CVs and Interviews

Interview Preparation Advice

There are unlimited reasons why people fail at interview ranging from poor punctuality, lack of enthusiasm to poor appearance. Below I have listed some of the more common reasons why jobseekers fail at Interview

Interview Preparation – Failure – the key reasons!!

Poor Qualifications – Unfortunately many employers are fixated with qualifications. You can disguise you grade on your CV but this may be unearthed at interview.

Lack of clarity in career direction – Many jobseekers cannot illustrate or communicate how a job sits within their overall career plan or more importantly why the role is of interest to them.

Lack of Interest (Or perceived Lack of Interest) – How many times have I spoken to a jobseeker post-interview who is extremely interested in the job only to hear the employer comment that they felt the applicant was not interested.

Lack of Enthusiasm – Linked to the above point. Many jobseekers try to play it cool at interview. They are often told this will benefit them when it comes to salary negotiations. You don’t get to negotiate if you don’t get an offer in the first place.

Negativity – During interview coaching sessions I try to address this. Many jobseekers carry a bag of chips on their shoulders about previous employers. This will often leak out at interview and will not impress.

If you need help with Interview Preparation then Interview Coaching can help. Working with a professional Interview Coach can help improve confidence, performance and results.

Tags: Interview Preparation

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