I want to improve my negotiation skills in a job interview. What I demand employer offer me half. Pl Guide me

Question

I am jobless for the last 18 months. In a job interview I feel it difficult when I demand and employer offer me half of my demand.

Answer 1

These are my tips for job interviews.
My top advice for you...

* Be yourself! Be confident and be bold! No matter how you feel, make sure you do this!

* Make sure that they can tell you want the job - but at the same time, dont make yourself look desperate.

* Don't tell them that you are nervous, especially since the job is one where you will need to be confident.

* Don't be afraid to ask questions

* Let them know your skills!

* Smile

* Speak clearly and at an appropriate volume. Annunciate
your words properly.

* Dress appropriately. Maybe a pair of black pants and a buttonup shirt, or a nice long skirt and top to go.

* Let them know that you are eager to learn and are willing to take advice

* Have fun

* Arrive early!! VERY IMPORTANT!

* Make sure you are presented well - you look clean and nice and your hair is neat etc.

How long do you have until the interveiw? Maybe prepare in your head the type of things you may be asked. For this job, they could be...

* Do you kn ow what the business is aobut

* What school do you go to? / What are you studying?

* What music do you like?

* Who do you admire?

* Why do you want the job?

* HAve you had any prior experience?

I do think that it is very important that you know why you want the job. I do not personally think you should practise, just have an idea of what to say.

Employability Skills and attributes that employers tend to look for are:

* Communication skiils
* Team Work Skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Initiative and enterprise skills
* Planning and organisational skills
* Self management
* Learning skills
* Technology Skills
* Loyalty
* Commitment
* Honesty and Integrity
* Enthusiasm
* Reliability
* Personal Presonation
* Commonsense
* Positive self-esteem
* Sense of Humor
* Motivations

Make sure you act like yourself though!!!

Have you made up a career portfolio and/or a resumae?

A career portfolio provides a personal collection of materials documenting your:
* Work History (can include work experience)
* Professional developement (do you coach sports etc?)
* Achievements (awards, sports etc)
* Employability skills
* Career plans
* Job application

Include stuff like rusumaes, cover letters, certificates, reference letters, referee lists, educational achievement records, awards, previous applications and more. You don't have to go overboard.

TO prepare you should

* Research the business
* Prepare some questoins to ask to show that you know the industry
* Perhaps practise with family, but don't have it polished - make it real
* Take your job application folder with you

For the interview be:

* Punctual - at least 10 minutes early to make yourself familiar with the setting
* Well prepared - take everything you need with you
* polite - look attentive, smile and shake hands
* thoughtful - take your time when answering questions
* positive - don't downplay your achievements or anything else
* confident - ask questions
* calm - try not to get flustered, it will help you in the end!

* If you are really nervous and it is showing, tell the interviewer.

Make sure you

* Turn off your mobile

* Dress appropriatly - keep makeup, jewlery and bright colours to a minimum

* are aware of your body language and tone of voice


Possible questions could be:

Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
Why do you think you are suitible for the job?
Why would you like the job?
What are your strenghts/weaknesses?
Do you work well in a team?
Why should we employ you?
What can you offer us?

Try to use words such as 'achieved', 'managed' and 'improved' in your answers.

At the end, thank the interviewers by name. Make sure that you shake hands if they put their hand out. Sustain eye contact and restate your intrest. Do not ask about salary until a job offer is made

Good luck!!!!! Please email me if you want more help!

Answer 2

These are competitive times, and you need to stand out in the crowd in a limited amount of time. From what you have said, I would suggest: Take your time in answering your questions. Don't be rushed. Know in advance what you want to say on the standard interview questions. When the interviewer asks what you did on your previous job, they aren't asking about those little routine duties. That should be obvious on your resume/application. They are looking for those contributions that made a difference to the project or company. Did you do anything that saved the company time or money? Did you get special recognition for your work? Did you create new business for the company? What were those positive thigns you did. That's what you want to concentrate on and you want to know what you want to tell them about this aspect of the job before you walk into the interview. Dress appropriately, neatly. Sit up straight, but don't be ridgid. Smile. Look attentive and engaged in the conversation. Look like you are interested and want the job. Ask questions. It's good to have these in mind before the interview. For example, "What do you feel is the most important skill/experience that the person in this job needs to have?" When they answer, this is your opportunity to explain how your background meets those needs. Ask about the vacancy. Why is it there? Is it a new position? If not, why is the last person leaving? Was he promoted to a new position within the company? (Good sign.) Is he leaving the position for another company? How long was he there? (A sign of job satisfaction or lack of.) How long has the position been open? (The longer it's been open, the harder it has been to find a qualified applicant or a sign of how desparate they might be to fill it. Could also be a sign that they are not paying an appropriate salary.) Always thank them for their time and express your interest in the position. Give a solid, confident handshake (but don't break their hand in the process.) If you don't get the job, give them a call and ask if there was anything in your interview that stood out as a deciding factor. This can give you insight on future interviews. Good luck. I know it's a lousy time to be looking for a job.

Answer 3

Hi,
It is a catch 22 situation actually when the employer offers you half of what you want , you want to ask more but are afraid that demanding a double the salary might jeopardize the chances of getting a job and I must tell you that exactly is the reason why employers do that. There a very fnie line between arguing and negotiating.

http://www.cvtips.com/wage_negotiation.html is a very good site on how can negotiate with the employer.

All the best to you.

Answer 4

Jobless for 18 months - you are not in a position to bargain without a job in hand. I'll go for the job first, prove my worth and after a certain period, talk to the employer about a raise. Failing which, and still with the job, start looking around. Only give up the job once you found something.

Answer 5

Job interview is crucial. You can check out some interview tips here. http://www.purchaseresume.com/interview-tips.htm

Something is wrong if you are jobless for 18 months. I have a strong feeling you resume is not up to the mark. By having a good resume, you already win half the battle. Even if you don't do extremely well in the interview, you would already have portrayed a good image if your resume has been presented professionally.


Regards,

Edmund Ng
CEO, Founder
Infinique Technologies
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