Kirsty Bonner’s Evergreen Tips for Job Interview Preparation

Kirsty Bonner was a beautiful soul who simply wanted the workplace to be the best place, despite late, she lives on the heart of many. Here’re Kirsty’s tips job seekers who has an upcoming Interview will benefit from after a great job interview preparation

Core Fact on Job Interview Preparation

Experience is the best teacher. Nothing beats the spontaneity and authenticity of speech when backed by years of relevant professional experience.

For fresh graduates, there is a need to practice, research, and rehearse.

For experienced professionals, it’s second nature. Why? You can sense deep down if you are truly qualified for the job based on the years in the role you want to take!

You don’t even need a resume because you can perform a walk-through of your career to your interviewer. It’s not merely an interview anymore but rather a retelling of your life story.

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Here’s your best practices for a job interview preparation.

1. Record yourself. Is your tone of voice varied? Do you sound enthusiastic?

2. Get 2 friends, one is the interviewer, one is the interviewee, and the third of you three is the observer to give feedback. Take turns playing each role.

3. If you haven’t had an interview before or for a while, research – find out what type of interview it will be, for example, would it be a behavioral or an EQ/IQ interview, make research.

4. Write questions down on post-it notes, mix them up, and keep practicing in different orders.

5. Don’t practice slumped on the couch. Get a table with chairs on both sides like an interview.

6. Choose your outfit. Don’t rely on the last minute to throw on the nearest suit in the wardrobe.

7. Imagine you are already in the job. Close your eyes and picture it. This helps with calming and answering.

8. Practice your greeting. Decisions can be made in the first 5 minutes, make sure your address is right.

9. Read the job description again and again so you could almost recite it. This will help you be geared up as to what to promote in your answers.

10. Practice your interview with a virtual or face to face interview coach.

7 ways to prevent Interview ANXIETY

1. Don’t over-caffeinate.
2. Avoid being:
   Hungover.
   Sleep-deprived.
   Dehydrated.
   In a rush.
   Late.
   Wearing tight new shoes.
   Unsure of the interview location.
3. Be prepared by:
   Researching the company.
   Practicing C.A.R. technique.
   Having notes at hand for phone/Skype interviews
   Preparing 3 questions that you wish to ask
4. Remember that this is a two-way conversation; not a dangerous situation.
5. Picture yourself in your mind feeling relaxed.
6. Breathe deeply to regulate your heart-beat.
7. Smile. A great way to relieve tension for you and the interviewer!

Being slightly nervous ahead of an interview is a good thing; it’s Adrenalin! Take note of these tips. Even when good interviewers do what they can to create a relaxed environment and rapport during an interview, some candidates seem overwhelmed with anxiety and fear.  Tight, new shoes can create anxiety, lol, guess you don’t know that

But if you know you are susceptible to serious jitters, do EVERYTHING possible to make the day of the interview run smoothly.

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• Honest/Trustworthy
• Self-reliant
• Driven
• Inspired
• Critical thinker
• Motivated
• Optimistic
• Empathetic
• Passionate
• Determined
• Responsible
• Accountable
• Loyal
• Focused
• Adaptable
• Enthusiastic
• Energetic
• Insightful
• Dependable
• Efficient

These are personal TRAITS (not skills), in no particular order, and to name but a few.

These words should appear strategically in your CV/Resume, Cover Letter/Email, LinkedIn Profile, and should be used to answer the INTERVIEW questions.

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1. The Goal has no Plan.
2. The Plan has no Method.
3. The Method has no Discipline.

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Hope you enjoyed this Tips on How to get Well Prepared for a Job Interview?

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Kirsty Bonner of blessed memories.