Three reasons employers hire you
Three reasons employers hire you
1. Do you have the skills?
You already know this. All questions must be answered with an example from your past. Past performance predicts future behavior. So when they ask: “What is your leadership style?” they are actually saying: “Tell me about a time when you demonstrated leadership.” Even the weakest question must be answered with an example from your past where you demonstrated improvement.
2. Do you like the skills?
It’s not enough to have the skills to do the job. Many people have the skills. The next step in your interview evolution is to tell the employer that you also enjoy or are passionate about the skill. When you enjoy the skill you are more likely to remain with the company and make a contribution. Have you been doing this?
3. Why do you love our company?
Instead they ask: “What do you know about our company?” or “Why do you want to work for our company?” - Remember: You are not hired by a company. You are hired by a person who is proud of their department and they want you to want them…genuinely.
Next step: Memorize this perfect answer: “I have these skills. I have used them in this setting. I love the work. I look forward to applying them at your firm because I admire your company.”
Hot tip: Combine your business and personal personality. If you do this, they will feel more connected to you as a person and more likely to hire you.
Email your questions to: info@Dr-Career.com. Listen to Career FastTrack “Live” Mondays at 5.30 p.m. on CiTR 101.9 FM or online at citr.ca
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M. Ingram
Well done, Phil. I am sure a lot of people will glean many good tips from this…..keep up the good work!!
Love and Best Wishes in your ongoing career!
Mary Lou
Fay Robinson
Philippe, a soulful person with a keen sense of others. A joy for life and a commitment to his endeavours. An asset to any group and a forever friend. Two words: honour and responsibility!
J. Sureau
Thank you so much for posting these great tips! Thanks to you, I aced my job interview and now have my dream job!
Keep up the great work!
Terri
I definitely will put your tips to use when I am trying to convince an employer to hire me. You tell it like it is without a lot of “fluff”. I appreciate that. Thank you.
Concetta
I love the fact that you keep it simple and focused. What you have indicated is the winning recipe to finding a job you love to do.
Thanks Phil…
Barb
I never forget the informtion from your tapes, I try to live by them. Your encouragement I get just keep me moving forward! Thanks for lovin’ what you do!
Leanne
Quite insightful and to the point. Knowing what I now know will definitely give me the confidence and the essentail tools I need to land any job.
Many Thanks
Jennifer
These are great reminders and tips on how to find the right job for you! If I have to spend 8 hours each day doing something I might as well want to be doing it and doing it well! Thanks!