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writes:Can anyone give me some advice on this ? . I have an interview for a Sales Suppport position with an Estate Agency on Wednesday. It's only part time, but i don't mind about that. I have been unemployed for three years, and i don't have much work experience at all. The employer knows this though, as they have seen my CV. The employer must be interested though. I'm not sure what to say if the employer asks why i want to work for the company, and if they ask why i have been unemployed for so long, and why i haven't had much work experience in general. I have tried looking for a job, but sometimes i haven't heard back from the employers, or i have failed the interviews.And sometimes i have applied for jobs and been offered interviews but i didn't turn up to the interviews. I have had confidence issues, and i suffer from anxiety. I don't want this to stop me from getting a job though. I just want to be given a chance. I'm not sure if working for an Estate Agents would be right for me, because of my lack of confidence and anxiety issues, but i am very good at using a computer and i have worked with customers before. And the economy is really bad now, so i want to take any job that i can get. That was in retail though. Any advice would be much appreciated.
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reader, oldbag +, writes (26 November 2012):
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I have had all types of interviews over the years and conducted them too.
You would not be human if you didnt feel nervous,after all you want the job.
First, they have seen your CV so they have a rough idea of your skills and history and see enough to invite you for an interview. You have done well to do that as companies nowadays get hundreds of applicants for each position.
You know where and what the job is so start doing homework,look up the company,think about the job description.Get questions ready,write them down,it shows your prepared and want the job.Know your typing speed and PC skills and let them know you have a good telephone manner,customer skills.
Now if you Google 'Common interview questions' you will get a view of what to expect and can have your answers or examples prepared.
Keep calm, wear something smart and comfortable.Have your hair clean,nails fresh,shoes smart.Think before you answer a question, look the interviewer in the eye.Arrive 5 mins before interview time too.
You can do this,they have invited YOU in because you will benefit THEM.Sell yourself!
Good luck to you, and as you walk there,head high, keep saying 'I can and I will'.
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 November 2012): I totally agree with all the advice you have been given so far, but another really good tip I was given once is to get the job description for the job you have applied for, and next to every point on the list of things they say they are looking for in a candidate, try to come up with something (or a few things) in your past experience that matches that. So for example, if it says they want someone with good computer skills, you could say you did a computer course/studied IT at school/use social media and the internet daily, whatever. Anything to show you have an understanding of the desired skill. It doesn't need to be work related, but it does need to be true so you can elaborate on it. It might seem like a long and pointless task, but a lot of the time interviewers have a checklist of things to tick off during the interview, and that checklist will usually be based on the job description. Good luck, let us know how you get on!
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reader, Aunty BimBim  +, writes (26 November 2012):
 Dress appropriately for the postition you are applying for, but not in clothes that make you feel uncomfortable. If you have facial piercings remove them for the moment until you work out what their stance is and then perhaps just introduce them gradually.
They employers will realise you are nervous, and allow for this.
If they ask why you applied for THEM, this is a hard one, if it is a local company you can tell them you are aware of their good reputation in the community, and would like to work for a company with a good reputation.
if they ask why not employed this is a little difficult as well, just let them know you had some personal issues that needed to be dealt with but you are confident those issues have been dealt with and you do not expect them to impact on your employment.
taking a moment or two to gather yourself before answering questions is okay, and to gather thoughts. if they ask you what your failing is dont tell them about your lack of confidence, make a joke and say chocolate, or reading too many trashy novels or something.
Big breath before you walk in, hold your head high and shoulders back, sit up straight, try not to slouch, and good luck!
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 November 2012): You will be okay.. research the company and the job description to when they ask why you wanna work for the company you can say what they specialize in is something you are interested in. You can say you are a people person and love to learn and advance in the field. Where u attending school that's why you weren't working ?? If so you can say you were focusing on school. If not you can say you have been looking but you think your lack of interview skill might have not got you the job but you are a hard, timely, motivated worker who can not only pick up things fast but can help advance the companies sales with your confidence and knowledge of the work being provided.
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