#TheBestYou Guide to being your Best at job interviews
Look smart & presentable. Wear smart clothes, minimal jewellery and polish your shoes.
Be punctual. No more than 10 minutes early and definitely not late!
Stand, don’t sit in reception. It creates a ‘subconscious perception’ of confidence.
Build rapport on topics the person will be interested in. With the rise of social media, it is now easy to know information about the person interviewing you. Look on LinkedIn,Twitter and ‘Google’. If they have written an article, positively comment on it. This information will help you as “people like people like themselves” and “people often employ people they like”.Mirror their behaviour, ask them about their background and about themselves. I encourage you to read ‘How to win friends & influence people’ by Dale Carnegie.
Research lots about the company. Find out what is happening in their industry and come prepared with intelligent questions.
When answering questions...always use examples of when you have demonstrated certain competencies.
You have 2 ears and one mouth and use them in that order! Please ensure you LISTEN attentively to every question so you answer them correctly
Close them down for next steps and a commitment. Tell them you’re keen; find out what the next steps are and what their process is.
Send an email after the interview thanking them for their time.
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Recruiters are becoming more risk averse and looking to recruit more experienced older staff.
1 in 4 workers in the US has been with their current employer for less than a year.