Great interview skills

In the world of work today you have to have an edge in order to get on. Whether it is keeping your present job, applying for a new job, or getting a promotion with your current employer. Those who can demonstrate a certain library of skills and resources are always going to have the upper hand. The truth is that it is no longer IQ that counts, it is EQ

These days emotional intelligence is what employers are looking for. Those four elements of self awareness, self management. social awareness, and relationship management are crucial in developing fluid and collaborative working relationships that create cohesion within teams both small and large.

Learn how to put your emotional intelligence to good use and secure job that you want.

So ok, you have done the basics. You've chosen the right clothes, not too informal, they are clean and well pressed. You've washed your face and cleaned your teeth. Your hair has been slicked down or spiked up, whichever is your style and you are ready to roll. Now what? Well let me tell you that knowing what your strengths and weaknesses are is a good start but you will still have to give a good account of yourself at the interview.

How about these hot tips.

Find out as much as you can about the company before you go for the first interview. Ask friends and family about the firm. Are they in the fortune 500? How long have they been in business? How many produce lines do they run? You can always ask to have some leaflets posted out to you if you are nice to the receptionist. Using the internet might prove fruitful. If you have a good network you could ask around to see if they are the kind of employer you would like to work for. What are the holidays? Do they provide any health care? What is their performance in regard to continuing development?

Take a look at their advert. Notice which of the skills they are asking for and match them with your own. Keep in mind that adverts for jobs are often given to HR without much analysis, a telephone call or in some cases a requisition is all that is put into the wording. What this means is that whatever skills the advert asks for there many be other skills that are not mentioned. Often when applying for a job it comes to light that the company operates a particular piece of software, you might not be experienced in using this package but past experience of using bespoke software is an advantage. What an employer is looking for in this instance of someone who can learn quickly. If we break int down into the four elements we can better understand what an employer is looking for.

These first two skills are about you.


Self Awareness

In the vernacular someone who is self aware will know what makes them tick. They wouldn't for example take a job in a frozen food warehouse if they hated the cold. Knowing what makes you tick also means knowing what your values are. Are you someone who wants to take care of people. Then if so you could be suited to a job in nursing or dental care. Or do you prefer to work in isolation with little supervision. If you are someone who thrives on praise then you might want to reconsider thinking of a position in the armed forces. Being self aware means the ability to perceive your own emotions and stay aware of them in the now. Being self aware means being able to keep on top of how you respond in certain situations. How self aware are you. In the place of work being self aware means that you will know what your strengths and which are you development areas. You will be aware of your own belief systems. You know what motivates you. What you want/need to learn about yourself and where you are headed in the future. Self aware means "how do you see yourself as a person?


Self-Management


Means to direct your behavior in a way that is both useful to your employer but also useful for you. This means managing your emotional reactions to all situations and people. Keeping your interactions calm and focussed upon the goal.


These last two skills focus more on your interaction with other people.

Social Awareness

The way you pick up on what is going on with other people. Being able to perceive other peoples emotions. This often means understanding what is happening with other people even if you don't feel the say way as they do.

Relationships Management

The ability to use the insight that you have in yourself and into human nature to manage interactions successfully. Using emotional awareness guide you into clear and effective ways of cummunicating with others.


Your Career Portfolio will allow you to examine these questions and assemble the answers along with clear evidence that can help you to demonstrate to any manager or future employer that skills and experience that you can bring to bear should they decided to employ you.