by Trish Springsteen | Mar 14, 2011 | Communication, Job Interviews, Personal Development
The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes. ~William JamesWhen we need a job, we can look on the job interview with an attitude bordering on terror! But if we take positive steps to Organise...
by Trish Springsteen | Mar 11, 2011 | Business, Communication, Job Interviews, Personal Development
”The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” –Peter F. DruckerI think we have realised by now that a job interview is really a sales pitch; we are selling our competency and ability to the employer so that they understand we...
by Trish Springsteen | Mar 8, 2011 | Business, Communication, Job Interviews, Personal Development
If you have attended more than one job interview, I am sure you have come across the question ‘Why do you want this job?’ asked in one way or the other. At first glance it looks relatively easy to answer, after all most of us want a job because we want to get...
by Trish Springsteen | Mar 4, 2011 | Business, Communication, Job Interviews, Personal Development
Have you ever sat and listened to someone droning on, and on … and on – and then suddenly wondered what on earth they were talking about? Bet you have!!When someone displays no enthusiasm, no excitement about the subject they are talking about; we...
by Trish Springsteen | Jan 15, 2011 | Business, Communication, Job Interviews, Personal Development
I is also for Interval – which, due to a variety of reasons, is what we have had. Welcome to 2011 and our continuing look at Interviews, how to prepare for them and how to shine.You will find many different types of job Interviews. These can include:Structured: the...
by Trish Springsteen | Nov 21, 2010 | Business, Communication, Job Interviews, Personal Development
One of the many questions asked at Trischel’s Interview Skills Workshop is do I shake hands when I enter the interview room or when I am introduced to the panel or interviewer. It does seem a small thing in the scheme of things but the little things can often be what...
