Unexpected Job Interview

Are You Ready for an Unexpected Job Interview ?

1. Can you concisely state your value proposition in 30 seconds or less? A value proposition is meant to intrigue your listener with a quick overview of your skills, expertise, and industry know-how. If you can offer a precise summary of why you are the perfect candidate for that job, you are more likely to get to the second or third interview. A concise value proposition can make a critical difference in winning you a new position.

2. Can you list your top five accomplishments, and can you communicate their impact to your employer`s bottom-line initiatives? A list of your top accomplishments will enable a prospective employer to imagine what you can do for he organization. Accomplishments give employers a way to associate your skills with their needs and a reason to remember you. Be prepared to list your top skills and show how they can help meet corporate needs.

3. Are you prepared to answer your own toughest interview questions, or do you hope they just won`t come up? Don’t leave yourself vulnerable to such questions as: "If you’re doing so well in your job, why do you want to leave?" A good recruiter or hiring manager will see you sweat and stutter and squirm; you`ll lose their confidence and destroy a chance to get your dream job. Think about the questions that will be your biggest pitfalls and be prepared to answer them.

4. Do you know how to find out your interviewer`s motivations to understand how best to answer his or her questions? This is a very important question. Without knowing your interviewer`s motivations, how will you know if your answers hit the mark of what he or she is looking for in a perfect candidate? Conduct research and determine exactly what that employer needs. Once you have those answers in hand, you can target your interview answers accordingly.

Get Your Dream Job

Here are 10 tips to help you get your Dream Job:

1. EXPLORE EARLY:
The process of self-discovery is much easier when you`re young and have limited family responsibilities.So start exploring your dream jobs as early as you can to give yourself more scope for self- discovery and pursuing your passion. Do not rely merely on your qualification, academic performance, skill, aptitude and a good personality to guarantee your dream job - these are only threshold requirements.


2. CLEAR PLAN:
A successful sales person does not sit back and wait for business to come by; a serious job hunter should also adopt the same attitude. Research the recruitment process, and shortlist reasons why you are suited to your dream job, so that you have a clear plan for marketing yourself.



3. NETWORKING:
Your circle of contacts should know that you`re looking for a particular job.


4. DO YOUR RESEARCH:
Detailed research on companies and organisations that offer your dream job is important.


5. ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Average to strong working knowledge of English both, written and oral, is essential in the globalised workplace. Keyboard typing, MS Office and emailing are basic skills for all jobs with prominent employers. Cultivate a range of IT skills to enhance your flexibility for a wider variety of dream jobs.


6. ADAPTING TO CHANGE:
Learning how to learn can be very useful in this era of rapid change. People who are curious and desire to keep up-todate will be in great demand. An employee who is able to apply new knowledge and technology efficiently to typical job duties assists the employer in meeting competitive challenges.


7. TEAM SPIRIT:
Demonstration of teamwork skills is as important for recruitment as it is for sports.


8. SHOW ENTHUSIASM:
An enthusiastic worker has a positive influence on colleagues , the manager and clients, so employers are always on the lookout for this trait.


9. RIGHT ATTIRE:
Dress neatly and appropriately for the job interview.Every job demands formal attire that fits well.


10. BE PATIENT:
And remember, anything in this world that is worth having will require some amount of effort, patience, persistence and planning.