Property News · January 26, 2016

Twelve words to say at a job interview – and 12 to avoid at all costs


Research suggests that the first thing you say to a potential employer could bag you the job – or lose you it. So what are the best and worst opening lines?The most crucial part of a job interview may happen before the interview itself begins. According to research from Resurgo Trust, a charity that helps disadvantaged young people find employment, prospective candidates are often judged by the quality of their small talk. In fact, the first 12 words you speak – between reception and the interview room – could make all the difference to your success.Not everybody has a talent for small talk, and it can be hard to come across as affable in the stressful seconds before a big interview, but even a brief chat will give an employer vital clues about your confidence and communication skills. For that reason, it may be helpful to provide jobseekers with a range of typically positive 12-word icebreakers, and some less effective examples: Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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