5 months ago 18th Jun 15:40
Inspired by Wimbledon, Helen Leake, a personal adviser at Jobcentre Plus, has some tips to help you get back into the game and win the job you want.
Do something you love
Thinking about what you enjoy doing is often a good place to start looking for work. You will feel far more motivated if you are doing something you enjoy. For example, if you enjoy sport, have you considered working in a gym or a sports store, or if you are into gardening perhaps a job at a garden centre? If planning and organising is more your thing, you could aim for a job as an events organiser.
Start the ball rolling
If you need some extra support to get you back to work, a chat with a Jobcentre Plus adviser could be just what you need. For example, if you’ve been away from work because of illness, your adviser could help you think how your skills and interests might be applied to different sorts of jobs you may not have considered.
Courting success Once you’ve found a job you want to apply for, it’s important to keep your eye on the ball to ensure you are well prepared for the interview. Practise answering interview questions with friends and family beforehand. If you do get a tough question try not to panic: instead take a deep breath and think for a moment before replying honestly. Here are some tips on handling popular tricky questions:
‘Tell me about yourself…’ – pick out one or two personal qualities and achievements that show you’re the right person for the job. If the interviewer mentions something negative that happened in a previous job, talk about what you learned from it. ‘Do you have any questions?’ – prepare one or two questions to show the interviewer you are interested. e.g. what they think is the most challenging part of the job. Asking questions will also help you work out if the job is right for you.
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