Preparing Yourself for a Job Interview

You need to be prepared physically and mentally by having a clear, practical and concise step-by-step strategy or roadmap when going for your job interview. You want to be relaxed, sound and look confident. You want to impress the interviewer with your presentation skills so you can be that outstanding candidate they are looking for.

This book has 2 sections: 1st section will lead you through a step-by-step process in what you need to do before, during and after an interview. The 2nd section is Discovering Your Genius: Workbook on Skills Identification and Goal Setting.

This workbook will help you discover your personality profile in which you can use in writing your cover letter and resume as well as prepare you for speaking while in the interview. By knowing all this information about yourself will make you more confident in yourself and your abilities. It also has a step-by-step process formula in creating goals for yourself. Without setting goals, you may struggle to find direction

PART 1 - HOME PREPARATIONS
Deciding what you want to do
Common Mistakes
Knowing your skills, talents, qualities and traits
Job searching
Application process
Things to think about when creating your CV / Resume
Creating your CV / Resume
Know your CV / Resume backwards
Writing a cover letter
Getting directions
Researching the company
What to take with you
Getting groomed
What to wear
Prepare Mentally
Social media sites

PART 2 - AT THE INTERVIEW
What to expect
What to remember while in the interview
Business Etiquette
First Impressions
Body Language
Greetings
How to have a good interview
Understand the interviewers agenda
Branding yourself / Selling your skills
What questions are most asked
What questions to ask
What questions not to ask
How to negotiate your salary
What questions to ask after the offer
When you should NOT take the job
Responsibilities

PART 3 - AFTER THE INTERVIEW
Write down notes about the interview for future reference
Write a thank you note
Follow up

A CHECK LIST TO TAKE WITH YOU

TEMPLATES
Cover Letter
Resume
Thank-you Letter

WORKBOOK - SKILLS IDENTIFICATION AND GOAL SETTING

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