Career Corner Job Interviewing Ten Tips for Success! - Hallie Crawford

Career Corner Job Interviewing Ten Tips for Success! This weeks career tips are excerpted from one of my recent career articles published in the National Contract Management Associations Contract Management magazine. Hope these are helpful. You can read the full article finding a career you love. Heres the 1st tip: Relax, you’ll be more authentic and confident if you do.Whether this next job interview is your first or your 51st, it never hurts to brush up on your skills and do some advance prep work to ensure success. Learn how to play up your strengths, minimize your weaknesses, and make a great impression overall. The best suggestion I can give to prep for an interview is to relax. I put this tip first because its so important. Being relaxed and authentic is the foundation for making a good impression. If youre fidgety and nervous that comes across. And if youre trying to be someone youre not, that does too and does not make a good impression. People can tell if youre trying to be something youre not, dont do it. Be real. I know, this can be easier said than done but you can do it. Breathe! And review some things in your mind if you need to. Remember that you have your education, training, and experience working in your favor. Think of all the ways you provided value to your previous employers. Did you land a huge account? Go above and beyond on a certain project? Take some time to recall your accomplishments (even better, make a list of them), and let go of the tension. Good luck! Hallie, Career Coach Related Links:Whats Your Motivation?