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Preparing for the Competency-Based Interview
Mon, 09/21/2009 - 12:47 — PattyPatty Edwards Shaver
MCV Career Development Facilitator
More and more companies are using compentency-based interviews to interview potential candidates. Based on the theory that past behavior is the best predictor of future success, competency-based interviews consist of behavioral questions structured to help the interviewer assess candidates based on competencies that have been identified for the position.
Core competencies are skills used nation-wide to help achieve organizational objectives or goals.
What Employers Want to Know About You
Thu, 08/20/2009 - 14:23 — PattyInterviews are no fun, but we must go through the discomfort if we want to get a job. Preparation and practice can help ease the anxiety. Just as you may want to know if the company is a good fit for you, the employer wants to determine if you are a good fit for the position.
Are you Prepared for the Interview?
Mon, 04/13/2009 - 18:26 — PattyBy Patty E. Shaver
Career Development Facilitator
Now that you have an appointment scheduled with an interviewer, you must be prepared to sell yourself. Are you ready?
You have seconds to make your impression, so be sure to smile and give a firm handshake when you meet. Body language is 55 percent of the communication process, tone of voice - 38 percent and words seven percent.
