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June Issue, 2003 |
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From the Coach
When was the last time you treated yourself to an ice cream cone or a latte? Just because you are looking for a job doesn't mean that you can't treat yourself to something special to lift your spirits now and then. Maybe it's not a food item, but a movie (my favorite way to treat myself) or a purchase of some flowers. Whatever it is - you deserve to treat yourself - job hunting is stressful.
Waiting for someone else to spoil you won't always happen when you need it most.
Best wishes for good things to happen -- soon -- for each of you.
Carole
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The majority of recruiters (52%) report that business conditions in the executive search industry improved over the past 30 days. Confidence in the executive employment market continues to grow ... 74% of recruiters are confident that the executive market will improve during the next 3 months. |
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In looking toward the next 6 months, 84.7% of all recruiters surveyed are even more confident that executive employment will gain strength. |
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Over the next 3 months, the search industry is expecting a 9.5% increase in the number of assignments they receive. Over the next 6 months, this projection increases to 15%. |
Practice - Practice - Practice
One way to rate your interviewing performance is to practice with someone else and ask for feedback. Many friends or family members won't want to hurt your feelings so they won't give you the straight-forward feedback you need.
Using a coach is a more objective approach to getting feedback. But don't use just any coach. Make sure she or he has had interview training, particularly in behavioral interviewing techniques. Qualify the coach by asking about the last time he or she was on an interview and his or her experiences as an interviewer. Make sure the coach has sat on both sides of the desk and don't be afraid to ask for references from past clients.
Whatever method you choose, it is essential to practice, practice, and practice some more. Any feedback you receive should be listened to in as objective a mind-set as possible. This is not a time to be aggressive and argumentative. Don't take it personally but instead learn from the experience. Your goal should be to sound not rehearsed but prepared and natural.
INTERVIEW FITNESS TRAINING --
A Workout With The Interview Coach -
A workshop in a book to get you focused, prepared and feeling confident.
Imagine walking into the interview feeling confident
and prepared for the questions
they are going to ask you.
In this economy, you'd better be able to answer every job interview question confidently and correctly or the job offer will go to someone who has the answers.
PREPARATION = CONFIDENCE = SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWS =JOB OFFERS
- Exercises to get you focused and prepared for the interview
- Specific Tips to help you prevent nervousness and “sweaty hands”
- Rules and Tools to negotiate a higher salary, or other perks
- Strategies to change your thinking interviewing them as they interview you
Q. I never know what questions to ask at the end of the interview when I'm asked if I have any questions. It seems to me like they have covered everything I wanted to ask during the interview. Any suggestions?
A. The best questions come from what you heard in the interview. It is important to listen. Here are some questions broken down into what you want to know about the industry, the company, or the position. These questions can also be used when you are "Informational Interviewing."
Industry
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What do you consider to be this industry's biggest challenge now and in the future?
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Where do you see this company advancing in the next three to five years?
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What do you see as the new trends in this industry? How will these trends effect the industry?
Company
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Why would someone want to come to work for this company? (Could be turned around to you -- Why would you like to come to work for this company?)
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How would you describe this company's culture?
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If I asked one of your employees, "What is the best thing about working for this company?" what would he/she say?
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of this company/organization?
Position
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What qualities do you look for in people who join this firm?
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What would be the challenges I would face in the first three months in this job?
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How has this job been performed in the past? How would you like to see that change?
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What are your concerns about this job and the person you hire?
Preparing five to ten questions before the interview will help you when your mind goes blank.
Best wishes
The Interview Coach
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