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Interview Your Way To Success
by Millie Arbeiter
http://www.goemploymentweb.com
During a job interview, a potential employer asks, "Can
you take on more than one project at a time?" If you
respond,"Yes," you may want to rethink that answer.
According to Dynamic Listening: Interview Skills, a
computer based training module from Mindleaders in
Columbus, Ohio, you should avoid one-word or
one-sentence answers.
Be specific. And speak money-language. Here~s a preferred
answer to the question above, "In general, depending upon
the type and length of projects, I believe in efficiently
handling more than one project at a time. This could save a
company as much as 30%."
Now let~s check out the definition of "active listening
skills" and learn more to help with your next interview".
Remember that normal speaking is not the same as public
speaking. Likewise, regular listening is not the same
as active listening. To be an active listener, you
must be able to analyze as well as respond to the
question being asked
Maintain good posture and eye contact with the speaker.
During the interview it is a good idea to take notes,
nod and smile when appropriate and to lean slightly
toward the speaker. But, even a daydreamer can perfect
these actions. Be sure that all your listening skills
are at work.
Other factors such as gestures (when appropriate),
appearance, facial expressions, voice responses, and
even space distances can all affect how the interviewer
will interpret the listener's abilities to really
listen. So, take into account the interviewers
background and position and understand that his culture
may affect his perception of the interviewee.
Especially in this age of such great cultural diversity, be
courteous of others regardless of cultural, sexual or
societal backgrounds. If you are a woman and get to a door
before a man, open it. If your interviewer doesn~t speak
English very well and looks puzzled at your words, go back
and explain yourself again in different words and
re-establish a good communication exchange.
Note: a major part of active listening is paraphrasing.
It~s not the same as summarizing. A summary is a shortened
version of the original message, focusing on the main point.
To paraphrase means to re-state the message in your own
words.
Active listeners take notes by paraphrasing or restating
what the speaker said in their own words, and summarizing
main points. A good listener is not the same thing as a
silent listener. Good listeners ask questions, even
something like, "Is this an accurate paraphrase of you have
said?" to let the speaker know that you understand the
message being communicated.
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