You really don’t want to be a sheep.

The highly anticipated job interview is the first stepping stone towards your dream future.

In a job interview, you’re meeting someone for the first time. You want to treat it like a conversation – it’s not an interrogation.

Here’s 6 easy ways to stand out in your next job interview:

Know The Practice

It’s surprising how many people apply for jobs without knowing anything about the practice.

Use the wonderful web and research the team, and even your potential interviewer, beforehand. Find what services they offer, the hobbies of the team, opening hours, etc.

Also check out any social media pages they might be running. Can you think of anything which you might change or improve?

Start thinking ahead, and if you get the opportunity to share some of these ideas, you’ll go a long way to impressing an interviewer and showing them that you’re a contributor and a team player.

Be The Difference

“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.”

– Coco Chanel 

The interview is your chance to be the sunshine in the room. Your interviewer has already looked over your resume, so they know what it reads.

When they ask you to talk about your work history, that’s when you can elaborate and give more detail about your accomplishments.

Highlight the parts of your current job that you excel at and any major achievements you’ve had.

Anticipate The Interviewer’s Concerns

There are often more candidates applying for a position than positions are available in the market, which can make things competitive.

As part of the screening process, the interviewer will be looking for problems as to why he or she shouldn’t hire you. Be prepared to address their concerns, perhaps with an example of something you have done in the past to overcome an obstacle. This will show that you’re willing to learn. It’s this attitude which could be the difference.

Wear A Killer Outfit

I personally love deep pink lips – it shows personality and its very daring – its hot right?! Black patent stiletto heels will exude power and confidence.

Be so amazing they can’t resist you – after all you’re unstoppable.

Stay Positive

Nobody wants a downer on their team. If the interviewer asks about your least favourite task at your current job, you don’t have to directly answer it.

You could say “I actually find most aspects of my job interesting. However, there are definitely challenges that I had to overcome, but once I am able to complete a difficult task, it feels amazing and a lot more rewarding than something easy.”

[Related: Managing Conflict At Work When Someone Isn’t Your ‘Cup Of Tea’]

Want The Job

You’re the one applying for the job – you need to show the interviewer how much you actually want it.

The interviewer wants to see your excitement and passion for the role you are applying for.

‘Babe you got this’ …

Love,
A
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