Friday 13 May 2016

Why Attitude is Everything

Whether you’re applying to be the receptionist or the Managing Director, showing that you are excited about the role is important.

Why? 

A job interview is an opportunity to sell yourself, and people love passion.  “Faced with two candidates, if one is really excited about the role and the other has a bit of a ‘take it or leave it’ attitude, I know who I’d pick” says Total Event Solutions General Manager, Joanna Baker.  “Experience and skills are important, but there’s no substitute for genuine excitement about my company or the role.”

Imagine you’re in a restaurant and you ask the waitress about soup of the day.  If she says ‘yeah, it’s ok’, how inspired will you be to try it?  What if she said instead “The soup is fresh off the stove, I just tried some, it’s fantastic!”  You can bet she sells a lot more soup with her second answer.
No matter the job, hiring managers are looking for a positive attitude, an upbeat approach to work and enthusiasm.  Don’t be afraid to show that you’re excited about working for that company, or that you just love what you do.  

Have you created a New Force profile yet?


New Force helps job seekers taking their first steps into the job market, to showcase their personality and skills. Create a profile, upload a video and get matched with employers who are looking for what you offer.  www.newforce.co.nz


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