Job Interview

And the phone rings – The Phone Interview

There is one way of job interview that is practiced by most companies before the actual interview and that is "the phone interview'. Well, if you are about to experience one, do not panic down to your bone marrows. This is something you can handle and it is somewhat a polish for you for "the one-on-one interview".

The following are the things you should keep in mind so that you will pass a telephone interview.

 

• As you wait for the interviewee’s call, place your resume near you for reference.
• Bring a paper and pencil for notes
• Be sure to turn off call waiting options or whatever features that may disturb you while taking the call.
• Make sure you are in a quiet area, it may disturb your conversation if there are children crying or other forms of noise.
• No stereo, no TV please.
• Beware of eating or drinking anything while on an interview. You can take a sip of water if the interview is long.
• Speak clearly and smile while you answer.
• Address the interviewee politely.
• Listen well and do not interrupt the interviewee.
• Answer briefly and straight to the point.
• Say thank you and appreciate compliments.

Even though you do not see the person on the other line, you have to act as if you are talking face-to-face. It is good to be relaxed while taking the call. Your mood can be sensed by the tone of your voice, smile and they can feel it.

When the phone rings, take a deep breath, lift the receiver and say to yourself that you are indeed going to make it for that job.

With the reminders above, you are definitely ready for the phone interview.

 

Breathers before the interview

 You cannot cut off the wings of those butterflies in your stomach. You cannot tame that mouse running in your chest. Being nervous before an interview is of course very normal. Even if you are a well-experienced person when it comes to conversing with people, you cannot not avoid the fact that you still feel the shivers before an interview.

What can be done? You have to be very determined in doing things that will make you feel relaxed before being interviewed.

The following are the things you can do in order for you to ease those monsters in your chest:

·        Images for your ease

Imagine a picture of peace or serenity. This will give you the peace of mind and the atmosphere to think and be relaxed.

·        Breathe and smile

Breathe deeply and exhale all the nervousness from within. Repeat several times until you feel relieved from your nervousness.

·        Carry a sweet memory

Choose a picture you like that  reminds you of an inspiration. You can even paste it in a notebook. Stare at it and recall beautiful memories. This will definitely help you get inspired for the interview.

·        Oath of esteem

Remind yourself over and over, that you are the best candidate for the job, you can answer the questions and you will be hired. Being positive moves mountains and builds our muscles of success

These three activities before the interview will definitely ease your emotional burden. You are but human and it is natural to feel those rushing shivers within. This is a once in a lifetime chance and you cannot afford to miss it, can you?

 

JOB INTERVIEWS and how to WIN them

Why do people go to school? We all know that the primary reason is basic education for personal growth and development. In these practical days, going to school is more of a preparation for the future. Getting a college degree and land  in a stable job is what we and our parents dream of.

After years in college or university, one will then face the challenging real world. To find a job or to quit the next level, is a question for future-seekers. Finding a job especially the one you want is not that easy these days. Competition is so stiff and qualifications are demanding. Both unemployment and underemployment are social problems greatly affecting every country. Every year, the employment world welcomes many hopeful young people to have jobs. In response to this, localities launch job fairs almost annually with the aim of helping job seekers find the job for them. Thousands try, many get hired and others go home- still jobless.

Job fairs are good venues for fresh graduates to find their first job. For those who wish to change their current job, job fairs offer many options to choose from and try out. There are a huge number of applicants from everywhere. How could one win the heart of his or her target company? Some say that a job fair is just a drop-your-resume and try-your-luck thing. WRONG. Be proactive and come to think of it: you could introduce your self to 20 or more companies in just a couple of hours.

Did you know that there is a huge chance to win a job? Yes, that is by making it big in a job interview.

The ability to make it bigger than hundreds of those other job seekers is the responsibility of every aspirant. Considering some tips below will help you.

Applicants prepare the most detailed resume, believing employers will base their judgment over those pages of paper. An impressive resume is not actually the first means to make an employer be interested in your application. He or she will only be looking forward to reading  your resume if you look impressive from the very start. Dress up and act as a professional, you must not come with the thickest make-up or the flashiest clothes. Come on time, wear your skin and flaunt what you have. Answer questions sincerely and remember to relax while answering. Pay attention to the interviewer and flaunt your assets. 

Job Fairs may lead you to your first or last job. Job interviews are your keys to the doors of opportunities.

 

More than asking questions

We all know that a company's success is in it's employees. Here are a few tips for the beginner interviewer.

As an interviewer should you cause interviewees to sweat because of nervousness? Should you be intimidating to put the applicant to the biggest test of his or her life? Should you ask fiery questions that would fry him or her in his own oil?

• Before you conduct the interview, be sure to make notes of the questions you are going to ask your applicant. This will help you remember questions you need to raise.

• Take notes of the objectives you have, associate them with the questions you will be asking the applicant.

• Have in mind a place that would have an atmosphere for a conversation. See to it that the place has no elements that could interrupt the interview.

• Never intimidate the interviewee. You want to know the person, do not put him on the hot seat where he would become unnaturally intimidated.

             Let the interviewee speak, you have to be attentive in order to catch important messages.

             Use questions that will hit the applicants motives for the job.

             Give the interviewees a chance to ask questions.

I hope you enjoyed reading these short  articles and sincerely

hope you have picked up something from them.

David