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Getting Your Feet Wet With Your Job Interview Process
by Charles Ethos
Let’s set the stage for your job interview process. Yes, process!
Did you notice that pre-interview preparation is technical? This is the easier part because you have time. You can always look up needed
info, change data and even recruit help with your preparation details. There is no face-to-face interviewer showdown.
Sample steps...
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You decide to change your career =>
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research =>
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new resumes =>
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target specific cover letters =>
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employer search =>
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employer research =>
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sending cover letter/resume =>
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all this just to kick the door open to get an invitation for a job
interview.
With that said...
How many
times have you search
for job interview tips only to find oodles of informative interview
material that is so structured that it feels detached, not particularly user friendly? You know the stuff - do this, go there, or
follow "this" list. Just like this sentence. :)
Useful?
Yes, but it can also be irritating when you are asking yourself... is there more?
To spark your interview preparation beyond just lists, we will try to humanize your job
interview experience by bringing you tips as seen through the eyes of human experience, namely, stories.
Use our
articles as a takeoff for your job interview preparation. By looking at scenarios of other job seekers’ triumphs and failures, you may
learn to emulate what works and avoid what doesn’t. If nothing else, let's hope it opens your mind to alternative
solutions.
So Why the Fuss?
When
facing a career changing interview do you experience:
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Fear?
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Stress?
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Anxiety?
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Anticipation?
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Pre-interview sleepless nights?
(Notice that every
bulleted item is emotion triggered, triggers that play on your mind)
Would
job interview tips that offer you insight into…
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Smarter interview preparation…
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Discovering unusual job interview techniques and to…
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Learn proactive interview tactics…
…interest you?
Mixing technical skills with intuitive job interview preparation can be your
gateway to…
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Unshakable presence
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Self-assured poise
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Disarming manners
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Influencing attitude
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Air of self-confidence and...
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That intangible force - You!
Let’s face it, a successful job interview is
your career's front door. Can you just feel your nerves fraying thinking about it?
Are you
prepared?
Your job interview is your first major step in
pursuing a better life, a better future and the future of those you love. It is about your self-esteem, about your leadership abilities, and
your love of your profession.
Ultimately, it comes down to
you.
Before continuing into the rest of the site, decide now, at this very moment, that you will work on creating a winning mindset that integrates controlled emotions into your job interview techniques. Think of it as being on
stage, playing convincingly to your audience. They'll never love you unless they believe you. We both know that words alone will never
carry you. Do you really think a job interview is that much different?
If all this
sounds complex or confusing then start your search for answers now! If you feel your back against the wall and you don't
have the luxury and leisure time to develop your job interview techniques A suggestion...
Now, dig
in!
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