PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
As after any workout you may feel overwhelmed (sore
muscles). Don't despair. It will get easier after the
groundwork is done. It is very important that you continue
to work out. Practice, practice, practice, and become
stronger, smoother, and more comfortable.
The goal is not to become over-rehearsed and stiff, but to
be prepared and natural. Can you imagine an actor going
into a performance without a rehearsal? This is your time
to prepare and rehearse.
It is important that you continue to work on your
communication skills. If you feel you need one-on-one help,
consider working with a professional, or work with a friend
or relative who will give you positive and constructive
feedback. It is also important that you practice the right
way. If you keep practicing, but are repeating mistakes,
you will not improve. Think about a tennis or golf swing -
it takes a pro to show you the right way.
Maybe you won't get a job offer every time, but preparation
will greatly improve your chances and your confidence.
Treat each interview as a new learning experience. You may
even begin to enjoy the process - some people do!
The Mock Interview
Try the mock interview you might like it. You will get
valuable feedback needed to improve.
As with every skill you've ever learned, you have to learn
the technique and then practice, practice, practice.
Julia's story:
Julia is an accomplished tennis player who has worked on
her stroke and technique for many years. She has taken
lessons from pros, and listened to their advice when they
gave Her their critiques.
Julia is now seeking a job. She feels that she knows her
subject, but doesn't feel good about how her last three
interviews have turned out – no offers. Julia begins
to think she might need some work on her interviewing
style, and decides to get help. She looks for a pro to put
her through practice where she can gain feedback and tips.
This was the way she conquered her tennis game. Why not
with her interviewing techniques?
Working with a professional and getting feedback on your
performance through a mock interview is similar to working
with a sports coach to learn how to improve your game. Both
will enable you to learn where your strengths lie and where
you may need work to improve your performance. Time spent
practicing will assist you greatly in either situation. An
added bonus to preparing and practicing is the
self-confidence you will gain. In today's competitive
world, you must be prepared, be in top shape, and most of
all, believe in yourself.
What happens in a mock interview?
An in-person session is a mock interview videotaped and
critiqued. You will view the tape with the coach and
discuss your performance body language, facial
expressions, eye contact, general enthusiasm, your answers.
(Usually, one to two hour sessions). A phone-session will
be audio-taped. You will listen to the tape played back and
critiqued by the coach. You will received feedback about
your answers, your enthusiasm, your use of language, your
tone how you are being perceived. There is tremendous
value in learning the proper techniques from a coach and
then practicing them. When you devote the same energy to
the interview process as you do to your golf or tennis game
you will find new confidence and become a winner!
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Carole Martin is a celebrated author, trainer, and mentor.
Carole can give you interviewing tips like no one else can.
Try her practice interview and pick up a copy of her FREE
9-part "Interview Success Tips" report by visiting Carole
on the web at http://www.interviewcoach.com
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