Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Very nervous. 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?

Sorry, English is my second language.








I am 22 years old. I will have a Master degree in May. Recently, I have applied for a Program Officer position in an NGO. Everything went well. I will have an interview soon.





I just studied more about the job. It makes me very nervous because my duties are to assist the director of the program. I also found out that most people who applied for my position are in their 30s who already have experiences in the fields..





How can I sell myself during the interview? I really want the job, but I am not sure that I will do good because I have ';NO'; experience..





Please advice.





Thank youVery nervous. 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?
There is the idea that because you are inexperienced you know no boundary on what is possible and what is not. You could play up on this concept.Very nervous. 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?
Realize that even though you have no experience they still fell you are qualified enough to be considered for an interview. Sometimes employers look for people with little experience because they want to train from the ground up instead of undoing bad habits. Also, experienced people may demand higher a higher salary. Instead of trying to sell yourself, simply try to make a good impression. Look professional. Answer questions confidently and honestly. Be yourself. And remember to tell the employer why you will be good for the job, not why the job will be good for you. They aren't looking to make you happy, they are looking to make the company better. Good luck.
Obviously, you have the education, so sell that and sell your maturity level and your drive to work hard. If you go in there and sell these things you will definately be considered for the position. Don't worry about all those other guys. Who knows what their files look like?
Just be confident and display your strengths. Tell the interviewer how your experiences in school and jobs you've had before have given you the skills necessary to do your job duties. If you believe you can do it, then just convey that. Sometimes people would rather hire someone with less experience because they won't be so set in their way of doing things and can learn the subtleties of that particular company or program easier. Confidence is key. Make eye contact, sit up straight, and speak clearly.
Stress your abilities. You are bilingual and multicultural (I'm assuming). ';No experience'; can be phrased ';A fresh perspective';. Emphasize loyalty towards employers. This turns young into ';long term investment'; for the company.If you have a master's then you've probably completed a thesis. point that out as experience. Site things you've done for advisers and faculty at the university to illustrate your strengths. Relax and be confident. You don't need to be the best. You need to convince them you are the best. Young and inexperienced might not look good on paper, but intelligent, credentialed, long term investment with a fresh perspective sells. If you have an interview, they've already weighed your inexperience, and they don't care, so relax.
go in there like you already have the job and see if you want to work there. Interview them.
A lot of willingness to learn and good study record as well as previous work history, has a lot to do with an employers decision to give someone a job. It's not all based on experience. Just do your best at the interview, thats all anyone can do. Be polite, professional, and look the interviewer in the eyes.
When you are asked a question make sure you understand it (you may ask for clarification) then answer as honestly as you can. If your answer is not what they are looking for it means that you are not suitable for the job, in which case is better for both parties. You will not be happy in a job that is not suitable for you

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