What is the difference between doing poorly and doing great in a job interview? Hint (it is not how well you know your profession) how do you create a message that makes a positive lasting impression with the hiring manager? This week's podcast, is with Frances Cole Jones, she has been featured on Oprah and is a leading media-training consultant helping clients to communicate more effectively in crisis situations.
Doing well in a job interview is a skill all professionals can learn and improve upon. Frances advice has much in common with a book by Cyrus Copeland called "Farewell, Godspeed: The Greatest Eulogies of Our Time". Morbid I know, but both authors share some terrific examples of powerful communication concepts. Great interviews in many ways have similar attributes to delivering a great eulogy, you have a limited time to share your message. You also want to leave a positive lasting impression (even if a eulogy carries a far more emotional message). Cyrus shared an important tip; finish memorably. An example is what James Wood shared while eulogizing Bette Davis "fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy eternity."
This week, what can you do to improve your communication skills?
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Seat-belt fastened, along the road with you!
Alan
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Employment interviews
The object of a job interview is to determine if the job is a good career move for you.....it is not to get hired at a job which may be unsuitable. It is a "temnporary" step in your overall life development.
Therefore it is necessary to aske many questions some of them may be tough for the employer to answer.
It is essential to get a clear picture of the work/life balance. Remember they are just renting a little of the employees time...so it is essential to get clear expectations.
The second most important thing is training. What training do you want for your ongoing personal development and just exactly what will be the employers contribution mostly in terms of time and funding.
A clear job description so you know what is requirred in terms of time and skills. Most employers ask too much.
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Yes I agree- most of our communication is non-verbal. Frances does an excellent job of sharing some simple ideas that we can all use.
Cheers
Frances Cole Jones interview
The interview brought out several keys points of which we need to be reminded; how much communication is non-verbal and you can never be too prepared being two of th emost important.
Thanks for the good work you do wth the podcasts!