Interview Techniques

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Interview Techniques
Presented by Mr Declan OSullivan Managing
Director Kerry Consulting
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How to succeed in an interview

• Preparation
• CV
• Research
• USPs (Unique Selling Points)
• Interviewers viewpoint
• Obvious questions

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How to succeed in an interview

• Technique
• Just a conversation
• ALWAYS Energy, Drive, Discipline and Emotional
  Stability
• PLUS
• Punctual
• Presentation
• Actively listen
• Dont lead
• Prepare questions
• Never discuss salary
• Thank you

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Salary negotiation

• Similar to other negotiations
• Know yourself
• USPs
• Peer Group
• Value to organisation
• Replaceable?
• Know the environment
• Industry wide trends/ salaries
• How do you fit in?

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Salary negotiation

• Know your organisations culture
• Know the decision makers mindset and style
• Carrots vs. sticks
• Non-financial items
• Think long term