Tag: You need to practice

Job Interview Practice 

Have you ever sat in a job interview, been asked a question, and as soon as you answered, you wished you could take it back and say something better? It happens to all of us. You want to practice interview questions before you get into the room. It will give you a better chance at any interview you go to. 

Preparing for a job interview is nerve-wracking. Your chances increase, though, with some practice and preparation. One way to prepare is by researching the company and the position you are applying for. The best way is to go to their website, read articles they have published online, and talk to anyone you know who works there. This work will help you understand the company’s values, mission, goals, and the specific requirements and responsibilities of your desired role. 

Another critical aspect of preparation is practicing common interview questions. There are many sites online where you can find generic questions commonly asked in interviews, such as “Tell me about yourself” or “What is your greatest weakness?” Practicing these questions beforehand helps build your confidence, making you feel better prepared during the interview. You can also practice and record yourself answering the questions to review later. 

It’s also important to dress appropriately for the interview and arrive on time and with the necessary documents or materials. Being prepared will show that you are professional. 

Listen actively to the interviewer’s questions and answer them thoughtfully and honestly during the interview. It’s okay to take a moment to think before answering and ask for clarification if needed.  

Do you Trust Yourself

When you start to believe, do you sometimes trust in everyone else first, or do you believe in yourself? I am not saying any of us are perfect. I know that I am not, and I do need the help of many others around me. Yet, when it comes down to believing in someone who has my best interest’s truly at heart? Is it me, or is it someone else?

We should all ask questions, study the answers, and do our best to understand what we hear and see. Part of that understanding is whether the thought shared is right for us.  There is only one person out of over 7 billion on this planet that can tell us the answer.  The person is hard to find. However, if you look in the mirror, then you may find him or her.

You know yourself better than most people.  You are also the only one who must live with whatever you do.  Others can stay or go.  When you are doing well and are on top, everyone is there for a piece of the action. When you fail, your waiting room starts to look like a ghost town.  So, you should always have the final decision.

If you are not sure, start small.  As you get better at choosing a snack or a cup of coffee, Step up your game.  What movie would be best for tonight? Do I want to eat out or stay in and cook a steak?

Trust is like anything else. You need to practice and learn to get good at it.  Your first trust moment should not involve which stock you invest in with the entire family fortune.  Just relax and take trust easy, seeing how it works for you. You can make the right decisions; you only need to get used to the idea.

Thank you for being with me today.  I hope to be with you again tomorrow.