7 reasons to treat a job interview like dating

7 reasons to treat a job interview like dating

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  7 reasonsto treata job interview like dating The top 7 reasons why you should treat job interviews like dating and be yourself to find your best career match.
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  Feeling the pressureto bend the truth in an interview is not unusual. The thing is, job interviews are like dating, with both you and the employer trying to find a great match. If you stay honest, you have the best shot of finding the right fit for both you and your employer. Keep these tips in mind next time you sit down to find your match.
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  Beyourself and findyour career match
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  Build your story Intelling the story of how you got where you are and what you are hoping to achieve in a position, you have a chance to show the variety of experiences that have made you unique. Being honest in talking about your life allows you to take stock and think about the key parts of your life. Think about both good and bad experiences to build a story demonstrating your skills and also how you overcame challenges.
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  NOT Everything needS tobe said There may be something in your past you don’t want to talk about with potential employers, and they may not need to know. If you’re not asked, and it is not a legal requirement, there is no need to share information you want to keep private.
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  Putting a positive spinon something isn’t lying If there is something that you don’t want to mention to a potential employer, but know you should, think about re-framing it. If you had a lot of jobs in the last few years, explain that you had the opportunity to gain a diverse skill set while searching for meaningful work.
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  Beyourself and findyour career match
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  Stay true to yourself Buildingan amazing résumé with a range of extra skills and qualifications you don’t actually have may get you in the door, but you will end up in a situation where you don’t know how to do the job you were hired to do. Tell the truth, so you end up in a job suited to your abilities and can be given a chance to grow, without hurting your future employment opportunities.
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  What is your greatestweakness? This is one of the most common interview questions, and answering it gives you the chance to show who you really are. Be true to yourself and take this as an opportunity to show self- awareness, and how you adjust the way you work to account for any strengths and weaknesses you may have.
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  Beyourself and findyour career match
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  Integrity is important Being honestin an interview and showing how you have acted in previous study and work situations clearly demonstrates your values around integrity. Not only is this a quality employers look for, most jobs will require some degree of confidentiality, whether in regards to finance positions or client information to adhere to privacy laws in Australia. In showing you have integrity, you will be selling your ability to be sensitive with this information.
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  I don’t know… Notknowing the answer to a question might seem like the worst thing that could happen in a job interview. Instead of making something up, say that you don’t know, but remember to follow that up with how you would find out, and anything you have worked on that you think would be a similar process.
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  What to remember Alwayskeep in mind that the interviewer is really just trying to find the best person for the job, and you’re trying to find the best job for you. Be honest about your experiences, your qualities and what you are hoping to achieve, in order to find the best fit for you.
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  CRICOS: QLD00244B  NSW02225M TEQSA: PRV12081  29.2.4  10.2016  Graphics © Shutterstock social.usq.edu.au Need more help? If you need more help to prepare for upcoming job interviews, contact the Career Development team at Student Services. They have lots of great information and the expertise to help you prepare for a successful career. Online usq.edu.au or visit the CareerHub On-campus Ipswich +61 7 3470 4400 [email protected] Springfield +61 7 3470 4400 [email protected] Toowoomba +61 7 4631 2372 [email protected]