After investing time and energy into your education and career preparation, it’s only natural that you will want to make as much money as you can. Even if you are working in your desired industry or career field, it is normal to hope to earn as much as possible.
To reach your maximum earning potential, or even get close to it, you will need to do one of two things.
Sitting down for an interview, you have two tasks: expressing your superior credentials and skills and connecting with the interviewer. Managing this balance can be difficult—you might be so focused on your qualifications that you strike out on the connection. Or, you might be so chatty with the interviewer that you forget to mention your best capabilities.
To be successful in your interview, you need to combine both. This balance works well in any interview, and the way to achieve it is through storytelling.
Many employers use behavioural interviews to find the perfect candidate; because of this, you will need detailed answers to support your work qualifications. Instead of rhyming off your work achievements, develop and implement storytelling skills to help the interview connect with you and feel like they are sharing in the experience.
With my help, you will be able to identify your unique value and communicate it to employers through strategic storytelling. You have been telling stories in conversation your whole life but how do you tell your story to an interviewer?
It is not uncommon for job hunters to go into an interview without doing any real preparation. Some candidates do this, thinking that because the interviewer will be asking about their experiences and skills, they have all the answers they need. And some candidates try to prepare but don’t know where to start because they are unsure of the questions that will be asked.
Most interviews feature the same sort of questions, with a few added industry-specific questions, that will help the interviewer determine your job-related knowledge. The hiring process has changed immensely in the last while, and most interviews are now remote, which can add another level of anxiety to the process.
Preparation before an interview will help you feel less anxious, help you avoid stumbling over your words, and may even be the ticket to winning the job. Knowing how to conduct yourself in a remote interview is one thing, but preparing to answer the interview questions is a whole other ball game.
A lot has changed since the coronavirus pandemic caused the world to pause. And HR departments have not been immune. In fact, job hunting has changed dramatically.
Once you have landed a job interview, it is easy to get so excited that you forget to prepare for the interview!
We are spending more time at home than ever before, which for many people, includes working. If you are on the job hunt, that means you are applying for jobs and interviewing from home. With these changes to the way we live, play, work and interview from home, it is inevitable that our workspace will need updating.
Not only does an updated workspace provide a great spot to work, pay bills, apply for jobs, and conduct group chat videos, as a job hunter, a workspace update means that you have an appropriate space to interview for a job.
Many work from home employees have already taken the steps to change their home office setup because an organized and updated workspace can lead to more productivity, even if it is a shared office space.
Hesitation to update workspace lies in having to spend the money and energy to update your workspace. However, as a serious job hunter, you will benefit from doing so.
Do you wonder if there is a career you might be more suited to? Do you feel unsatisfied in your current role? You might even want to move up to an executive position. Whatever your reason for job hunting, there is more to a job search than submitting resumes and crossing your fingers.
This old-fashioned method of finding a job has given way to different job search techniques. You will need specially crafted resumes and practice rehearsing your work ‘story’ for interviews, among other modern requirements, to land a job.
Does this make you feel like a fish out of water? You’re not alone. Many job hunters and people looking to advance in their chosen careers have been in the same position as you. This is especially relevant when someone is new to the workforce or headed back to the modern job search. Luckily, there are career coaches to help.
As we continue to adapt and adjust to the global COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have begun hiring again. And with stay-at-home orders and social distancing regulations in place, employers have been forced to turn to creative methods to interview potential candidates for open positions.
Virtual interviews are not only more common now; they are expected. This means that job seekers have been forced to modify their interview skills from face-to-face interviews to those taking place behind a computer screen.
If you aren’t sure about how to take on a virtual interview, we have you covered. We have compiled the seven best tips for your success in a virtual interview.
