Job interviews

Choosing when to talk about a disability can be a problem when attending interviews; if the disability is obvious then the only issue is when to bring it up and talk about it. If the disability is hidden then you have to decide at which point during the interview if any do you make it known. Points to think about before you attend the interview are:

If your disability is hidden

If your disability is hidden then this poses a different set of problems, most of us would probably be tempted not to disclose the disability before attending the interview or even during the interview itself. Interviewers are required by law not to ask if you have a disability but this doesn’t mean they can’t bypass this and find out in a round about way.

Job interviews

You chances of being hired are increased greatly if you come across as being confident, successful and competent at your interviews yet you are been placed at an unfair advantage for people to see you in your best light because the interviews are usually stressful and nerve racking.

There is not much that can be done about that other than try and remain calm and collected and don’t get flustered, for your interviews to be a success you have to learn how to manage them comfortably and remain in control. Here are five key strategies to help you achieve success:

Job interviews

Dressing for an interview just requires a bit of common sense and a little knowledge of fashion, when asked what to wear to an interview most people will say to dress a little on the conservative side.

What you wear however should relate to the person you are and shouldn’t really be the focus point of the interview, having said that there are a few unwise choices and clothing or accessories that should definitely be avoided.

Job interviews

What is a behavioural interview and how do you know if your interview is or will turn into a behavioural interview? The answer is simple and a clear guide to a behavioural interview is when the interviewer says to you “so tell me about a time when…”

The interviewer will use the behavioural interview technique as a guide to your future success based on your past experiences. Simply put this means that if you have done well in past experiences then the chances are that you will do so again in the future. An example would be if you told the interviewer you saved the company you’re working for now money by cutting back on certain aspects then he/she will think there’s a good chance you could do the same for them.

Resumes & job interviews

One of the most important things to remember when writing a resume or attending an interview is to sell yourself, think about what you have to offer the employer and why you are the best person for the job, what can you do to make yourself stand out and make sure the employer remembers you. Successful resumes and interviews are all about matching what you have to offer, your particular skills and achievements with what the company is looking for.

Concentrate on your five best skills or achievements

Before the interview takes place concentrate on your five best skills and how you can put them across to the interviewer in a way that will make you stand out from the crowd. Your objective is to match your best skills with the job on offer and get these points across to the interviewer ensuring when you leave the interview you will not be forgotten easily.

Job interviews

When you walk into the room at your interview first impressions count so you will have to appear confident, in control and calm even though inside you might not feel like it. Here are some job interview techniques to help you:

Job interviews

Even the strongest willed person can be overcome by nerves during an interview, after all this is your chance to make a big impression and secure the job. We want it to go smoothly and not make any mistakes and show the interviewer how capable we are.

A little careful planning however beforehand can go a long way to helping you succeed during the interview, people quite often forget about the little things so here are listed the most 6 common mistakes that people make during an interview:

1. The interview is not an interrogation

Many people think of the interview process like an interrogation, this is not true. An interrogation is when a person is grilled or questioned relentlessly to find out what they know.

The interview however is a two way process, the interviewer needs to find out if you are capable and are the best person for the job but also you need to find out if the job is what you want too.

Job interviews

Impressing the interviewer or potential employer is your number one goal, if you can do this the battle for getting the position is half won already. It is therefore in your best interest to have some understanding of what employers and interviewers actually look for, here are some tips on the top 10 things that employers want:

1. Communication skills – Excellent communication skills are the number one thing that employers and interviewers look for in a candidate. These can be either verbal or written communication skills but you must be able to prove that you can communicate and work alongside others in an excellent manner.

Job interviews

Interviews like any kind of test can be hard particularly if you don’t know the answers to the questions asked, tests however are some what easier because you will have a general idea what is going to be on the test paper and if you have been wise you will have studied beforehand.

Luckily research has shown that there are certain questions that are asked at interviews more than others, while it’s not possible to know all the Questions you will be asked at least you will be prepared for the most common and regularly asked ones.

Job interviews

There are several different types of interview so make sure you ask which type of interview you will be having before attending, you can find out by asking about the interview procedure, who will be conducting the interview and the purpose of it, when scheduling a time for the interview.

The objective of the interview is to:

• Assess the overall abilities of the candidate
• To review and classify the information on the resume

Telling the interviewer about yourself

Be prepared well before the interview to show yourself in the best possible light, prepare how you are going to respond to Questions such as “so tell me a little about yourself.” practise in front of a mirror speaking in a relaxed and confident manner. This is your chance to get across your experience, skills and achievements.