Going on an interview? The RLS Method is a great tool to have in your toolbox! This is something that I created for use when teaching Career Development courses to all ages! For more in-depth information please email me at: Lisa@LCRay214.com
Research
· Use Social Media to
help you do your homework. (Facebook,
LinkedIn, Twitter)
· Does the company have
a website? If they do, read over and get
to know the company.
· Do you know what the
position that you are applying for entails?
o
Can
you easily learn those duties if you are not familiar with them?
o
Are
you qualified through school, training or previous work experience?
o
Can
you get further education/experience to qualify you for this position?
Language
How you present yourself is everything not
just in the interview, but when you first walk in as well as when you’re
leaving. REMEMBER: How you come across over the phone counts
too!
· What type of language
are you using? While we all speak “differently” when in various situations, you
never want to go into an interview and talk to the interviewer the same way you
would with your personal friends.
o
Cussing,
loud, and obnoxious tones is definitely an no-no
o
Sharing
your personal business or problems is never a good idea.
·
Do you know the
language of the profession/business you are trying to get into?
o
Are
there technical terms that you should be familiar with?
·
Your body language
(non-verbal communication) is just as important as what you say. It is the visual trademark impression that
you leave with a possible employer.
o
Are
you neat and clean
o
Did
you take the time to visually prepare for the interview?
Sell:
The overall goal here is to show the
interviewer who you are as well as what type of employee would will be for the
company. Two main points are: Selling yourself in a personal sense, as well
as selling you – the business person.
· Personally:
o
Who
are you as an individual?
o
Are
you positive in nature or are you negative?
o
Do
you speak negatively about previous employers, or do you focus on what was “right”
with the company and your co-workers.
o
Will
you bring your home life (issues) to the workplace?
· Professionally:
o
What
skills do you bring to the table that will enhance this company’s bottom line?
o What have you done (work-wise) in the industry
that will contribute to what you will do for this company?
These are some brief things that you can incorporate into you career development training.
For more information - email me at: Lisa@lcray214.com
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