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Beware of the Top 5 Interview Mistakes |
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We’ve all heard stories of job candidates who looked great on paper but who were absolute disasters in person. With fewer interview opportunities available in our competitive job market, it’s essential to make the best possible first impression. Learn from the mistakes of others and avoid these top five worst interview blunders:
1. Not preparing for the tough interview questions. Like every job seeker, you probably have your own set of tough interview questions you hope will never be asked. The best strategy is to prepare ahead of time with answers to ALL of these questions. A career coach can be a great resource for helping you work out suitable answers with a positive spin on negative or challenging career situations.
2. Failure to match communication styles. Making a great first impression is easier to do when you communicate effectively with your interviewer. The best way to do this is by mirroring his or her communication style. Allowing your interviewer to set the tone of the conversation will put him or her at ease and makes the conversation flow more naturally.
For instance:
* If the interviewer seems all business, don’t attempt to loosen him or her up with a joke or story. Be succinct.
* If the interviewer is personable, try discussing his or her interests. Personal items on display in the office can be a clue.
* If asked a direct question, answer directly. Then follow up by asking if more information is needed.
3. Talking too much. In my recruiting days, I abhorred over-talkative candidates, and so did most of my client employers who interviewed these candidates.
Over-talking takes several forms:
* Taking too long to answer direct questions. The impression: This candidate just can’t get to the point.
* Nervous talkers. The impression: This candidate is covering up something or is outright lying.
To avoid either of these forms of over-talking, practice answering questions in a direct manner. Using role-playing in preparing for your interview will help you avoid excessive, nervous talking.
4. Saying negative things about your current or past employers or managers. Even if your last boss was Attila the Hun, avoid stating your ill feelings about the person or work situation. No matter how reasonable your complaints, your negative comments will be viewed as disrespect towards your boss. When faced with the challenge of talking about former employers, make sure you are prepared with a positive spin on your experiences.
5. Giving away too much salary and earnings information. Candidates often weaken their future earning potential by speaking too freely about their current income. No matter the official salary range of the position you are interviewing for, your current earnings have an enormous effect on the size of the offer. Investing in a career coach to help you answer salary questions can add thousands of dollars to your new job offer.
You already know that it takes a strong resume that sets you apart as a candidate of choice to be invited for an interview. The next step is to hone your interviewing skills to actually win job offers. Polishing your interviewing skills can mean the difference between getting the job and being a runner-up.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Deborah Walker, Certified Career Management Coach
Read more career tips and see sample resumes at:www.AlphaAdvantage.com
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Last Updated on Sunday, 06 May 2012 13:47 |
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May, 2012
Message from the President
Dear ACHE/SFHEF Members & Colleagues:
I had the privilege recently of serving on an ACHE Webinar Panel discussion on the topic of Secrets of Successful Chapters. Our chapter was selected as a result of achieving sustainability awards for the past several years. Also participating was the President of the Southern California Chapter of over 1,000 members and the President of the East Texas Chapter , a small one of slightly over 100 members. I discussed our deep involvement with local universities and our Student Case competition as well as chapter school visits, scholarships, study group and frequent quality newsletters. I also learned of some new ideas from the other presenting chapter leaders and will be presenting some of them to Board for discussion. The feedback we received from webinar participants was that it was an excellent event and I was proud to be able to represent and speak about our chapter’s many accomplishments.
We had a successful networking event at Balan’s in Miami this past month and our next educational event will be May 17, 2012 at Kendall Regional Medical Center. The topic will be Physician Relations and will be a panel presentation approved for ACHE face to face credits. I look forward to seeing you there.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 06 May 2012 10:42 |
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Chapter Leaders Reception |
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Pictured above are the 2012 Chapter Award Recipients. Photo taken at the Chapter Leaders Reception during Congress in Chicago. In the front row, sixth from left, is our very own Stuart Podolnick, 2012 SFHEF Chapter President. He braved Chi-Town in March to pick up our award! |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 06 May 2012 10:34 |
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Changing the Way We Pay for Care |
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Andreana Shanley, FSA, MAAA, Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary presented Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts’ Alternative Quality Contract (AQC) at the South Florida Healthcare Executive Forum's annual Installation Dinner on January 19, 2012.
Click HERE to view slideshow.
Ms. Shanley (third from left) is flanked by SFHEF Boardmembers
Jaime Caldwell, M. Alexandra Johnson and Charles Felix at the January Event.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 06 May 2012 10:35 |
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SFHEF Scholarship Application Deadline is May 31st |
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The South Florida Healthcare Executive Forum has established funding for two Health Management Scholarships.
Click HERE to learn more:
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Last Updated on Sunday, 06 May 2012 10:35 |
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