How to prepare for an interview

Do job interviews make you nervous? You are not alone. A job interview is arguably one of the most important meetings you will ever have in your life. The outcome of an interview can affect your career path, whether it means you continue on the same old one or  start a new one . Even the smartest and most qualified job seeker needs to prepare for a job interview. Why, you ask? Interviewing is a learned skill and there is no second chance to make a great first impression. Preparation is the key ingredient for interview success. Careful planning and preparation will ensure you are a step ahead of your competition.

Course Objective: Learn top tips for preparing for an interview and gain confidence to answer questions correctly. 

Target Audience: Anyone slated for an interview or willing to hone such skills. 

No of Days: 1 - Session for 3 hours  

Course Outline

1.1.   What do interviews cause?
1.2.   How do stressed people behave?
1.3.   When does the interview process begin?
1.4.   What is a good resume?
1.5.   Preparing for the interview
1.6.   Creating a good first impression
1.7.    Avoid Common pitfalls
1.8.    Tackling tough questions
1.9.    Emphasize your good qualities
1.10.   Your turn to ask questions
1.11.   Recover when things go south
1.12.   Follow - up

Your take away from the course
i.  Build confidence when attending an interview
ii. Learn how to do extensive research before an interview
iii. Learn the SHARE technique for answering questions
iv. Learn how to ask intelligible questions at the interview 
v. Practice answering mock interview questions 
vi. Appreciate the importance of body language and sitting ettiquette at the interview
vii. Sample interview questions for practice
 
Methodology: Practical and personalized 

Cost: USD 200 or Kes. 20,000
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Terms: Payment in full before start of session