Looking for work in a down economy raises the interview experience to nerve-wracking new heights! This program provides tips and solid strategies to boost a candidate's chances of being hired. Beginning with effective resume-writing, it stresses the importance of being fully prepared before meeting with the potential employer. Having a list of questions ready to ask the interviewer, practicing answers for both factual and behavioral questions, knowing how to turn negatives into positives, and even honing listening skills are all part of a confidence-building process that ensures candidates will put their best foot forward during the interview.
Looking for work in a down economy raises the interview experience to nerve-wracking new heights! This program provides tips and solid strategies to boost a candidate's chances of being hired. Beginning with effective resume-writing, it stresses the importance of being fully prepared before meeting with the potential employer. Having a list of questions ready to ask the interviewer, practicing answers for both factual and behavioral questions, knowing how to turn negatives into positives, and even honing listening skills are all part of a confidence-building process that ensures candidates will put their best foot forward during the interview.
General Note
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 09, 2011.
Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Content Note
Interview Skills: Preparation (5:03) -- Anticipating Interview Questions (5:32) -- At the Interview (6:25) -- Advantage of Mock Interviews (5:43) -- Putting It Together (5:10) -- Credits: What Will I Say at the Interview? (0:39).