You have one shot at making an impact at an interview, and that’s in a very short space of time. Most of us cringe at the thought of ‘selling ourselves’. It’s just not our natural communication style. What if I told you that you do not need to sell yourself? That the key to a successful interview lays in the decisions you make prior to the interview.

​Gathering real, factual evidence about yourself and your ability is the only way to convince someone, who does not know you, of what you can credibly achieve for them. It’s important to present the ‘real you’ not in a vague or intangible way, in a manner that says to employers: “This is what I can do for you and this why I fit with your culture.”

NAILING REMOTE INTERVIEWS

The new normal is the ‘remote interview’ or ‘online interview’, and they are now a standard part of the recruitment process across a much wider variety of industries. Remote interviews differ from ‘video interviews’, which are recorded, automated video programs. We know that most jobs are more highly contested than ever so making every application count is essential. Each segment of the recruitment process is an opportunity to show your preparation, motivation, expertise or potential. From resumes and cover letters, remote interviews, group exercise, psychometric assessments and panel interviews.

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Experienced coaches, who have guided candidates in over 20 countries for some of the most highly contested jobs in the business world, will help prepare you for the interview.

Preparation traditionally covers:

• How to handle the hurdles you have faced in your career.

• Uncover the connection between your current experience and position and the role/Industry you are applying for.

• Find out how to astutely articulate the benefits and outcomes you bring to this position.

• Providing answers that are factual, evidential, powerful.

• Identify your strengths and weaknesses and not to make those weaknesses a deal breaker.

• How to answer ‘tell me about yourself’.

• How to articulate your goals and career plan effectively.

• How to structure an example and articulate why you want the job.

• Identify your ‘work style’ and/or management style.

Kirsty Anne Ferguson’s book The Albino Chameleon: The Things That Make You ‘You’ Can Become Your Super Power is available for purchase here.

To find out more about Kirsty’s latest project High School to HIREable, visit here.