If you have an upcoming job interview for a relatively technical job, then one interview tactic you may want to consider using is the show and tell tactic
In essence, this tactic is born out of the fact that most interview panel members are more tempted by demonstrations of skills than declarations of skills. So, you are better off using an example through which you can sell the notion that you have varied skills than just stating “I have good time management skills” or phrases like that
Should the opportunity arise, you should be prepared to demonstrate to the interview panel an example of your work to back up the idea that you possess the skill set necessary to excel at the job. In order to do this you need to be able to
1. Introduce the Invitation
2. Produce Your Project Work
To get them to ask for your work, look at using some of the following words to create your opportunity:
* If you’re interested I could present to you…
* If you wanted to know more, I have the (report) with me right here…
* If it would be appropriate, you could have a look at…
* I have a written precis of the project here, if you wanted to see it…
* If it would help…
You also need to be able to display your work at the job interview. In order to do this, pick out one or two projects that you could use for this tactic. Choose the projects that * have work already in a written or electronic form * which sell the most amount of skills, which are relevant for the post that you are being interviewed for * that would be most likely brought up in the job interview
Be ready to respond to the questions that will naturally follow from the job interview panel, when they scan this report for the first time. Remember, that the points that they bring up when they meet your work “cold” are probably going to be different to those that you expect. You might want to ask a family member to go over your work and suggest what a “first timer” might ask you.
My advice would be to produce a professional copy of your project that you would be happy to leave with the interview panel. It will provide them with a visible and kinaesthetic reminder of you when they go through their post job interview discussions
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