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Job Applications In today’s employment market, the job writing process has many facets. Applying for a job is a challenging process for the inexperienced job application writer and the process does not just include writing a job application. It also includes writing a cover letter, addressing selection criteria and attending one or more interviews. We don’t often think that as a part of the job application writing process that we will attend a group interview, but these are becoming increasingly common. Companies that recruit large numbers of staff (like retail and supermarket chains) love group interviews. They are also used to recruit graduates into highly prized positions in organisations such as accounting firms, banks and other corporates. PAGE 2
Job Applications If you’ve never attended a group interview before, you might find the idea of standing out from the crowd a daunting prospect. However, in your job application writing process and job search if you approach a group interview with the right attitude, it can be a great way of practically reinforcing the skills required within the job description. To help you make the right first impressions, here’s our list of tips for group interviews.
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How to Stand Out in a Group Interview
1. The interview starts when you walk in the door
3. Show leadership, but don’t dominate
2. Come prepared to speak aloud
4. Don’t let yourself be intimidated
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The interview starts when you walk in the door At a group interview, you can expect to be monitored from the moment you walk through the door, well before the formal process begins. Again a very scary prospect for many inexperienced job application writers. Remember by getting to the interview stage that you have made it through the job application writing process so you are already ahead of others. Your potential employer is watching to see how conduct yourself, especially in relation to other applicants. So, be friendly. Take the initiative and start conversations with the people around you. Show off your social skills. You will come across as confident and inclusive – exactly the kind of employee your future boss is looking for. And make sure you greet your interviewer at the beginning and thank them at the end. The bigger the group, the more important this is! PAGE 5
Come prepared to speak aloud Research tells us that many people are more frightened of public speaking than death itself. Therefore, it is true that, at a funeral, some people would rather be in the coffin than giving the eulogy! Regardless of how much it frightens you, chances are, at a group interview, you will be asked to stand up in front of the group and introduce yourself to everyone and often it’s the dreaded, “Tell us a bit about yourself,” question. Save yourself the embarrassment and always come prepared with a brief, but interesting introduction of yourself. Perhaps this can be done when you are preparing your written job application. Speak clearly and confidently, even if you are panicking on the inside! If, at any stage, there is activity that requires a volunteer or a spokesperson, then put your hand up! This is a sure fire way to be noticed! PAGE 6
Show leadership, but don’t dominate Almost all group interviews have some kind of group activity that requires you to work together with others. This is your opportunity to take the initiative and show off your leadership and communication skills. But, be careful not to dominate as this is the fastest way to convince your employer that you are not a team player. You want to come across as assertive, but also inclusive. Try to include any introverts in your group by asking for their opinion. Listen to what others have to say and show you are listening properly through your body language. Be attentive and alert. Nod, smile, lean in and maintain appropriate eye-contact (not too much!) Never speak over the top of someone or cut someone off. PAGE 7
Don’t let yourself be intimidated If you’re naturally an introvert, then make sure you don’t get lost in the group. Chances are, one or two people will try to take control, but make sure you don’t just fade into the background. Force yourself to answer first every so often, but not every time, even if you usually let others go first. Don’t allow yourself to drift along but take control when the opportunity presents its self.
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So, there you have it! Job application writing is much much more than just putting pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard. Job application writers need to ponder on what happens after the job application writing process and you actually win an interview. There are many many different forms of interviews that organisations use to “test� potential applicants. A group interview is just one strategy and can be nerve-wracking at first, but remember, everyone is nervous CALIFORNIA NEBRASKA and almost everyone is wondering what everyone else thinks $126,942 $126,942 about them. Not just you! And remember that you have done well just to get there! Your written job application has NEW YORK done enough to put you in front of others. So go $126,942 in with the right attitude, a big smile, a firm handshake and you exude self-confidence (even if you have to fake it!), they can actually be a lot of fun! Good luck! TEXAS
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