Do you feel terrified when you go for a job interview I think
we all feel the same way to a greater or lesser extent. It’s
natural for us, during the course of the interview, to think of the reasons why
we shouldn’t get the job rather than why we should, for example, the
qualifications aren’t quite right, the job sounds far too demanding, can I take
the responsibility Have I been out of the workforce for too long Instead of
concentrating on your weaknesses, concentrate on your strengths. Instead of
worrying about the fact that you’re "too old", think about all the wisdom and
experience you can bring to a job which a younger person perhaps
can’t. It’s a good idea to spend some time trying to sort out
what the employer wants. Don’t go into an interview "blind"—do some homework.
Even if the job functions seem obvious, make a list of them starting with the
most important ones. Then under each function put down two or three things you
have done that are relevant. If you’re changing jobs, emphasize your skills and
not your official title of employment. Many skills are transferred and what you
must emphasize is how your skills can be transferable from one field to another.
Such skills could include speaking, writing and editing, organizing, managing,
and supervising. Talking to people, in the same or related fields, and looking
through professional journals are other hints for successful preparation for the
job you deserve! Suggestions for Interviewees Problems of many
interviewees: They feel (46) Suggestions for a job interviewee: 1. to think of
our (47) 2. to think that we have more
(48) than a younger person 3. to pay more
attention to (49) if we are changing jobs 4.
Besides talking to people in the same occupation, (50) ia
another preparation to get a job.