Free Career and Job Search Advice

poko · Newbie Joined: 15 Feb 2008 Posts: 1 Career Advice: +0/-0

A few days ago I had a phone job interview. The job profile fit with my interest very well. I was well motivated. Unfortunately I was not successful. One of the reason was my "poor enthusiasm and passion" about the job position. But I think it is my personal communication behavior, my voice is more less "constant". May I ask you how to show more enthusiastic feeling in a interview? Could you give me a few sentences examples? Thank you very much.

lexa10881 · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:58 am Post subject:

Ahhh, you must have a voice similar to my guy. When I first met him, there were a few spats about how he seemed apathetic and in reality he was trying to show emotion, I just was not able to detect it. It was a combination of us working together for me to get him to be more expressive and for him to learn to be more 'exaggerated' in his displays that helped make him much more effective not just in our personal communications but in all his communications.

I suggest trying this with someone you trust and practicing expressive talk and getting their honest feedback. This will help you become more emotive.

http://www.cvtips.com/interview_technique.html

Pauloz · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 6:38 am Post subject:

poko

Not entirely convinced by "poor enthusiasm and passion" as a reason. Sounds like an HR workshop... unless chronic hypocrisy was one of the essential criteria, or you were graded on posture and body language.

However- to improve a "flat" performance, the idea is to get animated.

You don't have to do a song and dance, but you can pick up on points where you can contribute, and add some of your genuine enthusiasm about your work.

Be natural.

This is about the things you actually like, good experiences and work you enjoy.

Not everybody's an actor, and it's a good idea not to "pretend".

Show some knowledge, and some depth, go a bit beyond normal responses in terms of expertise, and try and make it clear that you really do know your stuff.

Julia Penny · Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:21 am Post subject:

It is the way you close or end the interview that will determine the impression you leave with the interviewer. You need to end on a positive and enthusiastic note that shows your interest in the position and the company. An example of this is:
"This sounds like an exciting challenge- just what I have been looking for. I believe my ...(list your strengths)...make me the right candidate for this job. What will the next step in the hiring process be?"
For a free and complete guide to closing the job interview, including more sample closing statements go to http://www.best-job-interview.com/job-interview-advice.html

walkman · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:36 pm Post subject:

Smile when you speak. It's an old trick used by salespeople, and it works. Just the act of smiling brightens you up, and that translates well to phone conversations.

Join our Newsletter
CopyRight © 1999-2008 cvtips.com This material cannot be published under any form or condition.