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Selling yourself

When you go for your first interview with a company, you may have the interview jitters.  This happens to a lot of people.  The point is though, to not let it get to you. 

 

You have to be confident in your skill set and know that you can do the job.

 

While in your interview you may be asked a lot of questions.  Don�t let this throw you.  Answer each question as best you can.  Then start to be proactive.

 

Not only tell the employer why you are the best person for the job but show them.  Tell a story or two about what you did in your last job.  Remember the employer will want to know what is in it for them. 

You must learn to sell yourself by being proactive. 

If you do not do this the employer may think you do not have their best interest at heart. 

Simply think of what you can offer your potential employer and then state each reason why you think you are best for the job. 

Sure you could answer all their questions and leave with a smile on your face thinking you have done great, but the best way is to show them why you are the best person for the job. 

Think about when you went to buy something.  Did you look at all the features and go, YES I want that.  Most likely, it didn�t happen that way. 

You probably spent some time thinking about it and what it could do for you if you bought it.  Employers will be thinking the same way.

Let�s say that you went to buy a new Xbox.  When you are at the store reading the box, do you think you read the features listed on the box and think ok this is great I want this.  It�s possible you did, however what really sold you was the idea of all the fun you would have with the new Xbox. 

Or, maybe you were going to give it to your child.  In that case you found yourself thinking of the enjoyment you would get out of giving it to them and the reaction they would have. 

People buy on emotion, in other words the benefit they would receive by giving it to their child.  In this case it would be the enjoyment of giving.  

So remember, tell and show the employer what you can do for them.      

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