Stress what you can do for them
- not the other way round
During the interview focus on what you have to offer the employer,
rather than what they can do for you (pay, holidays etc).
You want the employer to see you a bringing additional resources
to the company. Prehaps to see you as a problem solver, a person
who gets things done - you can help them with their problem.
Meet your manager
If like me you've worked for several years, you know how cruicial
to you work well being - your manager is. A poor manager can make
you life a misery - eventhough you have supportive
work collegues.
Have you ever left a job not because of the job itself - but
you could not work with your
manager. If your manager is supportive, encouraging and generous
this can make all
the difference.
How can you recognise a manager that you will get on with.
"if you ask the right questions.Do you want to know what
your potential manager will expect from you?
Ask her, "What's your ideal employee like?"
If her ideal employee works long hours on a regular basis, expect
to do the same.
If her ideal employee is someone who never questions procedure,
don't plan to arrive and immediately implement new ideas.
If her ideal employee works independently, rest assured that
you won't be micro-managed.
You're likely to be happier on the job if you and your potential
manager have similar working styles. After all, everyone deserves
a manager who thinks that they're the ideal employee."
Dithering employers
Have you ever been told
Sorry we are organising"
"The position is being put on hold"
This happens at times of uncertainty for the employer & their
organisation. This can happen at any point in the selection
process, it can seem very demoralising particular if you've put
in a lot of effort. Try not to take it personally.
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