“Are you talking yourself out of the job during interviews?”  Our job coach Randy Wooden, Director, Professional Center by Goodwill (Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC ) steps us through a balance of interview conversation.      

Interpersonal communication: 

55% body language

38% tone of voice

7% actual words

How everyday conversation differs from interviews

Three cues to watch for:

Nodding the head.

Sounds.  (Hmmm, uh huh)

Words.

Right, sure, I understand, OK, that makes sense,

got it, I agree…

 An Employer’s Two Primary Focus Areas When Hiring

Competency

“Hard Skills”

Key Words

Achievements

Culture Fit

“Soft Skills”

Examples of teamwork, problem solving, etc.

Do they “like” you?  Personality, character

 LinkedIn sessions with Randy on Thursdays. Call or email to sign up! Phone:  (336) 407-7306.                                                      Email:  RWooden@GoodwillNWNC.org                                                                  Web:  www.GoodwillNWNC.org/ProCenter

Great job search resource: O-Net-Online.org gives you a glimpse into the skills and educational requirement for hundreds of jobs in their “My Next Move” section.  www.onetonline.org

Check out Randy’s latest article in the Winston-Salem Journal…

https://journalnow.com/business/randy-wooden-one-job-offer-is-nice-how-about-a-second-one/article

https://journalnow.com/business/randy-wooden-the-upcoming-recession-proximity-bias-and-your-career/article