Friday 15 March 2013

The Bad interview experience what can I do next??




The title for this blog may not be very positive but at some point a bad interview may of happened to some of us! I want to explore ways in which you can think about how to spin that negative experience into a positive interview for the next time.

Let's look at some of the three things you could do before you go to your next interview: 

Positivity-If one interview doesn't go according to plan don't worry remember to remain positive in your on-going job hunt and interview process. If your positive attitude and enthusiasm shines through in a interview this will demonstrate to the potential employer that you really want the job!!

Interview practise - If interviews make you nervous then practising answers could help you. You can't always tell what a potential interview could bring but if you have a good grasp of the job specification and have looked through it, this can give you a fair idea of what they could ask you. So making a list of potential questions linked to the job specification and then practising the questions either out loud or with someone can then help you assess how much you are actually answering the question.Getting feedback from someone else could help see where you may be going wrong. For example: what kind of skills and experience would you bring to this role? Think about all the skills you have communication, team work, time management etc.Then give a specific example of how your experience could benefit you in this future job role. Stick to what is being asked and try not to elaborate too much.

Preparation-  If you go anywhere for a job interview you need to make sure you have researched the organisation or establishment before hand. This shows you have an genuine interest in your potential employer. Make sure you think about your research and look through your job specification so that you can then make a list of questions you could can ask at the end of the interview. For example how does your company support staff with training? This type of question shows the employer you are willing to learn and go further in your job role and you are enthusiastic about working with them etc.

Aimee Bateman a renowned employment expert give me her input on the bad interview experience its really positive advice. 

"It is essential in these situations to remain 'present'. Don't focus on the past moments, or the future (what they be  thinking or what they will say when you have left the room). Stay present and focus on the moment you are in.

Also remember that jobs and companies are only ever as good as the people. So even if the job description and company looked perfect, it wouldn't have been so perfect if your colleagues were so negative."

Remember your interviewers should also come across as being professional and being interested in what you have to say otherwise you wouldn't be sitting in the interview room in the first place. Think about if you did accept the job role how the atmosphere of the work place would be?  Can you see you self working there? Most people have a sense of if they got the job when they leave the interview room. If it's something you really want, go for it but if your instincts tell you the environment isn't for you don't feel pressure to accept etc. Remember remain positive and you may go to a number of interviews but persevere and you will get something that will suit you!! Good luck.

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