In the blog this week, we will consider the importance of evaluating the interview process regardless of the job application outcome. The two critical issues here are the focus on the extent to which we can learn from the experience while ensuring we maintain a positive attitude.
Learning from the interview experience
It is essential to remain positive after experiencing an interview, even where not successful with the application. We all learn valuable insights from such encounters. Some employers provide information about the reasons for rejection, while others would do so if requested by the graduate candidate.
Note carefully that gaining the opportunity for an interview means that you were successful during the completion of the application documentation stage. This is a significant achievement, so congratulate yourself as a very small number of applicants get beyond this initial stage. Now spend some time reviewing your application documents to identify exactly where you successfully responded to the information required by the organisation. This will help you to repeat this essential requirement in a future application.
Now carefully review the interview experience, especially your response to questions by the potential employers, your ability to ask interesting questions, and any body language issues. Make sure you write brief notes on both the strengths of your performance and areas of possible improvement. Do not get disappointed with yourself but keep positive and maintain a sense of humour.
So, now get back into the game, review the blog series on the graduate employment process and all the best.
In the blog next week, we will move on to a new short series focusing on the importance of developing critical reading skills starting with an overview of why reading sits at the centre of all activities in the university experience.
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