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Thursday, July 12, 2007
10 Ways To Make Your Interviewer Love You!
10 Ways To Make Your Interviewer Love You!
It can be tough to be an interviewer. Clients on your back to be thorough, yet fast in creating employees they want. So they will need your help - and that can, in turn, help you too!
And then to make a pretty important judgement of the capability of the individual. It's a tough life on the end of an assessment sheet!
So, the big opportunity for you is to get in their and make their life so much easier. By doing this, not only will you stand a far better chance of being successful, because you get to tell your story, but you will also get them onside for you when it matters.
And, did I mention that you will go into the meeting, clear on your tactics, in much more control than you might have before. Which gives you confidence - all the more important then!
So what can you do.
Here are Ten Ways to successfully have someone interview you!
1. You listen well and pay full attention
By paying full attention you show your interviewer that they matter; they are important and above all, you care and respect them!
2. You just as interested in them
Tricky in an interview as they want to know about you, but it needs to be what they see! Self-preservation and looking after yourself are the most important and primitive of behaviors - but in building great relationships, it's vital to show the other person is the one that matters most in the moment!
3. You keep promises and do what you say you will
By answering fully, giving information they need, you are delivering what you say you will, which is a big asset for you, as long as you are completely consistent and true.
4. You are supportive of them in the conversation
By working with them to give them the information they need it will be to your advantage. This is not the time to get awkward and be difficult. Be on their side, help them to help you!
5. You share resources
Sometimes, during an interview you will sense that you know more about something than they do - and often its resources that you have and they don't. By offering to supply these to them after the event, you will create a two-way process and that emotionally binds them to your side.
6. You aren't judgemental, but very objective
This is a big talent, if you can do it. IT's so easy to judge and make assumptions when you are under pressure (some people do this all the time), yet if you can suspending that sort of behavior is of value. It leads them to realize that you are generous and understanding as well as capable of making decision based on real fact and not on hearsay.
7. You talk less than you listen (see a pattern here!)
In an interview, this is pretty difficult and, of course should be. Its going to be your job to do most of the talking. Yet, there will be moments where you can listen and showing that you are doing make the interviewer-interviewee relationship much stronger. Also bear in mind that you can show this off to it's full potential before and after the formal process.
8. You make time for them
A little like the point above - and more. Sometimes in a conversation, formal or otherwise, you can sense when someone wants to talk a little about something. Being generous enough to make that space for them, despite your own challenges on the day, is a really strong and memorable relationship builder. By asking the open questions to find out more to encourage their thinking, works well.
9. You say 'yes' when you can and 'no' when you can't - and are honest about it
It can be easy to make the wrong call here. Interviewers recognise integrity - and a lack of it. By agreeing or disagreeing to something, when your body language, voice and general demeanour say otherwise, is a clear indication that you are not being completely honest.
10. You are encouraging, enthusiastic, supportive and challenging
During an interview you will have the opportunity to use all these - and by doing so you will be able to show yourself off for who you truly are. The real you needs to be able to demonstrate them, in your control, in your 15 minutes of fame here.
Great relationships are hard to come by - yet in us all is the potential to create unlimited numbers of wonderful allies - including those who take the time and energy to interview us.
It can be tough to be an interviewer. Clients on your back to be thorough, yet fast in creating employees they want. So they will need your help - and that can, in turn, help you too!
And then to make a pretty important judgement of the capability of the individual. It's a tough life on the end of an assessment sheet!
So, the big opportunity for you is to get in their and make their life so much easier. By doing this, not only will you stand a far better chance of being successful, because you get to tell your story, but you will also get them onside for you when it matters.
And, did I mention that you will go into the meeting, clear on your tactics, in much more control than you might have before. Which gives you confidence - all the more important then!
So what can you do.
Here are Ten Ways to successfully have someone interview you!
1. You listen well and pay full attention
By paying full attention you show your interviewer that they matter; they are important and above all, you care and respect them!
2. You just as interested in them
Tricky in an interview as they want to know about you, but it needs to be what they see! Self-preservation and looking after yourself are the most important and primitive of behaviors - but in building great relationships, it's vital to show the other person is the one that matters most in the moment!
3. You keep promises and do what you say you will
By answering fully, giving information they need, you are delivering what you say you will, which is a big asset for you, as long as you are completely consistent and true.
4. You are supportive of them in the conversation
By working with them to give them the information they need it will be to your advantage. This is not the time to get awkward and be difficult. Be on their side, help them to help you!
5. You share resources
Sometimes, during an interview you will sense that you know more about something than they do - and often its resources that you have and they don't. By offering to supply these to them after the event, you will create a two-way process and that emotionally binds them to your side.
6. You aren't judgemental, but very objective
This is a big talent, if you can do it. IT's so easy to judge and make assumptions when you are under pressure (some people do this all the time), yet if you can suspending that sort of behavior is of value. It leads them to realize that you are generous and understanding as well as capable of making decision based on real fact and not on hearsay.
7. You talk less than you listen (see a pattern here!)
In an interview, this is pretty difficult and, of course should be. Its going to be your job to do most of the talking. Yet, there will be moments where you can listen and showing that you are doing make the interviewer-interviewee relationship much stronger. Also bear in mind that you can show this off to it's full potential before and after the formal process.
8. You make time for them
A little like the point above - and more. Sometimes in a conversation, formal or otherwise, you can sense when someone wants to talk a little about something. Being generous enough to make that space for them, despite your own challenges on the day, is a really strong and memorable relationship builder. By asking the open questions to find out more to encourage their thinking, works well.
9. You say 'yes' when you can and 'no' when you can't - and are honest about it
It can be easy to make the wrong call here. Interviewers recognise integrity - and a lack of it. By agreeing or disagreeing to something, when your body language, voice and general demeanour say otherwise, is a clear indication that you are not being completely honest.
10. You are encouraging, enthusiastic, supportive and challenging
During an interview you will have the opportunity to use all these - and by doing so you will be able to show yourself off for who you truly are. The real you needs to be able to demonstrate them, in your control, in your 15 minutes of fame here.
Great relationships are hard to come by - yet in us all is the potential to create unlimited numbers of wonderful allies - including those who take the time and energy to interview us.
Career Change? Focus On A Job You Love!
Career Change? Focus On A Job You Love!
When you work in the same environment for years (decades even!), it's so easy to settle back and wait out for retirement.
Yet if there is a niggle of doubt, take note - it's time to overcome that gnawing sensation of looking at your job and seeing where the fault lines are - and doing something about it!
You know that the only thing to do is get ahead, but it seems like you've gotten as far as you'll ever get. You've given the job everything and you are good at your work, but nothing about your job satisfies you.
So why aren't you chasing down your dream job? Why are you still working in a job you loathe?
Life isn't about a routine of day in, day out in some career you didn't really want. Feeling stuck is an awful one to deal with when you realize you've still got plenty of years ahead of you.
Life is about living and feeling alive, so it's time to make some changes and realize your full potential! No one is forcing you to stay in a job you hate and no one is holding you back from your dreams - except yourself, that is.
Start by figuring out what it is you really enjoy in life. Do you have a hobby or a passion? Most likely, you're pretty good at whatever it is you love doing. Have you ever thought of turning that hobby into a dream job that you'll look forward to every day?
You could turn your hobby into a paying career with a little determination and some good focus.
That's right; focus. Decide what it is you'd rather be doing, and then find out all you can about how you need to get there. Do your homework on whether you need credentials or qualifications to turn your hobby into employment.
Find out the steps you need to make that will bring you to where you want to be and lay down a plan.
Keep in mind that you're not going to get anywhere over night. Miracles don't happen but hard work, effort, and the right choices to move you forward will have solid results.
If you need training, part time courses or night school can let you keep your day job and work towards a new career in your spare time.
Volunteer. Network. Apprentice under someone who excels at what you want to do. Offering free services in exchange for the learning experience can be a great way to break into a new industry or career.
Talk to everyone you know about your plans; the more contacts and support you have, the more it will help you stay focused on your goals and provide opportunities.
Don't give up. Making life changes takes time and isn't always easy. You may face some stumbling blocks along the way to a dream job. If you remember your goals and you've taken the time to lay down your steps and plans, you'll be better prepared to find a way around the obstacle.
Obstacles are valuable opportunities for lessons in achieving what you want. Be prepared to face them and accept the challenge of resolving them. You'll also gain plenty of wisdom and experience while you work towards securing your dream job and a life of happiness and satisfaction.
If you believe you can, you will. If you believe you can't - well, sadly, that will prove to be true as well. How you set about getting the acreer you want is up to you, like it mor not.
Your own fate is in your own hands. Know you can and you will!
When you work in the same environment for years (decades even!), it's so easy to settle back and wait out for retirement.
Yet if there is a niggle of doubt, take note - it's time to overcome that gnawing sensation of looking at your job and seeing where the fault lines are - and doing something about it!
You know that the only thing to do is get ahead, but it seems like you've gotten as far as you'll ever get. You've given the job everything and you are good at your work, but nothing about your job satisfies you.
So why aren't you chasing down your dream job? Why are you still working in a job you loathe?
Life isn't about a routine of day in, day out in some career you didn't really want. Feeling stuck is an awful one to deal with when you realize you've still got plenty of years ahead of you.
Life is about living and feeling alive, so it's time to make some changes and realize your full potential! No one is forcing you to stay in a job you hate and no one is holding you back from your dreams - except yourself, that is.
Start by figuring out what it is you really enjoy in life. Do you have a hobby or a passion? Most likely, you're pretty good at whatever it is you love doing. Have you ever thought of turning that hobby into a dream job that you'll look forward to every day?
You could turn your hobby into a paying career with a little determination and some good focus.
That's right; focus. Decide what it is you'd rather be doing, and then find out all you can about how you need to get there. Do your homework on whether you need credentials or qualifications to turn your hobby into employment.
Find out the steps you need to make that will bring you to where you want to be and lay down a plan.
Keep in mind that you're not going to get anywhere over night. Miracles don't happen but hard work, effort, and the right choices to move you forward will have solid results.
If you need training, part time courses or night school can let you keep your day job and work towards a new career in your spare time.
Volunteer. Network. Apprentice under someone who excels at what you want to do. Offering free services in exchange for the learning experience can be a great way to break into a new industry or career.
Talk to everyone you know about your plans; the more contacts and support you have, the more it will help you stay focused on your goals and provide opportunities.
Don't give up. Making life changes takes time and isn't always easy. You may face some stumbling blocks along the way to a dream job. If you remember your goals and you've taken the time to lay down your steps and plans, you'll be better prepared to find a way around the obstacle.
Obstacles are valuable opportunities for lessons in achieving what you want. Be prepared to face them and accept the challenge of resolving them. You'll also gain plenty of wisdom and experience while you work towards securing your dream job and a life of happiness and satisfaction.
If you believe you can, you will. If you believe you can't - well, sadly, that will prove to be true as well. How you set about getting the acreer you want is up to you, like it mor not.
Your own fate is in your own hands. Know you can and you will!
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