Bounce Magazine January 2018 Edition

JANUARY JANUARY 2018 | 2018 ISSUE | ISSUE #63 | #63 LIFESTYLE
New Year
NEW JOB
What’s on your to-do list this
year? If a new job made your new
year’s resolution list,
then listen up.
BY RUBY REED
What’s on your to-do
list this year?
If a new job made your new
year’s resolution list, then listen
up. Working in recruitment I
interview weekly and there are
some definite do’s and don’ts
when it comes to impressing your
panel…
you’re going to fit in and interact with current employees.
Be approachable and give them something to remember.
WHY THIS JOB/COMPANY?
What you know and understand about the job you are
applying for is always addressed in the interview. So make
sure you have done some background research into the
company and what your specific role in the team would be.
If you are unsure this is a very important question to ask.
You should leave the interview with a clear idea of what is
being asked of you.
THE SMALL TALK
Please don’t forget your panel
members are human. It’s very
likely they’ll offer a few ice
breaker questions- I do! Whether
they ask how your journey in was
or what your plans for the rest
of the day are, relax and talk.
An employer likes to know how
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING YOUR CURRENT JOB?
Try not to say anything negative here. It is best to stick
with career progression, a new career path or that your
skills are relevant to this role. Leading on to…
WHAT SKILLS CAN YOU BRING TO THIS ROLE?
When you applied for the role there would have been a
job description and person specification. It’s a good idea
to bring a copy of this to the interview. Have prepared
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