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        Winning interviews by being yourself at work.

        Interviews can feel super daunting, we can doubt our experience and compare ourselves to others in a heartbeat.  Win your dream job role by standing out through embracing your individuality.  Follow our tips to succeed as your authentic self, not just by what's written on your CV.

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        Winning interviews by being yourself at work.

        Interviews can feel super daunting, we can doubt our experience and compare ourselves to others in a heartbeat.  Win your dream job role by standing out through embracing your individuality.  Follow our tips to succeed as your authentic self, not just by what's written on your CV.


        Read how to win interviews below

        Young adults value purpose over profit, love authenticity and want to enjoy their working hours, not be absorbed by them.

        70% of people aged 21-28 regretted joining a company after discovering what the culture was like, 26% then quit in the first 6 months (Mthree Research).

        We’re challenging workplaces to build diverse and multi-faceted teams made up of confident authentic individuals.


        winning-interviews-imageWinning interviews by being yourself at work

        Interviews can feel super daunting, we can doubt our experience and compare ourselves to others in a heartbeat.  Win your dream job role by standing out through embracing your individuality. 

        Follow our tips to succeed as your authentic self, not just by what's written on your CV.  Job interviews can cause a lot of stress – the idea of being put on the spot or having to quickly problem solve can wobble the majority of us, particularly when 52% agree they have ‘lost confidence in themselves’ because of the pandemic, rising to 60% among those from lower income backgrounds. (The Prince’s Trust & Censuswide)

        There are countless blogs and videos that try to give the “secrets” away for interview success.  And there are undoubtedly a few essential ways to prepare yourself for an interview, but our biggest tip at #BeYourseflfAtWork to not only prepare what you will share but to also prepare who you will be.  Our number one piece of advice that is paramount for any interview. Be yourself.

        Calm, focus and confidence is found when you talk about what you care about, in a style that is authentic to you.  When you get asked the question, 'Tell me about you', respond with your values, your positive character traits rather than reciting your CV or your hobbies.  You'll stand out because of your self awareness and authenticity.  People buy people and they will buy you, so share who you are, not just what you know.

        The interviewer is then going to see the best version of yourself, and your authenticity is going to have much more of a positive impact than you attempting to put on a façade as you try to become who you think they want in a new hire.  Other hot tips;

        1. Be positive about yourself, no self deprecation, you wouldn't buy a brand that said it wasn't that great.

        2. Dress and have the energy and enthusiasm that you would if you were meeting your idol, someone you adore, that you've always wanted to meet.

        3. Show your interviewer that you like them. Ask them about themselves, what makes them happy and successful here?  Let your like of them shine through your eyes.

        4. Remember that last impressions count.  Maintain your energy and focus throughout.  Be memorable by closing with genuine warmth and positivity.

        Be your best, most authentic self in an interview, and you will give yourself the best chance to succeed.

         

        The workplace is changing, it has to.


        Young people value purpose over profit, authenticity, and want to enjoy their working hours, not be absorbed by them. They don’t want to shapeshift on a Monday morning to feel like they fit in at work.

        #BeYourselfAtWork is the movement pioneering positive change in the workplace, and embracing individuality.

        #BeYourselfAtWork inspires you to start your career journey with an unshakeable idea of who you truly are. We’re challenging workplaces to build diverse and multi-faceted teams made up of confident authentic individuals.  Join us - we’re reimagining the workplace of the future: and it’s a better and happier place to be.


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        "Only 22% feel confident in their future careers and just 19% feel like they have the confidence to go after the job they want."

        The Prince’s Trust & Censuswide

         


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        of businesses are at risk of losing graduates for not-good-enough workplace experiences and technology.

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        made choices on their career path and potential employers they would like to work for based on the companies’ values and ethics.

        Global 2021 Millennial and Gen Z survey - Deloitte

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        Young adults do not want to shapeshift on a Monday morning to feel like they fit in at work. iAM is about embracing your individuality.

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