Job interview next week, help!
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Hi,
Today I received a letter inviting me to a job interview next Wednesday (very short notice I know), but I need some tips on how to do well.
The job is working with children and young adults with learning disabilities, it sounds great and has good training and job prospects but I'm not a confident person and dread public speaking and interviews. The letter says it will include 'group based discussions/tasks' which I'm worrying about already! I know I can do the job but its just getting this across to the employer and not turning into a nervous wreck which has happened to me in interviews before.
Any help appreciated!
Today I received a letter inviting me to a job interview next Wednesday (very short notice I know), but I need some tips on how to do well.
The job is working with children and young adults with learning disabilities, it sounds great and has good training and job prospects but I'm not a confident person and dread public speaking and interviews. The letter says it will include 'group based discussions/tasks' which I'm worrying about already! I know I can do the job but its just getting this across to the employer and not turning into a nervous wreck which has happened to me in interviews before.
Any help appreciated!
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Firstly congrats on getting through to the interview stage, theres lots of competition out there at the moment...
After 7 years of being a stay home mum/ housewife I've recently become employed in the same field as you
Try to relax and come across as confident, remember to use all the key words and phrases they're looking for (most of these can usually be found on the advert/essential and desirable criteria
I made a bullet point list of things I wanted them to know about me and memorised it, during the interview I slotted the points in where appropriate.
Don't worry too much about group activities, nearly everyone hates these. Try not to be the pushy one (theres always one!) but don't be too quiet either, get your point across calmly.
Good Luck x
I'll definately write down points I want to say about myself so I don't get flustered trying to think of answers on the spot, it's a good suggestion that
Then ask for constructive feedback.
Congrats. Great to hear some good news!