Tuesday, 20 February 2018
Are all job interviews a "gamble"?
It’s a “numbers game” and
you have to be “in it to win it” as they say.
Many of us look at a job
advert and talk ourselves out of applying by thinking that we’re not able to
fulfil all the requirements
of the post. We feel it’s too big a
gamble. At that moment I challenge you to be brave and apply anyway.
You may also need a “poker
face” …or at least a calm exterior
Appearing composed at a job
interview is a real asset, even if underneath that the nerves are jangling.
Being able to put yourself into a frame of mind where you can convey a relaxed
confidence and positive attitude, while listening carefully to what is required
of you, can help so long as it is kept at a believable level.
Over confidence and an over
relaxed state risks being misinterpreted as being blasé and unfocused – so keep
the “performance” balanced and genuine.
Interviews and starting new
jobs are often high pressure moments where you’ll need to maintain your
composure. Keeping control of your emotions when working at pace, as well as
being able to think clearly and act decisively despite being under the
spotlight will all help you along the way.
Do you understand the
numbers?
It’s also a “numbers game”
in a different sense when numerical reasoning is tested as part of the
recruitment selection process, so practising quick mental arithmetic is a
useful skill to keep as sharp as possible.
Spinning and winning?
Risk and budget management
are key skills in today’s job market. The
ability to take a logical approach and fully understand the factors involved should
be the basis of clear evidence-based decision making.
Most jobs involve some
element of calculated risk taking. Understanding the likelihood of a scenario,
being able to do options appraisals and fully appreciate the impact of each
potential choice, form a skill set that ensures resources are targeted where
they will have the greatest result, reduces waste and maximises efficiency. So
have some great examples to use at your next interview.
Stacking your own odds?
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