What To Do Before Trying For A New Job

So, you’ve outgrown your old job and you’re thinking of going for a new one. Just wait a minute before you apply for every available new job under the sun. Below, you’ll find what to do if you want a new job – take a look first:

Be Honest With Yourself About Strengths And Weaknesses

Start by being completely honest with yourself about your strengths and weaknesses. Know where you shine and where you could improve. Not only will you likely be asked this in an interview, you’ll also want to do your best to improve before moving to your new role. 

Come Up With A Plan To Improve

Come up with a plan to improve on the areas you have deemed improvable. You could take a short course or even an online course. You could simply practice, as this nearly always helps. 

Practice Mock Interview Techniques 

Practicing mock interview techniques will help you to prepare for the common questions. You’ll need to be confident in what you’re saying, as well as prepare for some curve ball questions that could confuse you on the day. Get somebody your trust to compile a list of questions and go through them with you. Take it seriously, like it’s a real interview. It’ll do you the world of good to practice before you get there. Below, you can find advice to work on your presentation skills in business, which in turn could help you with something like this. 

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