Tips to Improve Interview Skills
1.To be successfull in any interview focus on one industry at a time so that you can become knowledgeable in your specialist area before the interview. To be successfull in any job interview read and subscribe to relevant blogs, trade journals magazines, and newspapers.
2. To be successfull in job interviews use web feed subscription tools such as Google reader to keep up-to-date on industry news.
3. Before attending any interview know what impression you want to make. you need to know what added value you can offer to the company if they hire you.
4. Know your competences and transferable skills this will dramatically improve your CV. Competences are the specific skills which are needed to perform the job and are usually outlined in the job application pack or advertisement. Transferable skills are your unique skills which you’ve developed through other jobs and personal interests and can differentiate you from the competition.
5. Be carefull with your social media profile. Before attending any interview check that your social media profile is consistent with your CV profile as many employers now check out applicants online to know more information about you. For example, Orkut, Facebook, Twitter and Linked-in Social networks can also be used effectively to network for work opportunities.
5. Work as a volunteer, You can use the experience to broaden your skills and demonstrate self-motivation.
6. Join a local business or social network. They offer a great opportunity to practise social skills with strangers such as starting up a conversation, smiling, actively listening to others, asking questions and promoting yourself. These are key interpersonal skills which will improve your confidence in a job interview.
7. Be clear about your career goals and take a step by step approach to achieve your dream job. Learn your personal career barriers and how to overcome them.
8. Improve your self confidence when searching for a job. also improve your communication skills as Communication skills are an essential competence for most jobs so be prepared to interview ten of the most common communication questions before you go to the interview
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