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- 1. Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques Lee Smith & John van Genderen Routeledge https://tinyurl.com/kyxnfaq Smith / van Genderen 2018 © 20% Discount Available – enter the code FLR40 at the checkout* 1
- 2. For new graduates...challenge...first career job: Build skills in job hunting. Full of guidance and tips. Helps you navigate the job market. Valuable investment in your future. Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 2
- 3. It advises ...on how to: stand out in job applications use social media for job searching create resumes and cover letters succeed at interviews Routledge : Kick Start Your Career https://tinyurl.com/kyxnfaq 3
- 4. It provides: practical, step- by-step approach integrated Personal plan key job search documents on-line digital resources & templates Kick Start Your Career Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques4
- 5. It helps graduates: build up job search resources... achievements, resume, cover letter, interview responses secure their first career job 5
- 6. ‘.... graduates aspire to have a successful and fulfilling career. This book is a valuable job hunting guide to help them achieve this’. - Professor Sir Paul Curran, President, City, University of London, UK. ‘This book helps graduates manage ….change from a university environment into a professional career. Its’ guidelines and assistance are very helpful….a valuable resources for graduates. Highly recommended!’ -Professor Dr.-Ing. Christine Pohl, University of Osnabrueck, Germany. ‘The book provides practical guidance...on how to secure the right job in an increasingly global market. It provides insights into employment opportunities in USA, UK, Europe, Asia and other regions.... and strategies to successfully join the dynamic international workforce’. - Professor Anupma Prakash, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA. Kick Start Your Career Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques6
- 7. ‘Students are looking for information, knowledge and skills ...to set them apart from others in the job market. This publication will provide that resource…and fills a very significant gap that should have global interest.’ -Professor Stuart Phinn, The University of Queensland, Australia. ‘Kick Start Your Career is a comprehensive international guide to help graduate job seekers. It covers all aspects from resumes, cover letters to social media techniques and interviews. A key resource for graduates. I can strongly recommend this book to all graduates searching for a good job’. -Professor Ruizhi CHEN, Director, LIESMARS, Wuhan University, China. ‘This book provides a truly international perspective to help ...recent graduates find their career job. I strongly recommend it...to all graduates who are looking for a good job in their own country or abroad. It is an important bridge ...from university to the workplace.’ -Professor Walter MUSAKWA, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Kick Start Your Career Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques7
- 8. An International Resource to help... Graduate job seekers Universities wanting to help graduands Convert tertiary education into a successful career outcome Encourage graduates to overcome job hunting difficulties or challenges Build the resources needed to win a job 8
- 9. University or Tertiary Institutions Graduates Career Advisors Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 9
- 10. Graduates & their families invest .... huge amount into gaining a degree Universities invest their teaching resources... into undergraduates Society invests in and sponsors... higher education These investments are wasted unless graduates... Successfully win career related jobs Contribute to society via their higher education Graduates need resources & skills to secure career jobs 10
- 11. University or Tertiary Institutions Graduates Career Advisors Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 11
- 12. CHAPTER 1: Getting Prepared CHAPTER 2: Adaptable Strategies CHAPTER 3: Personal Abilities CHAPTER 4: Job Hunting-Key Factors CHAPTER 5: Locating Job Opportunities CHAPTER 6 -8: Social Media LINKEDIN, FACEBOOK, GOOGLE PLUS, TWITTER -Job Search Options -Your Online Profile - Social Media for Job Hunting CHAPTER 9: Personal Development CHAPTER 10: General Achievements CHAPTER 11: Achievements: Extended CHAPTER 12-13: Your Foundation Resume CHAPTER 14: Referees CHAPTER 15: Your Targeted Resume: Country CHAPTER 16: Your Tailored Cover Letter CHAPTER 17: Interviews CHAPTER 18: Conclusions 12
- 13. Appendices: Resources. 1: Myers – Briggs Indicator ® 2: Career Assessment 3: General Achievement s 4: Achievements Extended Examples 5: Foundation Resume Example One 6: Foundation Resume Example Two 7: Cover Letter Example One 8: Cover Letter Example Two 9: Interviews –Expert’s Advice 10: Targeted Resume- Australia NZ Example 11: Targeted Resume - United Kingdom Example 12: Targeted Resume - USA Example 13: Targeted Resume – European Example 14: Targeted Resume - Asian Example Appendices: Personal Plan. 1: Aims 2: Challenges and Issues 3: One Step at a Time 4: Job Selection Psychology 5: Locating Jobs 6: Social Media Profile 7: SWOT Analysis: 8: Decision Balance Analysis 9: Force Field Analysis 10: General Achievements 11: Achievements Extended 12-13: Foundation Resume 14: Targeted Resume (Country Format) 15: Cover Letter 13
- 14. Overview: eResources Contents How to use eResources Appendices... <download in digital word format> Resources... all Appendices Resources Personal Plan ... all Appendices Personal plan Templates ... <download in digital word format> Resumes / CVs Free resume Resumes- different countries Cover letter Decision Tools... <download in digital word format> SWOT Decision Balance Force Field Web References ...<clickable urls> 14
- 15. Follow step-by- step guide Complete Personal Plan...each chapter: converts advice into your job application docs Use examples & added resources in Appendices Follow links to eResources...companion website: digital resources downloadable in Word format digital examples Follow links to external websites Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 15
- 16. Chapter 1: Getting Prepared Use the Personal plan...converts info into action Ways to maximise your outcomes Overcoming challenges & difficulties One step at a time... Break job hunting into smaller...achievable tasks Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 16
- 17. Chapter 2: Adaptable Strategies Adapting to changing employment markets Develop realistic expectations Explore further studies option Alternative career or profession Rebranding yourself for different jobs Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 17
- 18. Chapter 3: Personal Abilities Developing Personal Abilities for Successful Job Hunting Adaptability Resilience Endurance Spirit Lifters and Thought Conditioners Mentors, Friends & Family Support Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 18
- 19. CHAPTER 4: Job Hunting- Key Factors Achievements & job criteria: Overview Good resume Cover letter Why do some people win jobs and others not? Adapting to change Value of a good resume Value of a good cover letter Researching employment organisations Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 19
- 20. CHAPTER 4: Job Hunting- Key Factors Social media for job searching Checking your online ‘image’ Professional development Job selection: Psychology Understanding the job market Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 20
- 21. CHAPTER 5: Locating Job Opportunities Understanding the traditional job market Hidden job market Social media: Locating job opportunities Create a social media profile - job searching How to be visible on LinkedIn Social media for job hunting Advertisements: Press Online internet opportunities Job search agencies (servicing employers) Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 21
- 22. CHAPTER 5: Locating Job Opportunities Job search agencies -employees: Commercial Job search agencies -employees: Government Non-advertised jobs Networking: Job opportunities Job fairs Personal plan: Locating job opportunities Networking: Approaching organisations Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 22
- 23. CHAPTER 6: Social Media- Job Search Options LinkedIn Facebook Google Plus Twitter Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 23
- 24. CHAPTER 7: Social Media-Establishing Your On-Line Profile LinkedIn / Facebook / Google Plus / Twitter Profile photo How to be visible What makes you unique? Check your Facebook profile Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 24
- 25. CHAPTER 8: Social Media for Job Hunting LinkedIn Facebook Google Plus Twitter Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 25
- 26. CHAPTER 9: Personal Development Understanding Yourself What is going on inside? Psychological Techniques Decision Making Tools... SWOT Analysis Decision Balance Analysis Force Field Analysis Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 26
- 27. CHAPTER 10: General Achievements Statements -Developing Your Selling Points Recognise them...Develop them...Create achievement statements Teamwork Communication skills People skills Quality Commitment Timeliness Customer service Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 27
- 28. CHAPTER 11: Achievements: Extended - Further Selling Points Profession specific achievements Job specific achievements Personal achievements Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 28
- 29. CHAPTER 12: Preparing Your Foundation Resume-Stage 1 Select Foundation resume... Template Free digital resume templates... YouExec Preparing your Foundation resume Resume: Contents & order Options Creating your Foundation resume Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 29
- 30. CHAPTER 13: Preparing Your Foundation Resume-Stage 2 Personal Plan: Foundation resume Profession specific Job specific Personal achievements Referees Foundation resume check Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 30
- 31. CHAPTER 14: Referees and References Ways to arrange references Who to ask for references? Select your references carefully How to manage your references How to ask for a letter of recommendation Providing references Prepare your referees properly LinkedIn references Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 31
- 32. CHAPTER 15: Preparing Your Targeted Resume: Country Specific Country and Regional Variations for Resumes Tips... Formats... Variations... Examples Australian and New Zealand United Kingdom USA Europe Asia Canada South America China 32
- 33. CHAPTER 16: Preparing your tailored cover letter Purpose Presentation and style Tailored (to job) Personal Plan: Cover letter 33
- 34. CHAPTER 17: Interviews Job selection psychology-review Interview preparation Web: employer information Questions: Job interview preparation Your unique selling points Role plays Interview panel Body language Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 34
- 35. CHAPTER 17: Interviews Initial interview meeting End of interview Dress and presentation Online interviews: Skype Experts’ advice Rejection: Moving forward Surviving rejections Personal factors Conditioning our thinking Support from family and friends 35
- 36. CHAPTER 18: Conclusion- Job Search Preparation and Job Hunting Job search preparation: Conclusion Job hunting: Conclusion Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 36
- 37. Myers – Briggs Indicator ® (MBTI ®) Career assessment reports Achievement examples Resume examples Cover letter examples Interviews : Experts’ advice Resume Examples... - Australia & NZ - United Kingdom - USA - EU (Europe) - Asia 37 Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques
- 38. SWOT Analysis Decision Balance Analysis Force Field Analysis Achievements Foundation Resume Targeted Resume (Country Format) Cover Letter Aims Challenges One Step at a Time Job Selection Psychology Locating Jobs Social Media Profile Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 38
- 39. Job hunting for graduates can be difficult & dispiriting Training & resources will help them on their career path Universities can support graduands’ job hunting Graduands need to invest in job hunting skills Professions & employers can help Kick Start Your Career ...Aims to help international graduates Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 39
- 40. Kick Start Your Career ... Routledge ... https://routledge.com Routledge https://tinyurl.com/kyxnfaq Kick Start Your Career Smith / van Genderen 2018 © Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques 20% Discount Available – enter the code FLR40 at the checkout* 40
- 41. Successful Strategies & Winning Techniques Lee Smith & John van Genderen Routeledge https://tinyurl.com/kyxnfaq 41 20% Discount Available – enter the code FLR40 at the checkout*
Editor's Notes
- For new graduates, the key challenge remains how to secure that first career-related job. Full of guidance and tips on how to handle the complex field of job hunting, Kick Start Your Career can help navigate an ever-changing job market and secure your chance at your desired career. It is a valuable investment in your future.
- It advises the reader on how to: stand out in job applications; use social media for job searching; create resumes and cover letters that stand out; succeed at interviews.
- It provides practical, hands on, step-by-step approach. With an integrated Personal Plan that helps create key job search documents, it directs soon-to-be graduates towards achieving their career aspirations. Accompanying online resources include examples and templates, which can be downloaded in Word format to help you prepare resumes and other job search documents.
- This book will help graduates progressively build up job-hunting resources – skills, achievements, resume, cover letter and interview responses - and turn this into a practical outcome: a new job. It is a key companion to any student or recent graduate exploring the job market.
- The majority of university graduates aspire to have a successful and fulfilling career. This book is a valuable job hunting guide to help them achieve this’. - Professor Sir Paul Curran, President, City, University of London, UK. ‘This book helps graduates manage the dramatic change from a university environment into a professional career. The book’s guidelines and assistance are very helpful. Kick Start Your Career supports the goal of university that graduates are successful in finding a career job. It is a valuable resources for graduates. Highly recommended!’ -Professor Dr.-Ing. Christine Pohl, University of Osnabrueck, Germany. ‘The book provides practical guidance to students on how to secure the right job in an increasingly global market. It provides insights into employment opportunities in USA, UK, Europe, Asia and other regions, and strategies to successfully join the dynamic international workforce’. - Professor Anupma Prakash, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA.
- ‘Students are continually looking for information, knowledge and skills that will set them apart from others in the job market. This publication will provide that resource…and fills a very significant gap that should have global interest.’ -Professor Stuart Phinn, The University of Queensland, Australia. ‘Kick Start Your Career is a comprehensive international guide to help graduate job seekers. It covers all aspects from resumes, cover letters to social media techniques and interviews. A key resource for graduates. I can strongly recommend this book to all students and graduates searching for a good job’. -Professor Ruizhi CHEN, Director, LIESMARS, Wuhan University, China. ‘This book provides a truly international perspective to help students and recent graduates find their career job. I strongly recommend it to all graduates who are looking for a good job in their own country or abroad. It is an important bridge as students move from university to the workplace.’ -Professor Walter MUSAKWA, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
- This book will help graduates progressively build up job-hunting resources – skills, achievements, resume, cover letter and interview responses - and turn this into a practical outcome: a new job. It is a key companion to any student or recent graduate exploring the job market.
- It provides practical, hands on, step-by-step approach. With an integrated Personal Plan that helps create key job search documents, it directs soon-to-be graduates towards achieving their career aspirations. Accompanying online resources include examples and templates, which can be downloaded in Word format to help you prepare resumes and other job search documents.
- It provides practical, hands on, step-by-step approach. With an integrated Personal Plan that helps create key job search documents, it directs soon-to-be graduates towards achieving their career aspirations. Accompanying online resources include examples and templates, which can be downloaded in Word format to help you prepare resumes and other job search documents.
- How to use the book? The book is designed to help readers in a number of ways: Self -tailored GUIDE BOOK to allow students to apply the advice via the Appendices: Personal Plan; it will build the resources graduates will need for job searching (achievements, resume, job application cover letter, online social media profile, etc.) Detailed Contents to allow readers to revisit chapters or directly access parts (e.g. Interview Preparation) .This includes Index, Contents, eResources, Overview and chapter by chapter abstracts. Group discussion / tutorial: These are contained in a number of chapters for those who would use the book and its’ material for a course. Resources - Appendices with practical resource examples (resumes, job application cover letter, etc.) eResources: Added Digital Resources Use the eResources website for the book to access valuable supplementary resources in digital format. It includes templates and examples, such as resumes and cover letters that can be downloaded in digital Word format. References- At the end of each chapter are additional literature references and some useful websites for further study on each of the topics treated in that chapter. These are also available via eResources: Web References as clickable links. Whole Book or Fast-track? Life is busy and time is short so we often struggle with time to do the things we need or want to do. The book has been set up to allow you to work through the whole programme or fast track a shorter option or just check out key chapters relevant to
- CHAPTER 1: Getting Prepared Outlines the structure of the book. Focuses on getting prepared for job searching. Outlines the book’s approach of taking a major activity (such as finding a job) and breaking it into manageable smaller tasks that are completed s part of the book’s Personal Plan.
- CHAPTER 2: Adaptable Strategies Explores ways to adapt to changing job markets and reduced job opportunities. Encourages adaptable strategies and realistic expectations. Explores widening your career options via rebranding and representing yourself to other employment markets. On-line career assessments can assist in exploring your skills and work preferences as well as identifying other employment options.
- CHAPTER 3: Personal Abilities Helps recognise the importance of personal factors in job searching. Encourages development of resilience, adaptability and endurance. Techniques to overcome rejections are important. These include positive thinking; spirit and though lifters as well as support from family, mentors and friends. The aim is to encourage job searchers to keep on trying even if feeling dispirited after a rejection.
- CHAPTER 4: Job Hunting- Key Factors Explores why people win jobs- job selection psychology. The important role of resumes and cover letters are outlined. The importance of Social media in job hunting is highlighted. Outlines key considerations in the job hunting process; these include recognising your skills and achievements. The importance of researching and understanding the job market; this way you can adapt to changes.
- CHAPTER 4: Job Hunting- Key Factors Explores why people win jobs- job selection psychology. The important role of resumes and cover letters are outlined. The importance of Social media in job hunting is highlighted. Outlines key considerations in the job hunting process; these include recognising your skills and achievements. The importance of researching and understanding the job market; this way you can adapt to changes.
- CHAPTER 4: Job Hunting- Key Factors Explores why people win jobs- job selection psychology. The important role of resumes and cover letters are outlined. The importance of Social media in job hunting is highlighted. Outlines key considerations in the job hunting process; these include recognising your skills and achievements. The importance of researching and understanding the job market; this way you can adapt to changes.
- CHAPTER 4: Job Hunting- Key Factors Explores why people win jobs- job selection psychology. The important role of resumes and cover letters are outlined. The importance of Social media in job hunting is highlighted. Outlines key considerations in the job hunting process; these include recognising your skills and achievements. The importance of researching and understanding the job market; this way you can adapt to changes.
- CHAPTER 6: Social Media- Job Search Options Introduction to social media for job searching. Focuses on LinkedIn, Facebook, Google Plus and Twitter as significant social media platforms. Outlines ways employers use social media as well as ways job seekers can use its’ abilities to help them find a job.
- CHAPTER 7: Social Media-Establishing Your On-Line Profile Outlines the main aspens of establishing your social media bio (biography) or profile. Looks at the social media platforms of LinkedIn, Google Plus, Facebook and Twitter to reflect your skills, education and experience for job. Includes tips for each social media platform to strengthen your online profile and be visible. The importance of checking your online profile and the image it projects of you; how to improve it if necessary.
- CHAPTER 8: Social Media for Job Hunting. Opportunities to gain a new position are increased for job seekers by using social media. Techniques are reviewed for using: LinkedIn, Facebook, Google + and Twitter. It highlights the ways job seekers can increase their online visibility using social media. Social media has become a key way employers advertise and fill positions; understanding they ways they operate can assist job seekers.
- CHAPTER 9: Personal Development Personal development is important in career development and job hunting; it’s about understanding ourselves. It can help make better choices; it can assist when facing challenges. Outlines psychological techniques like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to handle the ways we think and process issues. Examining ourselves via methods such as Myers- Briggs ® (MBTI) ® personality surveys or STRONG Interest Inventory ® (SII) ® help identify our personality and work preferences as well as areas that interest us. Online Career Assessment surveys can assist in identifying graduates wider capabilities and linking them to job types. Job searching can involve difficult choices. Three decision making tools are outlined: SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) Analysis. Decision Balance Analysis. Force Field analysis.
- CHAPTER 10: General Achievements Statements -Developing Your Selling Points Focuses on recognising achievements and describing them succinctly. Provides valuable information for resumes and interviews. It covers seven most common achievement areas: teamwork; quality; commitment; timeliness; people skills; communication and customer service. In addition it identifies other achievements such as computer skills; software tools; problem solving and analysis as well as self motivation skills. It teachers graduates how to recognise these achievement and respond to questions about them. The development of short achievement statements prepares the material that can be valuable in responding to job criteria and interviews
- CHAPTER 11: Achievements: Extended - Further Selling Points These relate to specific careers and jobs. These achievements provide added valuable material; they extended the ways graduates can respond to job criteria in their applications and to interview questions. It is about recognising achievements, developing succinct statements and responding to job requirements. They form valuable inputs for Foundation Resumes and Targeted resumes (or CVs). They draw on graduates experiences, volunteer roles and part time work. They help graduates stand out from others.
- CHAPTER 12: Preparing Your Foundation Resume-Stage 1 The focus is building up a resource material of skills, experiences and education into a Foundation Resume. This is a resource to draw on for job applications and interviews. It provides key information for a shorter Targeted Resume (or CV) which becomes part of job applications. It outlines the key elements of a good resume and resume content. The Personal plan part helps the graduate complete this document.
- CHAPTER 13: Preparing Your Foundation Resume-Stage 2 The focus is on extending the Foundation resume by addressing professional, job specific and other criteria. It includes checks to make on the resume. This becomes a valuable resource for the final job application resume (a shorter Targeted resume) as well as interview preparation.
- CHAPTER 14: Referees and References References and referees are an important part of the job selection process. They allow potential employers to further assess job applicants. Techniques are outlined for job seekers to use referees to project a positive image when seeking a job. It outlines ways to: arrange references; who to ask and how to manage referees
- CHAPTER 15: Preparing Your Targeted Resume: Country Specific The chapter addresses some of the broader differences in formats for different countries or regions. It provides a broad review of: Australia- New Zealand; United Kingdom; USA; Europe; Asia; Canada; South America and China. It outlines that no one size fits all for resume (or CV) formats and how to select an appropriate country or regional resume format. It moves the graduate from creating resume content (Foundation Resume) to editing and adapting it into a shorter Targeted Resume that is appropriate to the country or region. The Personal plan part helps the graduate to edit their skills, experience and education into a short resume that relates to a specific job.
- CHAPTER 16: Preparing Your Tailored Cover Letter Outlines the ways to prepare cover letters with tips to make an impact. Professional presentation and style along with examples. Includes tailoring the letter to a specific job criteria.
- CHAPTER 17: Interviews This Chapter is about helping graduates prepare for interviews; it provides an understanding of good interview techniques which are critical for getting a job offer. Guidance on role plays, practicing and pre- preparing responses is included. It's important to develop your ‘selling points’ and know how to use them effectively in responses to potential new questions. Outlines key issues like communications skills, presentation, body language and understanding why interview panels select certain people. The chapter provides advice on ways to overcome interview rejections.
- CHAPTER 17: Interviews This Chapter is about helping graduates prepare for interviews; it provides an understanding of good interview techniques which are critical for getting a job offer. Guidance on role plays, practicing and pre- preparing responses is included. It's important to develop your ‘selling points’ and know how to use them effectively in responses to potential new questions. Outlines key issues like communications skills, presentation, body language and understanding why interview panels select certain people. The chapter provides advice on ways to overcome interview rejections.
- CHAPTER 17: Interviews This Chapter is about helping graduates prepare for interviews; it provides an understanding of good interview techniques which are critical for getting a job offer. Guidance on role plays, practicing and pre- preparing responses is included. It's important to develop your ‘selling points’ and know how to use them effectively in responses to potential new questions. Outlines key issues like communications skills, presentation, body language and understanding why interview panels select certain people. The chapter provides advice on ways to overcome interview rejections.
- CHAPTER 17: Interviews This Chapter is about helping graduates prepare for interviews; it provides an understanding of good interview techniques which are critical for getting a job offer. Guidance on role plays, practicing and pre- preparing responses is included. It's important to develop your ‘selling points’ and know how to use them effectively in responses to potential new questions. Outlines key issues like communications skills, presentation, body language and understanding why interview panels select certain people. The chapter provides advice on ways to overcome interview rejections.
- CHAPTER 17: Interviews This Chapter is about helping graduates prepare for interviews; it provides an understanding of good interview techniques which are critical for getting a job offer. Guidance on role plays, practicing and pre- preparing responses is included. It's important to develop your ‘selling points’ and know how to use them effectively in responses to potential new questions. Outlines key issues like communications skills, presentation, body language and understanding why interview panels select certain people. The chapter provides advice on ways to overcome interview rejections.