5 Things Your Interviewer Wants You to Know

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When writing a job application we are often so
focused on getting the written part right that we
forget the next step. But job application writing
involves another important component - the
interview. Your wonderful resume writing skills
and job application will mean nothing if you do
not nail the job interview. So what is it that
employers are looking for in an interview? Its
easy to imagine a scenario where an interview
panel sits down together at the end of a hard day
of interviewing, having a good laugh about just
how badly some candidates performed in their
interview.
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Can you believe he said this?
Can you believe she wore that?
Nobody wants to be the person who stands out for
the wrong reasons, but sometimes we inadvertently
put ourselves at a disadvantage. If your
interviewers could give you some tips before your
interview what would they say to you? Here are
our top five things
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Come Prepared
You have probably spent hours preparing your job
application, resume and selection criteria and so
you must also spend this amount of time preparing
for your interview. Remember, your interviewers
are probably going to spend all day speaking with
candidates, so you can guarantee they know the
position description inside and out. Hopefully
you have taken some time during the job
application writing process to research the
company and position you are applying for.
However, you can bet your bottom dollar, that if
you havent researched the position you are
applying for its going to show and yet, in our
haste to find employment, sometimes we do just
that. Therefore, always come to the interview
having understood what you are applying for, and
the skills and experience this position requires
and how you can demonstrate that you are the
right person. Come with specific,
well-considered examples from your work history
that show you have thought through how you would
fit in the organistion. If you have prepared job
application right you should have a stack of
examples ready to use, so take along your written
job application in case you get stuck.
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Come with Questions
Many people dread the part of the interview where
the tables are turned and you get asked, Do you
have any questions for us? However, always come
prepared with a few questions as this shows you
are serious and have prepared well. And do away
with the generic questions like, How will my
success be measure in this position? Come up
with something that actually challenges your
interviewers, that is specific to the role you
are applying for. Job application writing does
not give you an opportunity to question anyone
about the position, about how it will benefit you
and what advantages if may have. Being given the
opportunity to ask questions, is your chance to
stand out. Grab it with both hands!
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Take Notes
Sometimes at an interview, your interviewer will
give you feedback, or information that is
important to a position. It may be a simple,
logistical matter like when the position
commences. Or, they may suggest that you need
up-skilling or training. Always take notes as
this shows you are teachable, and then try to
work the feedback youve received into your
subsequent answers as this shows you are taking
on board what is said.
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Dont Lie, exaggerated or misrepresent yourself
You may really, really want this job, but when
you lie or exaggerate about your past
achievements, you only set yourself up for
failure in the future. Giving your prospective
employer an inflated sense of what youre capable
of is a mistake. Your job application and resume
writing has got you this far so dont blow it now
by making out you can do more that you can
practically evidence. A much better approach is
simply to be yourself. Certainly, you should
come with some prepared answers that demonstrate
your best qualities (kind of like a first date,
but not in a creepy way!), but be honest. You
want to be hired for what you are, not what you
are pretending to be.
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Dont Ramble
Sometimes, in an interview you can get asked a
question that really stumps you, or just the
opposite you get asked a question you know you
can really nail! But the trick is not to ramble.
Less is always more. How do you tell if you are
rambling? Well, it can be a giveaway when your
interviewer stops taking notes, hasnt said
anything for a while, or has to interject. While
its good to provide plenty of information, its
just as important keep your answers concise and
to the point.
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• So, there you have it! An interview can be a
  nerve-wracking experience, but remember, everyone
  is nervous. Prepare well, come with questions,
  dont lie or ramble and show that you are engaged
  in the interview process. Your job application
  writing skills have got you to the next round, so
  make the most of it and show who you really are.
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Thank You!!