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Skip to contentEver feared an&nbsp;Interview&nbsp;Disaster?&nbsp;Missed the perfect opportunity to shine?&nbsp;Let´s make sure this doesn´t happen to you.“When we read Kirstie´s CV we thought great! &nbsp;But, ten minutesinto the interview, we knew we’d have to continue our search.”Ann, Senior Consultant, A Perfect CareerSo what happened?When Ann invited Kirstie for a&nbsp;job&nbsp;interview, she wanted to hear what set her apart from other candidates.&nbsp; Moreover, she wanted proof.Unfortunately, Kirstie´s&nbsp;interview technique&nbsp;lacked preparation and she failed to convince Ann of the value she had to offer and&nbsp;missed the chance to get the job.An all too&nbsp;familiar&nbsp;interview&nbsp;scenario!It helps to know exactly what&nbsp;interviewers&nbsp;look for.As MBAs, HR managers and recruitment consultants, we understand what the&nbsp;interviewer is looking for.&nbsp; But, to be honest&nbsp;it is not a mystery!&nbsp; Whichever recruitment job site,&nbsp; whichever employer website or whichever vacancy column you read, the same key competencies and `soft skills are specified time and time again …Just look at extracts from&nbsp;job advertisements – all seeking people who will:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; provide value-added·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; be influential and credible·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; have a solution led approach·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; demonstrate a flair for communication·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; possess outstanding influencing skills·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; be business and performance-focused·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; take a commercially strategic approach·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; collaborate and build relationships across the business·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; be capable of devising and delivering successful strategies·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; be able to inspire confidence, and make balanced judgments·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; have ambition – a self-starter, with enthusiasm and fresh ideas·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; be able to inspire and lead your team to deliver first-rate results·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; be a team player but able to work and make decisions independentlySo when conducting&nbsp;job interviews, recruiters have clearly defined expectations!&nbsp; They know what they are after – and rest assured, they never ask a question without knowing the answer they want.While some deceptively simple&nbsp;interview questions&nbsp;might be easy to field, others are more subtle.&nbsp; Your&nbsp;answers to interview questions&nbsp;will speak volumes about your capabilities, personality and style –&nbsp;whether you&nbsp;fit the job profile and employer’s culture – &nbsp;and whether you get the job.The best way to prepare for a&nbsp;job interview is to research the company and market in-depth to enable you to&nbsp;answer questions&nbsp;relevant to that particular work environment. Visit the company website to gain an insight into their business, culture, market environment, goals and the challenges to be overcome. Successful candidates are the ones who have really done their research and can express genuine interest! Don’t try to “wing it”!&nbsp; Review&nbsp;sample interview questions and answers&nbsp;and carry out a&nbsp;mock interview&nbsp;by formulating and perfecting your own answers to potential questions.These interview questions seek to cover issues that concern employers today:Use the STAR-L approach when responding to interview questions:Situation: Outline a situation where you developed a particular experience or used the required skills or qualities.Task:&nbsp;What was your role and what did you have to do?Action:&nbsp;What did you do and how did you do it?Result: What did you achieve? What were the results?Learning:&nbsp;What did you learn. What would you do differently next time?Interview preparation will help you respond easily and convincingly to the above and other questions that can be tailored to your level of careerSell yourself!&nbsp; This is no time to hold back!&nbsp; A successful&nbsp;interview&nbsp;technique is to give an example of one of your accomplishments that relates directly to the job vacancy. Review your CV Resume and job profile and find an example that would be beneficial to the company.If you applied with a targeted cover letter, draw on that for your response. For instance, if a recent graduate and you are interviewing for a job involving teamwork, explain to the interviewer how during your degree you worked on many team projects and this involved brainstorming ideas, pooling resources, providing support and working together to deliver a presentation within timescale and with a high 2:1 result• Listen carefully to the questions and think through your reply before responding• If you don´t understand the question, ask for it to be repeated, then take your time and don´t panic!• Before speaking, consider: “Is what I am about to say relevant and will it demonstrate my suitability for the role”• Support what you say with a specific example• Choose a topic that is easy to explain and easy for the interviewer to grasp• Take the time to set the scene – we often assume that because we know what we are trying to communicate, the person we are speaking to understands the message. This is not always the case&nbsp; • Provide a balanced answer (a) a beginning&nbsp;&nbsp; …. the background situation, (b) what you actually did&nbsp; and (c) always end with a positive outcome• Pause, measure your words, be concise, avoid repetition, don´t be negative• Keep light and bright – present a confident, relaxed demeanour• Always end on a positive note – you are paid for bottom-line result and this is what recruiters notice and remember during and after the interviewAt the end of the interview demonstrate your interest and confidence by asking them questions about the job you will be asking once appointed; for example: what systems do you use, how do you measure performance, what future challenges does the company face, are there any current issues to be resolved, etc etc.&nbsp; Asking questions now might save finding out you are in the wrong job later!Here is a sample an Interviewer might pose&nbsp;for&nbsp;CONCEPTUAL THINKINGThe following question seeks to identify the degree to which a job applicant can recognise an opportunity and use initiative to improve business performance by identifying the key issues and recommending proposalsQuestion: Describe a situation where you were able to identify and suggest a solution to a problem.&nbsp; What was the problem? What did you suggest?&nbsp; Describe your thinking processes.&nbsp; What was the outcome?“When I joined the company I did some competitor research and noticed that the other businesses were winning clients by using a telesales strategy, whereas this company relied on online applications.&nbsp; We were the only business in the market not using a telesales approach to generate business“I suggested we trial telesales approach as competitors appeared to be doing well.&nbsp; I presented a proposal to my directors which involved paying for 200 leads on people with debt problems – at a cost of £2,000.&nbsp; I did a cost-benefit analysis which indicated that if just one lead turned into a case we would achieve a good ROI (return on investment)“We are currently implementing the telesales strategy and although it is early days the indications are that we will exceed profit forecasts”This answer to the question was excellent as it demonstrated the candidate´s drive, initiative and commercial awareness.&nbsp; It is clear to see that a future employer would be lucky to have this person on their team!&nbsp; So how else can we ensure your success?A Perfect CV&nbsp;offers a 1-to-1&nbsp;interview consultancy&nbsp;individually&nbsp;tailored to you,&nbsp;your career aspirations&nbsp;and the&nbsp;job&nbsp;you want.Although interviewing is something of an art form, it is definitely one that can be learned or improved quite quickly.&nbsp; Your consultant is highly trained to stimulate your awareness of the skills and capabilities required, advise you how to think strategically and improve your all-round presentation.With your personal consultant, you will fine-tune the skills necessary to build a rapport with interviewers&nbsp;and demonstrate your ability and confidence through innovative communication techniques.Words are just part of the process.&nbsp; Your consultant will advise you of unintentional messages you might send by your visual presentation, expression, body language, attitude, the warmth of manner and level of receptivity. You will learn how to overcome nerves by looking and feeling confident and ensure you leave a really positive impression

Skip to contentEver feared an&nbsp;Interview&nbsp;Disaster?&nbsp;Missed the perfect opportunity to shine?&nbsp;Let´s make sure this doesn´t happen to you.“When we read Kirstie´s CV we thought great! &nbsp;But, ten minutesinto the interview, we knew we’d have to continue our search.”Ann, Senior Consultant, A Perfect CareerSo what happened?When Ann invited Kirstie for a&nbsp;job&nbsp;interview, she wanted to hear what set her apart from other candidates.&nbsp; Moreover, she wanted proof.Unfortunately, Kirstie´s&nbsp;interview technique&nbsp;lacked preparation and she failed to convince Ann of...

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