Effective communication seems to be quite essential in various contexts. In terms of job interviewing, possessing effective communication skills are undoubtedly a win strategy to nail down the job.
I had real experience once of how significant an effective communications are during the interview. Last fall, I got a job interview to be an accounting and math tutor in a Canadian college. Meeting with the interviewer –an aged and serious-looked woman wearing a neat suit, I was originally nervous and acting like a Robert by answering questions cautiously. Definitely, my employer had no any reaction or interest on me by just keeping asking regular questions. I was afraid of failing the interview by having that bad communication. However, sunshine ignited the conversation as I got a chance to ask questions. Merely by asking what are the most important reasons motivated you to keep working for this college, we seemed to reach a common point to expand conversations. She began to share various stories experiencing via her job, such as how to involve in the multi-culture based organization, and even how the college affected her personal life. I was so touched after listening to her real perception of the organization, and added more points to share my perspectives. In such good interactions, we had a more in-depth acknowledge in terms of the job, the college, and the personal stuffs. Fortunately, I got the job offer just one day later. My manager told me that the reason why she hired me was partially due to that joyful and deep communication.
Above the story shared, it seems that the art of having an effective communication during job interviews sometimes is simply as you show your true heart, pop out job-related topics which raise common interest, and then receive true heart of your interviewer’s side.
This is quite illuminating. I’ve heard that it’s good to ask the interviewer more questions about the job when prompted, but I’ve never tried it since I usually can’t think of anything to ask. You asked the interviewer directly about her source of motivation to continue working at the college? Weren't you afraid of giving off the impression that you would need to have the reason to find more motivation to continue working at the place? I know it elicited a positive response, but I would be hesitant to ask such a question, as it seemed to me that I would be giving off an impression that I am not full of enthusiasm for this job. I guess it's just my narrow-minded way of thinking? :P
回复删除Hi Isabel, congratulations on nabbing the position as a tutor in the Canadian College and experiencing the effectiveness of good communication. It must have been a memorable experience in both aspects.
回复删除Many a times, the questions posted near the end of the interview is as important as the earlier performance. I believe the questions that you asked was the crux of her decision to have you in her college. I have once read an article which mentioned that if one was able to get the other party talking about his/ her interest, he/she will generate a good feeling about the person in return.
In addition, I think you possess the listening skills which must have impressed and shown her your passion in wanting to be an accounting and math tutor. It is great to see how effective communication plays a success in your endeavour, and is a motivating factor for others to take this module seriously so we can excel in it.
Hi Isabel,
回复删除firstly congratulations on nabbing this position so successfully! it must have been exhilarating to have received the job offer.
secondly, i would agree with you on the point that the interview would seem to be a little rocky and on the negative side for you if the interviewer carried on with the dull questions. Indeed, as Reynold has stated above, through several interactions with employers/recruiters, they mentioned that the outcome of the whole interview process not only depends on how you've answered questions but also on what kind of questions you pose when they ask for it. Unknown to many, the interviewees who reply that they have no questions will only make the employer feel like they are not interested enough to be curious about the company and the job scope itself.
Additionally, thankfully you managed to steer the conversation into an area where it sparked off into a conversation and a sharing session. :)
What an awesome experience for you! (once again!)
Yes honesty and integrity are almost always instant best sellers in establishing relationships- this is probably what happened with the interviewer. A lot of times we prepare ourselves for interviews in a very formulaic way- meaning - with pat answers from a textbook or website that claims to help you clinch that job. But just stop and think for one moment about who you really are and what you really can do and how you want to bring that information across to this complete stranger who is looking to fill a position.
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