{"product_id":"2940014887076","title":"Ace Any Job Interview","description":"This booklet is for anyone who would like to improve their confidence and skills in preparing for and performing well in job interviews.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGetting invited to an interview means that you have passed the first hurdle – your application must have made a good impression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow you need to prepare yourself for the interview to make sure that you do not waste the opportunity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountdown to the interview\u003cbr\u003eThe employer will be looking for someone who cannot only do the job, but\u003cbr\u003esomeone that shows a real interest and commitment to the organisation itself.\u003cbr\u003eYou may have applied to several organisations for different roles, but you\u003cbr\u003eneed to show to the employer who has invited you for an interview that it is\u003cbr\u003ethis role and this organisation above all others that you want to work within.\u003cbr\u003eDo your homework…\u003cbr\u003eIn order to be fully prepared for the interview, it is important to research and\u003cbr\u003eget as much information about the organisation and the role itself. This will\u003cbr\u003eprepare you for any possible questions that you may be asked. As a result,\u003cbr\u003ethis will help you feel more confident attending the interview. This research\u003cbr\u003ealso helps you determine whether this is an organisation and a role that you\u003cbr\u003ewould like to work within, if you were successful in being offered the job.\u003cbr\u003eMany organisations will send additional information about the company at the\u003cbr\u003eapplication stage or sometimes with the interview invitation. You can also look\u003cbr\u003eonline at the company website if they have one or obtain company literature.\u003cbr\u003eTwo websites that you can use to help with your research is\u003cbr\u003ewww.kellysearch.co.uk or www.kompass.co.uk. You can also use resources\u003cbr\u003ewithin large libraries.\u003cbr\u003eAt the application stage, most organisations will provide a job description and\u003cbr\u003ea person specification so that candidates have a full break down of the roles\u003cbr\u003eand responsibilities of the job and the skills, experiences and qualifications\u003cbr\u003ethat the successful candidate will have. Re-read this information as well as\u003cbr\u003eyour application form \/ curriculum vitae so that you are fully prepared.\u003cbr\u003eTry this exercise…\u003cbr\u003eAfter gathering this information, try and find the answers to the following\u003cbr\u003equestions:\u003cbr\u003eWhat does the organisation provide \/ make \/ sell?\u003cbr\u003eWho are their customers \/ users?\u003cbr\u003eWhat will the job involve?\u003cbr\u003eWhat sort of person do you think they want?\u003cbr\u003eHow best would your own skills fit into this role?\u003cbr\u003eThen think about the interview itself…\u003cbr\u003eYou should be notified at the time of your invitation to attend an interview if\u003cbr\u003ethere is anything they would like you to bring with you or if there are any tests\u003cbr\u003eto take. Depending on the role that you are applying for, you may be asked to\u003cbr\u003edemonstrate some of your skills on the day. Examples could be short\u003cbr\u003epresentations, typing or other IT tests, telephone skills tests, numeracy and\u003cbr\u003eliteracy tests, problem solving exercises or other practical work based skills\u003cbr\u003eassessments. Prepare in advance what is being asked of you, but if unsure\u003cbr\u003econtact the organisation before the day to get further clarification.\u003cbr\u003eConsider also who may be interviewing you. If it is your prospective manager,\u003cbr\u003ethe interview may be more detailed and questions may be more specific to the\u003cbr\u003erole. If the personnel manager is interviewing you, it may be less direct or\u003cbr\u003edetailed about the role itself, but may be equally as testing. There may be\u003cbr\u003emore than one person interviewing you, or a small panel of interviewers. Do\u003cbr\u003enot panic. The interviewer will know that you will feel nervous and will want to\u003cbr\u003eput you at ease to get the best from you. Maintain eye contact with the\u003cbr\u003eperson talking to you at that time. Remember also that the employer(s) who\u003cbr\u003econduct the interview themselves may not do so often, so are likely to be\u003cbr\u003eequally as nervous as you are.\u003cbr\u003ePrepare for interview questions you may get asked…\u003cbr\u003eBy using your research, prepare answers for some questions you may get\u003cbr\u003easked. The interviewer is going to want to know not only whether you have\u003cbr\u003eexperience and skills in particular areas, but also examples of when you have\u003cbr\u003eused these skills before. Think of examples from your working life, home life,\u003cbr\u003estudies and voluntary work. Particularly think of examples and instances\u003cbr\u003ewhere you have worked as part of a team, organised your time effectively to\u003cbr\u003emeet a deadline, a time where you have coped with pressure and what you\u003cbr\u003edid. If you have thought beforehand of some examples, it will help you not to\u003cbr\u003epanic during the interview itself and will help you appear more confident.\u003cbr\u003ePossible interview questions \u0026amp; some suggested responses…","brand":"99 \u0026cent; store, save to buy more","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47069495329008,"sku":"2940014887076","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014887076_p0.jpg?v=1763616532","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014887076","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}