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What your body language says about you.
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What your body language says about you

  • Laura-McGrath
  • September 22, 2017
  • interview tips, interview coaching, Body Language

Pictures speak louder than words…………………This is particularly true in an interview situation where body language plays a significant factor in determining whether an employer sees you as a trustworthy, confident, capable individual who has a future with their company.  Interestingly, research has shown that words by themselves account for only 7% of the impact of your message, a hefty 38% of the message is transmitted by tone of voice and the remaining 55% is communicated by body language.

As most of us have no idea how we are perceived by other people we underestimate the significance of non verbal forms of communication and how it can lessen the impact on what we are saying.  I have highlighted below, the four most common pitfalls for interviewees. By modifying your behaviour in these areas, you will dramatically increase your interview performance and your ability to influence the final outcome.

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Interview Questions on Communications Skills
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Interview Questions on Communication Skills

  • Laura-McGrath
  • September 22, 2017
  • interview tips, interview coaching, Communication Questions

Once an employer is satisfied that you can do the job, they will focus their attention on your communication skills.  Specifically they’ll want to know how you’ll interact with colleagues/ senior management /customers, how skilled you are at resolving conflict and how adept you are in the art of negotiation.  By anticipating questions that will be asked, you can prepare examples that show your competency in these areas and prove that you are a great fit for the role.

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Funny Interview Moments
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Funny Interview Moments

  • Laura-McGrath
  • September 22, 2017
  • interview coaching

Humour and interviews do not often go hand in hand.  But in the spirit of the New Year, we would like to share some amusing interview moments with you to help you start your job search on a happy note……………

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Graduate Interviews
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Graduate Interviews

  • Laura-McGrath
  • September 22, 2017
  • interview tips, graduate interviews

Recently graduated? Looking to get your first step on the career ladder? As there is always high interest in the best companies, graduates need to sharpen up their interview skills to give themselves the best possible chance of beating off the competition and securing a job offer.

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How to succeed in a group interview.
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How to succeed in a group interview

  • Laura-McGrath
  • September 22, 2017
  • interview tips, interview coaching, group interview

Group interviews are a popular way for employers to assess a large number of applicants in a cost effective and timely manner.  They’re often used so to determine qualities such as communication/ influencing / leadership skills and are a good way to test how well job applicants will behave in a stressful environment.  

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Dealing with Silence in Interviews

  • Laura-McGrath
  • September 22, 2017
  • interview tips, interview coaching

What do you do when the flow of conversation comes to a grinding halt in an interview?  It’s very easy to feel the weight of silence and the impulse to fill the gap can be hard to overcome.  Below are some useful tips to help you deal with these wordless moments:

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How to manage the interviewer
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How to manage the interviewer?

  • Laura-McGrath
  • September 22, 2017
  • interview tips, Manage Interviewer

Interviewing is a complex process where personal dynamics take centre stage.  By developing an awareness of the main personality types, you can help you improve your ability to adapt to the interviewer’s individual style. Developing such a flexible approach can impact on the direction and style of the interview and ultimately its outcome. 

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Humour in the interview room
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Humour in the Interview Room

  • Laura-McGrath
  • September 21, 2017
  • interview coaching, Interview Tip, Interview Humour

Humour and interviews don’t often go hand in hand but to get your year off on a happy note, we would like to share some funny stories with you. These are taken from a survey we recently conducted with over 1,000 Human Resource Managers. 

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Influencing Communication Skills
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Influencing / Communication Skills

  • Laura-McGrath
  • September 21, 2017
  • interview tips, interview coaching, Communication Skills

Fashion touches every aspect of our lives – our latest phone model, hair style, colours we wear, music we buy….  The recruitment sector is no different and is subject to “what’s hot and what’s not”.  So what are the latest interview trends and how do you best adapt your style to beat the competition? 

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Overcoming Interview Nerves
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Overcoming Interview Nerves

  • Laura-McGrath
  • September 21, 2017
  • interview tips, interview coaching, Interview Nerves

Sweaty palms, racing heart, blood pumping through the veins.  Only 60 minutes to prove yourself and wipe the competition to the floor. Winner takes all, no prizes for runners up.  These days, interviews are a fraught process, brutally competitive and require nerves of steel. 

Many of these emotions are also experienced by athletes before entering a big competition.     Sports psychologists have been employed by world class athletes since the1988 Olympics, to help them manage the intense pressure that comes with competing in world championships.    In this article we will look at some of the mental exercises used by elite athletes to ensure they excel in their field and win that coveted gold medal.

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