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The biggest asset you have when it comes to interview and resume techniques is yourself; you should sell yourself and show yourself in the best possible light at every opportunity you get. When sitting down to write your resume or preparing for the interview think about what you have to offer the employer and what differences you can make as reasons for why they should employ you and not someone else.
A successful resume should make you stand out from the crowd and make the potential employer remember you, the same applies to attending interviews, you won’t be the only candidate but this is your chance to make sure that the employer sees you as the best one.
Sometimes, however much you are prepared for your interview it will go downhill quickly or begin to, with a little forethought however; you might be able to recover from the disaster if you don’t lose your head and panic. Nine times out of ten you will get the feeling that the interview isn’t going your way, always trust your instincts and go with your feelings, you are probably right.
The important thing to note at this point is not to panic, all might not be lost and it might not be entirely your fault. Interviews can take a turn for the worse for various reasons, don’t withdrawn and lose confidence and give up yet; you might be able to turn it back round to your advantage.
Turning the interview around
If you feel the interview is taking a turn for the worse then meet it head on and bring up the negative feelings you are having. The best way you can do this is by asking outright, simply say that you do not think the interview is going very well and see what reaction this brings from the interviewer.
You might be surprised and the interviewer might like your honesty and the fact that you aren’t afraid to challenge. The worse that can happen is that the interview will end and it was going that way anyway. If the interviewer likes your positive and open attitude you might get a break and suggest that you start over, whatever happens try to remain positive about the experience.
Sometimes it is hard to tell how the interview is going, some interviewers will conduct the interview with a straight face, and if this is the case, you can only go on the vibes you pick up from the interviewer. By being open and honest however you might steer the interview your way and direct the interviewer away from any negative thoughts or feelings they had about you.
If worse comes to worse and the interviewer ends the interview then you will have at the very least gained experience from the interview. You will also have turned negative feelings into more positive feelings by at least trying to remedy and turn the interview around.
Important notes to remember are
* Be honest and open during the interview and go with your feelings.
* Try turning the interview around by asking outright.
* If worse comes to the worse then thank the interviewer for their time and walk away with positive thoughts.
* Interviews can turn disastrous through no fault of your own.
* It could be that the interviewer has other things on their mind that are affecting the way the interview is going, by asking outright you could shake the interviewer up and bring the interview back around.
* If you deal directly with the interview going downhill then you have a 50/50 chance of coming out of it in good light.
While your resume can make the difference to you getting an interview or not the interviewer will have probably seen hundreds of almost identical ones all claiming to have what’s needed for the position on offer. While your resume might secure you an interview the interviewer will probably regard it with a little skepticism, all resumes claim that the owner of them is the ideal candidate but many fall short of what they actually claim.
If you have done a good job with your resume and have impressed the interviewer enough to secure an interview, then you can include another weapon in your arsenal to back up any claims you made in your resume, a portfolio.
Planning a strategy when you are searching for work is essential and if you are serious in your commitment to finding work then you should plan on spending around 30 hours a week looking for work. It is worthwhile exploring all the avenues you can in your search and pay more attention to methods which give the best and quickest results in the shortest time possible.
Options you should consider when looking for work are the internet, employment agencies, newspapers, contacting employers directly, unemployment offices and job centres. You should use as many different options as you can in your search because this will give you a much wider scope, some tips to help you get the most out of your hunt are:
We can all be overcome by nerves at some time or another and attending a job interview can cause even the most strong willed person to have a panic attack or at the very least to feel flushed and have sweaty palms. There are ways that you can overcome the stress and anxiety which is caused by going to interviews and some helpful advice you should remember is:
Your resume is your chance to get your foot in the door and gain an interview, it is the essential link between yourself and the potential employer and as such, it should stand out from the crowd. An important point to remember is that the employer will probably receive hundreds of resumes for positions they offer so while you need to impress, you also need to do this in a limited amount of space.
The employer won’t want to go reading through a couple of pages or more for each resume they receive, they simply haven’t got the time. Keep your resume short, preferably no longer than one page and keep it organised and to the point.
While most people think they have thought about everything when they are attending that all-important interview, unfortunately many forget all about the little things, instead only concentrating on the more important. Here are the 5 most common mistakes that people make during their interview:
Your resume can make all the difference in whether you gain an interview for that job you want, it is an essential tool in your job hunt and one which you should spend a great deal of time on when preparing and when writing. Your resume should show you in the best possible light and there are certain things which you should not include on it and these are:
Interviews are without a doubt high on the scale of one of the most stressful times, nevertheless as stressed as you might be you will have to appear confident and competent and present yourself in the best possible way if you are to succeed and come out a winner. There is not much can be done if you are anxious and stressed other than trying to remain calm or at least project calmness and control, here are some key strategies and tips to help you remain in control:
Your resume was a success
When you are preparing to walk through the door to come face to face with the interviewer remind yourself that your resume was a success and that because of this you are here right now.
Writing your resume can seem a daunting task as you look at the blank computer screen in front of you and the list of information by your side, which you should have by now gathered together. However as long as you remember a few simple rules and take note of the hints and tips outlined below you can put together a resume that will impress.
Make clear headings
Once you have got all the relevant information together then its time to practice putting it all together, many people find it takes several attempts to get their resume perfect so don’t be discouraged. Choose headings such as achievements, skills, honours and activities, once you have this then start listing your information clearly under each heading.