by Trish Springsteen | Mar 21, 2011 | Business, Communication, Job Interviews, Personal Development
When we think about a job interview we often forget the simple principle that basically it is all about answering questions.The interviewers wants to find out as much about you in the time frame allowed and so they will ask a number of pointed questions designed to...
by Trish Springsteen | Mar 17, 2011 | Business, Communication, Job Interviews, Personal Development
When we talk about Interview Skills, we mostly look at it from the point of view of the one going to the interview and the problems they face in preparing and practicing for their big day.But today I want to take a look at the problems faced the person on the other...
by Trish Springsteen | Mar 11, 2011 | Business, Communication, Job Interviews, Personal Development
”The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” –Peter F. DruckerI think we have realised by now that a job interview is really a sales pitch; we are selling our competency and ability to the employer so that they understand we...
by Trish Springsteen | Mar 8, 2011 | Business, Communication, Job Interviews, Personal Development
If you have attended more than one job interview, I am sure you have come across the question ‘Why do you want this job?’ asked in one way or the other. At first glance it looks relatively easy to answer, after all most of us want a job because we want to get...
by Trish Springsteen | Mar 6, 2011 | Business, Communication, Job Interviews, Public Speaking
… and the triumvirate of ‘L’s that lead to success are Letters, Leadership and Listening. A somewhat disparate lot!!Why Letters? So many job applications these days are submitted as ‘Forms’, which can be simple or complex depending on the company; so...
by Trish Springsteen | Mar 4, 2011 | Business, Communication, Job Interviews, Personal Development
Have you ever sat and listened to someone droning on, and on … and on – and then suddenly wondered what on earth they were talking about? Bet you have!!When someone displays no enthusiasm, no excitement about the subject they are talking about; we...
