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From the Coach

"April 15th, taxes, and money" -- none of my favorite subjects. But, I am always trying to improve my knowledge about these subjects.

I am currently reading a book called "The Energy of Money" - A Spiritual Guide to Financial and Person Fulfillment, by Maria Nemeth. One of the subjects in this book, that I thought you might find interesting, is "inner dialogue," or the Monkey Mind. "The concept of Monkey Mind comes from Buddhism which describes it as a self-criticizing aspect of our mind that swings us from doubt, to worry, and back to doubt," writes Nemeth.

Monkey Mind is a natural instinct which helps us solve problems, expect danger, and to brace ourselves for trouble. It's a kind of survival instinct, so it likes the familiar, and it dislikes change and the unknown.

When we are facing the idea of finding a new job, or going on an interview, we can work ourselves into a self-defeating state with our Monkey Mind chatter -- criticisms and judgments:

"I'm never going to find a job."

"Who's going to hire me at my age?"

"If I am so skilled how come nobody will give me a chance?"

"What if I don't find a job, how will I survive?"

This mindless chatter will only take energy from you instead of letting you move forward to new things. Self-judgment or chatter will always be present when you take a risk or take steps toward crossing over into the unknown. Learning to recognize that you are defeating yourself by this dialogue will help you deal with it. It won't go away, but it won't keep you from moving forward if you don't listen to, or accept it. Learning to use your energy to learn something new and move forward will help you see and believe in positive results.

So, the next time you hear the noises of "inner chatter," think of it as Monkey Mind and get rid of it quickly. See if it makes a difference for you.

Best wishes,

The Coach

If you said, "Your ears," you are correct. Most people fail to "hear" what is going on in the interview.

If you think interviewing is only about answering questions, you've been missing the point. You've also been missing an opportunity to gather valuable information. Most people go into the interview thinking and worrying about how they will answer the questions, and they forget that they are there to find out about the job and the company. They forget to listen, observe and read between the lines. Here are some of the benefits you will receive by improving on your listening techniques.

• When you listen you hear where the emphasis is placed -- by the questions asked and talk about the company..

• If you begin to pick up clues from the conversation, you can ask questions about what you have heard.

• Listening will allow you to detect possible "traps" or problems that you may be walking into. When you are eager to please you sometimes miss the "red flags," and end up in an unpleasant situation.

• Observing your surroundings and environment are other ways of "listening" or taking in information.

• Listening carefully and reading between the lines will help you in your decision whether you want to work for this company, in this department.

When all you can think of is the answers that you will be giving, you miss a premium opportunity to garner information about the situation you are about to enter, if you take the job. The bonus of listening is that you impress the interviewer by the fact that you have heard what was said, and sometimes what was not said. The best questions you can ask come as a result of listening. Turn up your listening and intuitive skills. Read between the lines! You'll be surprised at what you hear.

Carole

The Coach

Any good news is a sign that things may start picking up, but remember that there is still a volume of competition out there. Preparation will make the difference. Don't waste your interviews -- which are not easy to get -- by making a poor presentation.

Preparation=Confidence=Better Interviews=Job Offers.

A. I don't know of such a list but we could probably put one together if we thought about it. Think of the characteristics of the various animals.

Bunny -- soft, quiet, shy, scared

Cat -- independent, attitude, can be "catty"

Dog -- loyal, protective, attacks when necessary, playful, friend

Mouse -- frightened, small, in the background

Lion -- leader, king, ferocious, strong

Horse -- hard-worker, friend, sprinter, stamina, distance runner

I am sure you can think of many more -- and even more clever definitions. I'd be interested in hearing some of them. I will publish them in the next newsletter if you send them to me. carole@interviewcoach.com.

The Interview Coach

I just wanted to let you know that I got an offer from Dell yesterday for a internship this summer. I have no doubt that your coaching was instrumental in my success. It was a long and complicated process and our session gave me the confidence to go in there and basically take the job from them. It's going to be a great summer and I'm looking forward to it.

I just wanted thank you again for all of the great advice. I know it will pay off for years to come.

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PREPARATION = CONFIDENCE = SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWS =JOB OFFERS

Carole Martin
The Interview Coach
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