4 tips to sell yourself in an interview.
1 April 2013
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Appearance, argumentation, preparation: 4 tips to positively attract the attention of recruiters.
Starting with confidence
You know about positive thinking? A few tips will help you gain confidence on the day: visualize the interview scene, practice in front of a mirror with a smile, wear neat clothes... Researching information, answering the most frequent questions and writing your argument will complete your preparation and make you more serene.
Listing your strengths
The famous question of qualities and defects is always relevant. It is a matter of becoming aware of and highlighting your positive experiences and the most attractive traits of your personality. However, avoid appearing arrogant or pretentious!
Standing out
By receiving many candidates, recruiters often hear the same answers, "common" answers. Stand out by giving them more thorough and reasoned answers. For example, to the question: "Why did you apply to our company?", go further than the simple "Because you are reputed". Give concrete examples, and if possible, quantified ones: "The success of your project X, which generated X sales, particularly interested me."
Synthesizing
Finally, don't let yourself be overwhelmed by time. You may sometimes get the question "Introduce yourself". In this case, and more generally, answer in a few impactful and precise sentences. A good opportunity to cleverly sell yourself!
Pascaline Roi.
Careerbuilder.com
Posted on April 1, 2013.
Starting with confidence
You know about positive thinking? A few tips will help you gain confidence on the day: visualize the interview scene, practice in front of a mirror with a smile, wear neat clothes... Researching information, answering the most frequent questions and writing your argument will complete your preparation and make you more serene.
Listing your strengths
The famous question of qualities and defects is always relevant. It is a matter of becoming aware of and highlighting your positive experiences and the most attractive traits of your personality. However, avoid appearing arrogant or pretentious!
Standing out
By receiving many candidates, recruiters often hear the same answers, "common" answers. Stand out by giving them more thorough and reasoned answers. For example, to the question: "Why did you apply to our company?", go further than the simple "Because you are reputed". Give concrete examples, and if possible, quantified ones: "The success of your project X, which generated X sales, particularly interested me."
Synthesizing
Finally, don't let yourself be overwhelmed by time. You may sometimes get the question "Introduce yourself". In this case, and more generally, answer in a few impactful and precise sentences. A good opportunity to cleverly sell yourself!
Pascaline Roi.
Careerbuilder.com
Posted on April 1, 2013.
