The interview is like theatre. You need to know your lines and present yourself as the person they want to hire.
7% of what comes across is content
93% is your energy, posture, relate-ability, voice tone, flow, the power and strength of your language, enthusiasm, and focus.
In today's competitive environment it's important to project confidence and credibility, articulate your value, and demonstrate what you would contribute to the company's success.
Be prepared in these essential aspects:
Pre-interview preparation - Identify and be clear about what you WANT and need in a position and in a company.
How to research and relate to employers.
How to establish rapport and interact with different personalities.
Techniques to be comfortable, confident and relaxed.
Ways to neutralize limiting beliefs and establish beliefs that work for you.
How to answer difficult questions.
How to present your value and expertise and be able to clearly demonstrate how you will contribute to the bottom line.
Know when to take the lead in the interview.
Debrief after an interview with suggestions for productive follow-up.
Know your options and how to negotiate the financial package.
What is effective in the post-interview follow up and how to do that.
On-going search support.
"After 24 years at the same company, I found myself looking for a new role. Carol was instrumental in the transition. Not only did she help me define the role I wanted in a new organization but she also worked with me to hone my interview skills. Before I became Carol's client, I had several interviews that did not progress past the first stage. Carol was able to pinpoint specific weakness in my answers and address them. She practiced with me and gave me constant feedback. It was so helpful. When approaching prospective employers, I had the confidence to show case my talent and abilities. I am so grateful for her help."
Gainfully Employed, Ann Allison, San Jose, CA
Better Job, Right Job = Better Life.
Work plays a huge role in our lives. We spend a lot of time at work, driving to and from work, thinking about work. Importantly, we rely on our work for financial reward, to make a contribution, for acknowledgement , for challenge, growth and creativity therefore getting the best match in a job and company are essential to a happy, fulfilling, successful life. "One important key to success is self-confidence. The important key to self-confidence is preparation." ~Arthur Ashe
"Ace The Interview. Get The Offer"is an eight session program for executives, professionals, and college graduates who recognize the value of investing in themselves to achieve career success. The perspective and skills learned in this program will work for you now and in the future.
Available as an individual, personal program or adapted to a small group. Call for a ten minute chat to determine if this program is right for you. I look forward to supporting you in landing the job you want. ~Carol Adamski 408 761-4446
Interview Preparation Intensive: Two hour session: Focus on answering the dreaded and challenging questions. How to demonstrate your value in a personable and confident manner and ways to clearly express your interest in the company. Includes a thirty minute debrief with recommendations for follow up.
"With a recent degree in hospitality, I was on the hunt for a position with major hotel companies. After a couple of interviews I was striking out.
It didn't take long after working with Carol that I got a job. I discovered how to present myself with confidence, to talk about my strengths and accomplishments with certainty and to relate my value to the position and the success of the company. This was fun. After one interview the person from HR asked me if someone gave me the 'questions' ahead of time. It pays to prepare."~Cari N, Chicago, Il