Job Interview

7 steps you need to do when you are searching for a job

Identify your skills and areas of interests
Create a professional profile (add information about education, past work experience, special trainings, hobbies and interests)
Read and understand a job description
Application – Resume – a written document of one’s employment, education and skills
Application – Cover letter – introduce the job seeker, show qualifications and formally apply for a job
Networking – a way to introduce yourself to future employers
Interview – demonstrate how you are qualified for the job

First impressions – Body language – make sure the first impressions are positive by being aware of:
- posture
- facial expressions
- hand gestures
- tone of voice
Some past tense verbs for the interview
- prepared, solved, managed, programmed, scheduled
- worked, helped, increased, coached
- acted, instructed, expanded, exceeded

Copying or mirroring the body language of people we’re talking to brings us closer to them.

3 types of questions:

Give a direct answer and refer to the actual job.

Tell a story to catch their attention and share a personal experience about you.

A negative can become a positive!