Job hunting can be a laborious and morale-draining process. Many companies do not reply to the large quantities of candidates applying for jobs. A lot of candidates find this extremely frustrating and upsetting.
Take a step back from travelling down the same route and look at innovative ways of improving your job search. Seek out networking opportunities and surround yourself with positive people. Even purchasing a book on positive thinking can have a very uplifting impact on your positivity.
When you attend an interview, remember to always be POSITIVE.
You may have had 10 unsuccessful interview attempts before this but the interviewer does not care. It’s blunt and it’s direct but it is the truth.
Do not tell the interviewer about your unsuccessful attempts or your length of time out of employment or your horrible work experiences in the past. They are looking to recruit you and this will harm your chances of being hired.
By being optimistic and having a positive attitude, you'll demonstrate to the interviewer within the first few seconds that you are a go-getter who will fit in with their organization. The interviewer is at all times envisaging how you will fit in with their organization, how you will interact with the team, and most importantly how well you will respond to supervision. This question is common to interviews and reference-checking forms.
Read the full article: Your Career, Your Choices - How positivity leads to interview success - Galway Advertiser - October 28, 2010.
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