How to grab the job opportunity ?

The door of opportunity wont open unless you do some pushing.

More than 70% of candidates get rejected within first 4 minutes of the interview ?

Only Mark sheets will not get you the jobs Sending CVs and chasing companies wont get you a JOB ??

The reasons for not getting that job offer ???

By the end of this session you WILL know

What interviewers are really looking for ?

What separates the Hired from Not Hired ?

How to handle even the most difficult

questions ? How to use body language in your favor? How to make a CV ?

What Interviewers are looking for ?

General skills Job-specific skills Personal traits Competencies PRESESNTATION

All interviewers want to know three things: * whether you can do the job; * how motivated or driven you are; and * whether youll fit into the existing workplace culture and budget.

What separates the Hired from Not Hired ?

Each of us has some unique capability, waiting for realization. George H. Bender

How to handle the interview questions ?

Tell me about yourself? This question or something similar usually starts every interview. This is your opportunity to make a great impression right at the start of the interview and it needs to be well-prepared and confidently delivered. Your answer should: Focus on the areas of most relevance to the job in question Include some impressive achievements e.g. an award, contracts you won Convey your enthusiasm for the job Avoid personal or irrelevant information e.g. your children, un-related jobs Your answer should be about 3-5 minutes long delivered in a clear, punchy, confident manner What do you know about our organization? You should be able to answer the following: Company facts e.g. size of company, turnover, main locations Key products and services, target customers, key accounts Competitors Market trends and challenges

The world is like a mirror; frown at it, and it frowns at

you. Smile, and it smiles too. Herbert Samuels

How to handle the interview questions ?

What are your key skills/strengths/ or why should we hire you? Focus on what you know they are looking for, even if it has been a smaller part of what you have been doing to date. Your answer should include: Technical knowledge e.g. supply chain processes Sector experience e.g. retail Job-related skills e.g. project management Management skills e.g. people and financial management Interpersonal skills e.g. handling conflict Personal qualities e.g. work ethic
What are your weaknesses? Interviewers love this question because the majority of candidates are completely honest in confessing their worst failings. Avoid this trap by preparing in advance at least two to three answers just in case the interviewer decides to really push you on this. Choose something that doesnt matter for the job . Identify a weakness that is a positive e.g. I like to make things happen and get frustrated if too long is spent sitting around discussing it without action Choose a weakness that you have improved e.g. I used to worry about presentations but I went on a course and it helped me enormously Where there is an obvious gap in what they are looking for, use this question as an opportunity to show how you intend to bridge that gap e.g.

How to handle the interview questions ?

Why did you leave your last job? Your answer should be positive and upbeat e.g. needed a new challenge, career progression etc. Never criticise a previous employer as it will make the interviewer query your loyalty and effectiveness as an employee. It may also resurface some negative emotions which can very easily throw you off-balance in a high-pressure interview situation. Why do you want this job? Your answer should reinforce why you are such a good fit for the job and then convey your enthusiasm for the role e.g. good match between your skills and their requirements interested in the product/market/sector companys excellent reputation, exciting challenge etc Describe a problem situation and how you solved it? The interviewer is looking for a real-life example to understand more about how you tackle problems, in particular your thinking style, your ability to act under pressure and your communication skills e.g. dealing with a difficult customer. Tell me about an achievement of which you are proud? This should ideally be work-related e.g. stream-lining work processes that helped improve the efficiency of the department.

How to handle the interview questions ?

What are your career goals/career plan? Show how this role is a good fit in terms of your longer term aspirations e.g. I want to have a successful management career and this role gives me the great opportunity to head up a department that has many immediate as well as longer-term challenges . Do not talk about career aspirations which could cause the interviewer to doubt your commitment to the role e.g. I want to start my own business

What are your salary expectations? If the salary is not on the job advertisement, then try to find out before the interview what kind of salary range they are looking to offer. Also research the salaries of comparative jobs so you have a bench-mark. If possible, try to avoid a salary negotiation at the interview to give yourself more room for manoeuvre once youve been offered the job e.g. money is important but not only factor would depend on the whole package, bonuses, benefits, pay reviews etc could range from X to Y depending on the rest of the package

How to use body language in your favor?

Handshake Sit up straight, and lean slightly forward in your chair. Show your enthusiasm by keeping an interested expression.

Have eye contact, but don't stare.

Use your hands confidently Youve heard this one before but its worth repeating: crossing your arms can be interpreted as defensive. Resist the urge to touch your face or play with your hair when you speak, this suggests youre lying

How to make successful CV

Keep it real! Usually a CV should be no more than two pages and that's two pages of A4 paper! Employers spend, an average, just 8 seconds looking at any one CV, and a surefire way of landing yourself on the no pile is to send them your entire life story 2. Tailor it We've all done it. Whizzed the same CV out to lots of employers to save time... Stop! Take the time to change your CV for each role that you apply for. Research the company and use the job advert to work out EXACTLY what skills you should point out to them. They will appreciate the obvious effort. 3. Include a personal statement Dont just assume an employer will see how your experience relates to their job. Instead, use a short personal statement to explain why you are the best person for the job 4. Don't leave gaps We are a cynical bunch and leaving obvious gaps on your CV immediately makes employers suspicious and they won't give you the benefit of the doubt. If youve been out of work it can be a worry but just put a positive spin on it. Did you do a course, volunteer work or develop soft skills such as communication, teamwork or project management? If so, shout about it!

5. Keep it current You should keep your CV up-to-date whether youre looking for a job or not. Every time something significant occurs in your career, record it so you don't later forget something that could be important.

6. The error of your ways Employers DO look for mistakes on CVs and if they find them, it makes you look really bad. David Hipkin, head of recruitment and resourcing at Reed Business Information, warns, 'With most employers experiencing massive volumes of applicants right now, giving them the excuse to dismiss your application because of avoidable errors is not going to help you secure an interview.' If you're unsure then use a spellchecker and ask someone else to double-check what you've written.

7. Tell the truth Everyone lies on their CV, right? NO! Stop! Blatant lies on your CV can land you in a whole heap of trouble when it comes to employers checking your background and references. The last thing you want is to start work and then lose your new job for lying. You also may get caught out at the interview stage when you suddenly can't answer questions on what you claim to know. And that can be VERY awkward!

8. The maths This may sound dull but by backing up your achievements with numbers it makes selling yourself much easier. When writing your work history, dont just say that you increased sales; tell them you increased sales by 70% over a six month period. Get it? Big numbers are especially good (although don't forget point 7 of our list!).

9. Make it look good

The following information is to be presented in a CV in an organized way:

Title Career Summary mostly applicable for the experienced persons. Career objective mostly applicable for the fresh applicants. Experience Education Additional Information Personal Information Reference

If you see it in your mind, you're going to hold it in your hand. The Secret.