Fiona Sketch - The Art of Interview Skills [eBook (PDF)]

Description

We spend a large part of our lives working, so the more enjoyable your work is, the more you will enjoy life! The Art of interview skills will help you think creatively as well as practically to prepare for interviews. So, whether you are a new graduate entering the workplace for the first time, an experienced worker facing redundancy as part of an organisational restructure or thinking of applying for a promotion in your current job; this book will inform and inspire you to shine at interviews.
Content

Introduction
How to get the most from this book
What to have to hand when reading this book
You get what you focus on
Where to start?
Keys to Success
Confidence the essential ingredient
Prepare, Prepare, Prepare!
Creating the right state
Preparing the key ingredients that contribute towards your Interview success
How to get an interview with a winning CV
An example of a concise, skills focused CV
Make it easy and get organised!
Project – Your interview
Further research to assist your interview preparation
The Informal Visit
Preparing for your Interview
The competency based interview
The job specification
Matching your skills to the job requirements
Why this approach works
Allowing yourself to shine!
A common mistake that leads to an unsuccessful interview
Changing the focus to feel more comfortable
The internal candidate – make no assumptions
Fine Tuning
Putting a ding in the Universe
A presentation at an interview is a great opportunity and your first question
Interview Stress – can you avoid it?
False Evidence Appearing Real
Creating your own future history: Positive mental rehearsal
Beware of Imposter Syndrome
At the interview
Enjoy your interview
Any questions?
Reflect on your interview
References