaTEs IN Full-TIME
View the interview as a conversation with a EMPloyMENT by qualIFIcaTIoN lEvEl,
purpose.
4-6 MoNThs aFTER GRaduaTING, 2007
-- Graduate Destinations 2007, GCA [Australian residents only]
Logistics
Many job-hunters get so wrapped up in their
in-depth preparation they forget to pay close
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attention to the basics, like the interview time
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and location. Make sure you are clear about the
interview logistics: you should know the exact
time and place of the interview; the interviewer’s
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full name (and correct pronunciation); means of
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transport and parking factors. Mistakes in this
area are surprisingly common and can mean
the difference between getting the job and not
getting the job.
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