Managing The Moments of Truth

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Understanding Yourself

Defining Your ‘Unique Selling Proposition’ Standing Out

From The Crowd

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Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You WantStep by Step to Your Destination

Getting the job you want requires careful consideration and intense effort.

TALENTSQUARE provides a simple 5 step process , from ‘finding out’ to ‘getting’ the job you want.

STEP 5

DefiningYour Destination

Managing The Moments Of Truth

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Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You WantStep by Step to Your Destination

Understanding Yourself

DefiningYour Destination

Defining Your Unique Selling Proposition

Managing The Moments Of Truth

Standing Out From The Crowd

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Managing Your Moments of Truth

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Moments of Thruths are the moments that count. Make sure you are prepared!How to prepare for an interview?

How to remain calm?How to manage your body language?

Tips for a telephone interview:•Make sure you are relaxed and sitting in a

calm environment•Always stop doing whatever it is you are

doing 15 minutes before the interview•Make sure all distractions are gone•Make sure your desk is clean •Start focusing on your strengths, be

positive•Be convinced you really want this job. Tell

yourself why you want the job•Maintain your focus until the end•Take notes•Speak clearly as if you were in a live

meeting – don’t forget: people can hear it when you smile•Listen carefully and make sure to respond

to all questions

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Tips for a live interview•Wear the proper attire and make

sure you are well groomed – from head to toes•Always bring a copy of your CV•Make sure to arrive 10 minutes early•Take time to relax, focus on positive

things•Remind yourself about your

strengths and tell yourself why you want the job•Maintain your focus until the end•Be engaged and remain alert•Takes notes•Speak clearly and make sure to pay

attention to all interviewers (if there are several)•Listen carefully and respond to all

questions

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Use the right body language – be natural, be you•Show an open attitude•Gentle eye contact•Assertive attitude•Relax and try to sit still•Show that you are

listening•Articulate your ideas

in a clear way•Smile•Take care of the way

you talk•Use your hands

adequately•Mirror the other

person’s body language•Keep the right

distance•Don’t cross your arms•Don’t be defensive

Try to stay calm – after all, it’s only a conversation•When you feel stress, ask

yourself: what are the risks or what could you loose? •Be realistic about your

expectation – don’t get carried away by excitement•Breathe slowly•When you feel stress, don’t

fight it, accept it. Focus on specific body parts or sensations (e.g. your breathing rhythm) to let your anxieties fade and return to calmness•Focus on your goals and

believe in your strengths•Remember that you are fully

prepared•Be open and accept that things

can move in different directions

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Compiled & written by Pieterjan Kempynck. Pieterjan graduated as Master in Clinical Psychology and is Managing Director of TalentSquare. He has over 20 years experience in human resources and talent management. Pieterjan took part in several polar expeditions.

All pictures courtesy and copyright Laurent Dick at www.laurentdick.com

Pictures taken during the Antarctic Sailing Expedition 2007/2008. More info on www.circles.cc

October 2011.