However, many career-driven competitors - even native speakers - need to freshen their grammar and conversational skills to ace the ultimate step in the job hunting process - the interview.
Your future employer wants to know how you ''fit'' on the team to produce
Learn below how to use the interview to your advantage!
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Job Hunt Series
While trite, it is true: English is the lingua franca for many of the top industries in the world from business and science to media and the arts.As you know, this blog, Orlando English and Translation Spot, is devoted to help you improve your English skills and use English to advance in your career.
In the previous posts in the series, you learned some essential English job hunt vocabulary, how to craft a crisp cover letter, mistakes to avoid on the resume, and finally, what to do during the interview.
We continue our series with sure-fire tips to improve your career prospects in order to get your dream job!
Job Hunting Interview: Avoid these 3 Mistakes
Your first impression with an employers is essential.1. Not understanding the company.
Be prepared for the interview!
Research the interviewer, if possible.
Know the company well: read the latest press releases, Google their name in the news, and know their last quarterly stock performance.
You get the idea!
2. Not preparing your own questions.
The job interview is a two-way street.
You don't have to live in terror for the 30-minutes and hang onto your seat.
Be confident. Show your genuine interest in the company.
Come up with a list of 3 top questions to ask the interviewer. Make those questions show how YOU are the best candidate for the job!
3. Not following directions.
If you cannot follow instructions for the job interview, a company does not have time to waste on the job.
If you are requested to bring a copy (or two!) of your resume, make sure you have them with you.
If there are any other special directions, make sure you heed them and make sure the interviewer knows you did. Your dedication will be rewarded.
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Job Hunting Interview: Do these 3 Hot Tips
Instead, follow these 3 tips to ace your next job interview.
1. Practice responses with an instructor or friend.
Your preparation goes beyond company knowledge.
Practice giving responses calmly and confidently to your instructor or a friend.
Be ready to adjust your level of language to meet the occasion of the interview.
Always err on the side of being more formal.
2. Exactly match your skills, experience, and knowledge to the position.
Part of the pre-interview practice is to take the time to match up your past accomplishments to the job requirements.
At least, conjure up 3 messages you want to convey to the interviewer.
Wrap your knowledge, skills, and experience around these 3 notions and repeat them throughout your interview.
What impression do you want to leave with the company?
3. ABC.
Sales people know this acronym well - Always Be Closing.
Do the same in your interview!
Answer questions by showing how YOU are the best candidate and how ONLY you need to be considered for the job.
Your cover letter is a sales piece. You got the interview.
So something you said intrigued the company to invite you to an interview.
Continue to sell yourself during the interview and make sure you CLOSE the deal!
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Conclusion
Now you are ready to ace your job interview!Bookmark this blog and continue to read each article which will help you to sharpen your English skills for a better career in our interdependent global economy!
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note: The writings here are my personal observations. This blog is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the city of Orlando.
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