I recently spoke to a great
networking and career search group, Re:Focus on Careers, about creating a kick ass elevator speech. Keep an eye out for all of these free interview tips in my Career Corner posts:
Make a Good First Impression
The outcome of the interview will depend largely on the impression you make during the first five minutes. To succeed, you must project a professional, competent and enthusiastic image. Your aim is to convince the interviewer that you would be an asset to the company. Keep the following in mind:
1. Punctuality. Do whatever it takes to arrive 10-15 minutes early. Allow extra time for traffic, parking and slow elevators.
Extra Tip from Career Coach Hallie: Giving yourself plenty of time before the interview will also allow you to do a quick visualization beforehand. I always like to arrive early to make sure I find the office and have a few minutes to gather my thoughts before I go in.
If you’re interested in having me speak at your next event about finding a career you love, go here: www.createyourcareerpath.com/appearances.html. I’d be happy to discuss!
Hallie Crawford
Atlanta Career Coach
Career Speaker
