Thursday, March 27th, 2008
1. Lack of knowledge about the company – This is basic interview preparation. Research the company and the industry. Avoid questions like “so what do you guys actually do?”
2. Poor appearance – Always sway to the side of caution. Many companies now operate casual clothing arrangements but suit and tie unless you are told otherwise.
3. Poor preparation – Know what the employer wants and how you meet these needs with supportive evidence.
4. Mess up the basics – Basic like arriving on time.
5. Over enthusiasm OR lack of enthusiasm – How you say it and your body language is as important as the words you say. You only have one chance to make a first impression. Lack of enthusiasm or perceived desperation can kill your chance of landing a job.
6. Any negativity – avoid at all costs particularly about previous roles, employers and companies. Keep your comments positive
7. Poor listening skills – If you are unclear about a question that has been asked seek clarification rater than rambling on about unrelated stuff. Listening is a key interviewing skill.
8. No supporting evidence – Supporting evidence creates a bigger impact. Be able to back up what you say you can do with examples.
9. Lies damn lies – Lies will come back to bite you on the backside.
More mistakes you should avoid!!!!
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Saturday, March 22nd, 2008
Are you struggling to perform at interviews?
There are some interesting blog posts on this site offering FREE advice on interview preparation. Preparing for interviews is the key to success. There is a fine line between interview success and interview failure and preparation can ensure that you get more success than failure.
Key areas to cover when preparing for interviews include;
- Try to access information about the recruitment process
- Research the employer and the industry
- Identify what the employer is looking for
- Identify how you meet those needs and supporting evidence
- Know your CV
Good luck with your interviews
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
Is this a change of Business in Ireland as we know it.
I could never see the attraction of firms locating in central Dublin. High costs, congestion, expensive sarnies and coffee. Do they pay for expensive offices in city center Dublin to get the staff??
Hmmmmmmm
I though most employees were living in Navan, Cavan, Kinnegad, Drogheda, Dundalk, Naas, Newbridge, Wicklow, Gorey, Bray ….. basically everywhere except Dublin.
Looks like there is even more incentive for firms to locate outside the capital as survey today announced that most commuters from Wicklow would be willing to take a paycut to work closer to home. This means that all commuters would be willing to do so.
Commuters spend on average 2hrs per day on trains planes and automobiles. I guess the penny has actually dropped that the extra 10k for working in Dublin is not worth 10-15 hours a week.
I am going to start a bring the jobs to the people campaign encouraging employers to relocated to the leafy suburbs cutting stress, traffic congestion, costs and improving life for us all.
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