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JOB SEEKER
19Apr
2011
Interview Tips  

Your Interview Non Verbal Cues Can Cost You That Job

Pay Attention to Your Interview Non-Verbal Cues

Non Verbal Cue | AGI Hospitality Recruiting Studies show that 93% of communication is non-verbal. That means the most important thing that you will do is not necessarily what you say in an interview. Recognizing your non-verbal performance is a key to a successful interview.

To do so, make sure you are conscious of your:

  1. Voice quality – Be strong with your voice, but not overbearing. Make sure that the interviewer can hear you effectively.
  2. The way you smell – Hiring managers have a hard time endorsing someone for a job when they do not smell good in an interview. Make sure you do not have too much cologne or perfume on. This is the most common smell issue we encounter.
  3. Smiling – Make sure to smile during the interview. It makes the hiring manager more comfortable and makes you more enjoyable.
  4. Nodding – Nodding when the interviewer is talking shows them that you are engaged in the conversation and keeps you focused.
  5. Posture – Be sure not to slouch. Good posture exudes confidence!
  6. Do not interrupt – If you do, you will not get the job.
  7. Take a pen and a pad with you to take notes – this shows you are serious about the interview and also gives you something to do with your hands while the interviewer is speaking.

By following this simple advice, you will be sure to have strong non-verbal communication that will make the chances of a successful interview increase.

TAGS: job seeker

25Jun
2010
Interview Tips  

Interviews that Get You Jobs-First Impressions

It is believed that 95% of hiring decisions are made within the first 5 minutes of an interview. For that reason it is imperative to get off to a strong start in an interview. By making a strong first impression you maximize your level of comfort and confidence in an interview while giving your interviewer a more dynamic experience that will be more effective.

Here are a few things you should do to ensure you give off a strong first impression:

  1. Dress for success – In every interview (unless otherwise noted), it is appropriate to wear a business suit, be clean shaven, have no visible tattoos and looking professional
  2. Be early – If you are late to an interview , you greatly reduce the chances of giving off a good first impression
  3. Be cordial with the secretary or person you first speak with. Even though this might not be the person that makes the hiring decision, they most likely will comment to the hiring manager if they really like someone.
  4. Give a firm handshake while maintaining good eye contact. By doing so you show confidence and poise that the hiring manager will be looking for.
  5. Thank the hiring manager for taking the time to be with you. This will make the hiring manager feel respected.

By adhering to this simple advice you will be sure to make a strong first impression that will increase the chances of a successful interview.

For further advice on how to succeed in the career search and interviewing process, contact AGI Hospitality today.

TAGS: Interview, job seeker

10May
2010
Interview Tips, Management Tips, Resume Tips  

Gain an Edge in Your Career Search

This month we want to focus on advice for the career seeker that will give you an edge in the career search. We hope this advice will aid you in creating a resume that will land you many interviews.

As a hiring manager I view between 3 and 4 hundred resumes per day for my open positions. I bypass 2/3 of these resumes within 10-15 seconds of viewing them. This elimination process is due to resumes that do not meet the professional expectations that hiring managers have for resume content, format and details.

In general, make sure that your resume has the right:

  1. Content – that includes contact info, your objective, your education and your work history going back at least 10 years.
  2. Format – All the content mentioned needs to be constructed in a visually functional format with your name and contact info at the top, the objective under that and then the rest of the content placed in order of importance.
  3. Details – Make sure there are no misspelled words or unprofessional language. Proofread your resume many times before sending it out to hiring managers. Often misspelled words that are not detected by spell check include:
    “manger” instead of “manager”
    “sells” instead of “sales”
    “an” instead of “and”

Make sure not to minimize your career opportunities from the onset of the career search process with an ineffective resume!

Deliver resumes that will get you interviews. Send your resume to AGI Hospitality Recruiting and we will give you a Free Resume Coaching Session to ensure you have a resume that will land you interviews.

TAGS: job seeker

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