Welcome to the international-aholic corner!
Maybe you already know what a chocolate-aholic is (not that you might be one!) or you keep on being told how work-aholic you are, or maybe you have just watched the new movie “Confession of a shop-aholic” … oh well … if you are here it is because you are for sure an international-aholic.
A genuine, nutty, Peter Pan style personification of a pure international-aholic breed – and to you, fellow international-aholic friend – welcome with all my heart!
With all my international-aholic heart indeed!

And here is our corner – to share our international-aholic successes, addictions, frustrations, misses, laughs, angers, discoveries …
This is the corner for international-aholics who believe the world is an open, free and exciting land rather than one border after the other.
This is the corner for international-aholics who don’t believe a language can inhibit communication or a culture mutual understanding.

This is the corner for international-aholics who believe the limit in their international lives is just their imagination!
Have fun!

Thursday, 30 April 2009

Job Search - Pill #6 - Interview time!

Welcome to the 6th tip in your Job Search strategy. Here we are, you sent out your CV and you have been called for a first interview. First of all

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Secondly: Relax and don’t panic! It is true: an interview is an important step toward a great career. You will be assessed on various measures during your interview and a lot depends on how you go through your interview to make that lasting impression. I know, I know … there is a lot here to panic about but I can share with you some secrets that will make you shine and even have a lot of fun!

  1. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare: It’s important to be well prepared for an interview. Interviewers are able to detect when a candidate is not prepared…and as a result, you may not come across in the best light … First impressions last! Research the company website and try to find out how you can contribute to the organization and frame questions to ask the interviewer. Any job interview is a two ways process – you are not the only one being interviewed but also the company is!
  2. Be optimistic and honest. Don’t be negative towards your current or previous employers; don’t pass the blame of failures to someone else. Employers want to know your attitude towards things, and it should be positive. Let them know what you gained from any negative experiences you might have had. Be self-aware of your development areas in a mature and professional way.
  3. Think about what skill-set you have that matches the job description – both soft and technical skills and be prepared to bring examples from your previous roles/experiences.
  4. Put forward your experiences and skills enthusiastically in a lucid manner. Think clearly and then answer the question in a concise way (not more than 30 seconds per question – yes, you read it correctly – not more than 30 seconds – after that you can be sure the interviewer’s attention is already lost!). It is OK to have some seconds to think before you reply to gather your thoughts.
  5. Lastly: a thank-you letter/email to the employer is the last secret and step towards your dream job. Employers look at it is a confirmation of your enthusiasm and interest in their organization.

    So relax, have fun and you will be shining!

Good Luck!

Giulia

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