A short while ago we examined what you can do to expand your CV and in turn help achieving New Careers. With a bit of luck the article has helped and you’re now facing the scary interview stage. Interviews are the main part of the job application process. It shows the employers see you could have what they want to fill these Careers and they’re looking to listen to what you have to say. The CV was only the start, they can’t actually get everything they want from it and now you have to go in there and demonstrate you are suitable for these Career Choices and can make a difference to their business.

So how should you do your best at an interview? You need to make sure you have the best possible chance, these Careers don’t come along everyday, so you have to make the most of it. The key thing to start off with is to carry out some research into the company and the type of business it operates. There’s nothing worse than appearing at an interview and not knowing anything about the organisation. You will most definitely be asked why you want to work there, and you will be asked about the product or style of business involved. Make sure you know your stuff and can answer properly without having to stop and think about it.

The next thing to you want to plan for is something we talked about in the CVs - be equipped to answer any questions about gaps in your employment. Employers can be concerned if there are large time gaps between your jobs, it might suggest laziness to find a job or perhaps indicates you were sacked from your last job and nobody will take you on now. Whatever the reason could be, be equipped to talk about and position it in the best way possible to avoid any poor feedback.

Employers will also want to know why you finished your earlier Careers. If it is in search of a better opportunity, just say so and summarise why you feel New Careers within this organisation will provide that. If you left for other reasons, or perhaps were made to leave, make sure to explain this as lightly as possible, but never lie about it. Lying will make things worse, as an employer can check your references and will decline your application if anything you’ve said doesn’t match up.

Lastly, try reading up on some general interview questions and prepare answers for them. If you can, you could even ask a friend to help carry out practice interviews. Be equipped to talk about yourself and your merits that you can bring to these Career Choices. You could be asked to give examples of particular situations, such as handling pressure, handling tricky customers etc. As long as you can stay confident and answer these questions without stopping to think, you can increase your chance of success significantly. Although the answers themselves are important, the employer is also looking for self-assurance and determination. If these New Careers are indeed for you, then show it and put in as much effort as you can.

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