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"I have had plenty of interviews in the past, I always say to myself, they aren't really looking at your qualifications or experience, as they have seen that on your CV, they look for personality, they look for someone who they think would fit the role and would make it there own, so its about matching what you've previously done to the role but at the same time being yourself, so my advice would be to not over think it and try relax, nerves always come just before going into an interview but if you don't have them then the job isnt for you, so because you already work for the company, you clearly know about the company, think about it that way, you already know the company and know the position, they obviously like what they see in you, just got to go in and sure it up, and as soon as you can match your skills to the position and get them talking you're onto a winner, also, when they ask them enevitably to tell them about you, touch on your past experience, but focus more on the stuff you do outside of work, what makes you, you, so hobbies and interests, what keeps you busy on a weekend, probably wouldn't mention the whole swinging thing at work lol, but just think, you've gotten the interview, so they clearly like you enough, and you already work for the company, so put the 2 together and I'd say your already in with a shot without saying a word! So in short, just show them what it says on your CV and put your own spin and your personality in there, and you'll smash it!! Good luck!!" Ah thank you, some great advice in there (and I will definitely not mention the swinging...  ) haha.
Should have said - it’s with a different company, but it’s a promotion above the grade I’m at now, if that makes sense. Hence why I’m more nervous I think.  | |||
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"I have had plenty of interviews in the past, I always say to myself, they aren't really looking at your qualifications or experience, as they have seen that on your CV, they look for personality, they look for someone who they think would fit the role and would make it there own, so its about matching what you've previously done to the role but at the same time being yourself, so my advice would be to not over think it and try relax, nerves always come just before going into an interview but if you don't have them then the job isnt for you, so because you already work for the company, you clearly know about the company, think about it that way, you already know the company and know the position, they obviously like what they see in you, just got to go in and sure it up, and as soon as you can match your skills to the position and get them talking you're onto a winner, also, when they ask them enevitably to tell them about you, touch on your past experience, but focus more on the stuff you do outside of work, what makes you, you, so hobbies and interests, what keeps you busy on a weekend, probably wouldn't mention the whole swinging thing at work lol, but just think, you've gotten the interview, so they clearly like you enough, and you already work for the company, so put the 2 together and I'd say your already in with a shot without saying a word! So in short, just show them what it says on your CV and put your own spin and your personality in there, and you'll smash it!! Good luck!! Ah thank you, some great advice in there (and I will definitely not mention the swinging... ) haha.
Should have said - it’s with a different company, but it’s a promotion above the grade I’m at now, if that makes sense. Hence why I’m more nervous I think. "Right I get you, someone below has mentioned this, the CV gets you the interview, just be you when you get there, make sure your personality comes accross, make eye contact, imagine your trying to flirt with someone, eye contact and take an interest in what there saying and you won't go far wrong, eye contact, a good handshake and your personality are major parts of the interview, after that its making sure skills match to the role and your golden!, | |||
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"As someone who interviews people myself more so regularly at the moment it’s more about the body language confidence Eye contact smiles etc you’ve got the interview itself from your cv so they know your capable of doing the job it’s all about you as a person there more interested in " I always thought exactly this. But from past interviews I’ve been told I didn’t “sell my skills and experience” enough to demonstrate my suitability for the role, even though my CV stood out a mile. So they were saying there was a mismatch between how I came across on paper and in person. So maybe my personality isn’t enough in interview? I just *hate* bigging myself up - it doesn’t come naturally at all. | |||
"Used to work in HR & worked closely with recruitment... the CV gets you interview. Then its down to you just try be confident but not arrogant and bubbly eye contact and smile alot x "Thanks
I frustrate myself sometimes because I’m naturally very bubbly and confident in a social context, but put me in an interview and I just crumble a bit.  | |||
"Write the link of your profile on a piece of paper and give it to the interviewer. From what I see on your profile I'd hire you. Not for your skills. Just because you are hot and I am a real perv hidden behind a cute face " Thanks - are you going to be on the panel? | |||
"1. Research the industry and company. 2. Clarify your "selling points" and the reasons you want the job. 3. Anticipate the interviewer's concerns and reservations. 4. Prepare for common interview questions. 5. Line up your questions for the interviewer. 6. Be assertive and take responsibility for the interview. 7. Practice, practice, practice. I'm sure you will knock it out of the park, just believe in yourself, as for confindence just FAKE IT TO MAKE IT. Let us know how it goes x" 1-5.... check, done. 6&7 .... not so much. Need practice with those ones I will do - thank you | |||
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"I'm terrible at coming across confident, and bigging myself up. I feel confident but struggle to project it. So I know exactly what you mean. " Yes - exactly this! I’m quietly confident - I *definitely* know my stuff and I have complete faith I am the right person for the job. But I have no idea how to sell that to others in person. Highly frustrating... | |||
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"I would even go as far as letting them know at start that ure nervous regarding the interview process aswell make it a joke type thing good luck tho x"That’s not a bad idea actually. I’ve never done that before but might give it a go | |||
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"Imagine you are talking about someone else. What skills do they (you) have that you would tell them about? If it was an internal interview with someone you know, would you find it easier? My friend had this odd skill of acting like he knew total strangers for years. He really put them at ease. Fake it till you make it maybe. "Actually not a bad idea, this. I’ve never thought about imagining I’m talking about someone else... it might remove some of the cringeworthiness (that a word?) for me. I’d actually find it harder if it was someone I knew. I’ve been in that situation too and it felt a bit awkward... | |||
"You're asking the wrong ppl, you may as well have used google..... "Some good ideas actually, things I hadn’t thought of | |||
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"I’ve recently been through this process myself, having chosen to change jobs earlier this year. My first interview feedback, was all about my confidence in what I had to offer prospective companies, they told me I had “plenty to offer so should show more confidence in my own knowledge and skills level.” Considering it was my first interview for over a decade, I was pleased with my efforts. (Apparently this particular company is very selective in who receives an interview) My second interview was more successful. So I may have taken the feedback onboard "Yeah that’s similar to my experience of some interviews - they said things like “we expected a bit more from you as on paper you’ve done so much”. Urgh. I just hate the whole thing tbh | |||
"Nope im the universes greatest fuck " Thank you for your constructive and helpful input haha | |||
"Nope im the universes greatest fuck Thank you for your constructive and helpful input haha "Ur welcome i think u can have the job but not my penis  | |||
"Imagine you are talking about someone else. What skills do they (you) have that you would tell them about? If it was an internal interview with someone you know, would you find it easier? My friend had this odd skill of acting like he knew total strangers for years. He really put them at ease. Fake it till you make it maybe.
Actually not a bad idea, this. I’ve never thought about imagining I’m talking about someone else... it might remove some of the cringeworthiness (that a word?) for me.
I’d actually find it harder if it was someone I knew. I’ve been in that situation too and it felt a bit awkward... "Could you do a practice run with a friend? But do it with you telling your mate all about the person you are recommending - LucieJo. Why would she be great for the job? They're 'not keen' so you really need to sell her and convince them. When it's the interview do the same again. Imagine it's just another practice run with your mate. Might take the pressure off. Good luck! | |||
"Imagine you are talking about someone else. What skills do they (you) have that you would tell them about? If it was an internal interview with someone you know, would you find it easier? My friend had this odd skill of acting like he knew total strangers for years. He really put them at ease. Fake it till you make it maybe.
Actually not a bad idea, this. I’ve never thought about imagining I’m talking about someone else... it might remove some of the cringeworthiness (that a word?) for me.
I’d actually find it harder if it was someone I knew. I’ve been in that situation too and it felt a bit awkward...
Could you do a practice run with a friend? But do it with you telling your mate all about the person you are recommending - LucieJo.
Why would she be great for the job? They're 'not keen' so you really need to sell her and convince them.
When it's the interview do the same again. Imagine it's just another practice run with your mate. Might take the pressure off.
Good luck! "I really like this. Definitely worth a try - thank you!! | |||
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It’s worked well for me so far, and in terms of selling yourself to match the credibility of your CV, it helps
Good luck for your interview! | |||
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"I’ve recently been through this process myself, having chosen to change jobs earlier this year. My first interview feedback, was all about my confidence in what I had to offer prospective companies, they told me I had “plenty to offer so should show more confidence in my own knowledge and skills level.” Considering it was my first interview for over a decade, I was pleased with my efforts. (Apparently this particular company is very selective in who receives an interview) My second interview was more successful. So I may have taken the feedback onboard
Yeah that’s similar to my experience of some interviews - they said things like “we expected a bit more from you as on paper you’ve done so much”. Urgh. I just hate the whole thing tbh "It sucks doesn’t it? From my experience, I’d say think of a question(s) to ask, potentially about the future prospects of the company, and how your role my change to reflect them. I asked how the future of aerospace technologies would influence the role and how they saw the position evolving to accommodate for it. I don’t think they expected it. Maybe they thought I wasn’t looking to commit to the company on how I phrased it  | |||
"I tend to use a STAR technique to explain how my skills and experience meet each essential criteria they look for on the person spec. This way its helped show my confidence and competence for the role. I also make the attempt to build rapport in interviews so I show a bit more of my social side
It’s worked well for me so far, and in terms of selling yourself to match the credibility of your CV, it helps
Good luck for your interview! "Thank you. Yes, I’m familiar with STAR technique, it’s a great framework to keep in mind actually. Helps me structure my answers a bit. Just got to talk with confidence and self-belief, that’s the trickier bit  | |||
"I’ve recently been through this process myself, having chosen to change jobs earlier this year. My first interview feedback, was all about my confidence in what I had to offer prospective companies, they told me I had “plenty to offer so should show more confidence in my own knowledge and skills level.” Considering it was my first interview for over a decade, I was pleased with my efforts. (Apparently this particular company is very selective in who receives an interview) My second interview was more successful. So I may have taken the feedback onboard
Yeah that’s similar to my experience of some interviews - they said things like “we expected a bit more from you as on paper you’ve done so much”. Urgh. I just hate the whole thing tbh
It sucks doesn’t it? From my experience, I’d say think of a question(s) to ask, potentially about the future prospects of the company, and how your role my change to reflect them.
I asked how the future of aerospace technologies would influence the role and how they saw the position evolving to accommodate for it. I don’t think they expected it.
Maybe they thought I wasn’t looking to commit to the company on how I phrased it "Did you get the job? | |||
"So... I have an interview on Monday for a promotion opportunity from my current role. However, I’m really bad at selling myself and my skills - it makes me feel a bit cringey so I err on the side of “underselling” myself, and consequently tend to get the feedback “you come across as a much stronger candidate on paper than in person - we were hoping for more from you”. I can only assume confidence lets me down a little... Anyone else struggle to “big themselves up” in interviews and/or got any useful hints and tips that help them? Thank you muchly "I can't offer much advice, as I'm very much like you. But I know you are kick arse on these forums and I'm sure you will do brilliantly at the interview. Good luck Hun not that you'll need it x | |||
"So... I have an interview on Monday for a promotion opportunity from my current role. However, I’m really bad at selling myself and my skills - it makes me feel a bit cringey so I err on the side of “underselling” myself, and consequently tend to get the feedback “you come across as a much stronger candidate on paper than in person - we were hoping for more from you”. I can only assume confidence lets me down a little... Anyone else struggle to “big themselves up” in interviews and/or got any useful hints and tips that help them? Thank you muchly
I can't offer much advice, as I'm very much like you. But I know you are kick arse on these forums and I'm sure you will do brilliantly at the interview. Good luck Hun not that you'll need it x" thank you so much lovely x | |||
"I’ve recently been through this process myself, having chosen to change jobs earlier this year. My first interview feedback, was all about my confidence in what I had to offer prospective companies, they told me I had “plenty to offer so should show more confidence in my own knowledge and skills level.” Considering it was my first interview for over a decade, I was pleased with my efforts. (Apparently this particular company is very selective in who receives an interview) My second interview was more successful. So I may have taken the feedback onboard
Yeah that’s similar to my experience of some interviews - they said things like “we expected a bit more from you as on paper you’ve done so much”. Urgh. I just hate the whole thing tbh
It sucks doesn’t it? From my experience, I’d say think of a question(s) to ask, potentially about the future prospects of the company, and how your role my change to reflect them.
I asked how the future of aerospace technologies would influence the role and how they saw the position evolving to accommodate for it. I don’t think they expected it.
Maybe they thought I wasn’t looking to commit to the company on how I phrased it
Did you get the job? "Sadly not. However, I got the next one, and I was informed at numerous stages that my standard throughout the application process was very high. When I accepted I was informed they were very pleased with my final stage of the process and I was “one to watch”. So I’m feeling quite happy about the input I’m having here at the moment. (And feeling a little big-headed for now  ) | |||
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"So... I have an interview on Monday for a promotion opportunity from my current role. However, I’m really bad at selling myself and my skills - it makes me feel a bit cringey so I err on the side of “underselling” myself, and consequently tend to get the feedback “you come across as a much stronger candidate on paper than in person - we were hoping for more from you”. I can only assume confidence lets me down a little... Anyone else struggle to “big themselves up” in interviews and/or got any useful hints and tips that help them? Thank you muchly
I can't offer much advice, as I'm very much like you. But I know you are kick arse on these forums and I'm sure you will do brilliantly at the interview. Good luck Hun not that you'll need it x"Yeah good point. You come across well in the forums OP. I'm a dickhead but even I can see it so big yourself up, kick arse and do us proud.
Hope you come back with good news Monday night. X
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"I’ve recently been through this process myself, having chosen to change jobs earlier this year. My first interview feedback, was all about my confidence in what I had to offer prospective companies, they told me I had “plenty to offer so should show more confidence in my own knowledge and skills level.” Considering it was my first interview for over a decade, I was pleased with my efforts. (Apparently this particular company is very selective in who receives an interview) My second interview was more successful. So I may have taken the feedback onboard
Yeah that’s similar to my experience of some interviews - they said things like “we expected a bit more from you as on paper you’ve done so much”. Urgh. I just hate the whole thing tbh
It sucks doesn’t it? From my experience, I’d say think of a question(s) to ask, potentially about the future prospects of the company, and how your role my change to reflect them.
I asked how the future of aerospace technologies would influence the role and how they saw the position evolving to accommodate for it. I don’t think they expected it.
Maybe they thought I wasn’t looking to commit to the company on how I phrased it
Did you get the job?
Sadly not. However, I got the next one, and I was informed at numerous stages that my standard throughout the application process was very high. When I accepted I was informed they were very pleased with my final stage of the process and I was “one to watch”. So I’m feeling quite happy about the input I’m having here at the moment. (And feeling a little big-headed for now )"Well done you, sounds like you deserve to be big headed! | |||
"Good luck on Monday! I have a dream job interview on Monday too and I'm scared
"Oh really? | |||
"Good luck on Monday! I have a dream job interview on Monday too and I'm scared
Oh really?"Yup, I've been given some prep material but I feel like a total twat speaking about my accomplishments etc | |||
" Did you get the job? Sadly not. However, I got the next one, and I was informed at numerous stages that my standard throughout the application process was very high. When I accepted I was informed they were very pleased with my final stage of the process and I was “one to watch”. So I’m feeling quite happy about the input I’m having here at the moment. (And feeling a little big-headed for now )
Well done you, sounds like you deserve to be big headed! "Thank you! Haha oh I’m still not sure about that. | |||
"Good luck on Monday! I have a dream job interview on Monday too and I'm scared
Oh really?
Yup, I've been given some prep material but I feel like a total twat speaking about my accomplishments etc "Yes me too! Look at Mavis’ suggestion above though - it might help you too. I think it’s a good idea | |||
"So... I have an interview on Monday for a promotion opportunity from my current role. However, I’m really bad at selling myself and my skills - it makes me feel a bit cringey so I err on the side of “underselling” myself, and consequently tend to get the feedback “you come across as a much stronger candidate on paper than in person - we were hoping for more from you”. I can only assume confidence lets me down a little... Anyone else struggle to “big themselves up” in interviews and/or got any useful hints and tips that help them? Thank you muchly
I can't offer much advice, as I'm very much like you. But I know you are kick arse on these forums and I'm sure you will do brilliantly at the interview. Good luck Hun not that you'll need it x
Yeah good point. You come across well in the forums OP. I'm a dickhead but even I can see it so big yourself up, kick arse and do us proud.
Hope you come back with good news Monday night. X
"Aww thank you! See, I’m alright at kicking arse in pretty much any other scenario, except when it comes to selling myself and my skills! I shall pop in on Monday night but... If I don’t mention it, assume it’s a sad day  haha x | |||
But if you already do a similar job and feel you are the person for the job....Then go for it knowing that the job is yours and that you deserve it.
Let us know how you go on. | |||
"You've had some really good suggestions already. I can only add if they ask a question and your mind goes blank, you can always say something like...ooo that's a really interesting question, let me consider that fkr a moment. Do t rush an answer. Dont be afraid to pause. You can always ask them to rephrase something if you haven't the foggiest.
But if you already do a similar job and feel you are the person for the job....Then go for it knowing that the job is yours and that you deserve it.
Let us know how you go on. "Thank you - another great suggestion! Who’d have thought Fab would be the place for career help? | |||
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