The Interview Masterclass for Career Success

Imagine turbocharging your career as we close out 2023 with a bang! We sat down with Laurie Macpherson, a career coach extraordinaire, to spill the beans on why you shouldn’t be putting your career search on hold, even during the holiday season. Laurie uncovers the common error most job seekers commit: focusing too much on the company and not enough on their own career narrative. Prepare to be enlightened on how to ace your interviews, understand the employer’s needs, and articulate why you want to work for a particular company – all with authenticity and confidence.

Our conversation with Laurie didn’t stop there. We tackled crafting compelling interview responses. Have you ever been stumped by the classic “Tell me about yourself” question? Well, worry no more as Laurie shares her secret sauce on how to ace it while exuding confidence. We also explored how to link past experiences to the role you’re vying for and how shared values can boost your chances. For those taking the virtual route, we dive into the nitty-gritty of body language, camera placement, and maintaining professionalism.

In the latter part of our engaging chat, we navigated the choppy waters of disclosing disabilities during interviews and negotiating salaries. Laurie highlighted the importance of knowing a salary benchmark before an interview and having the guts to ask for the salary you deserve. We further discussed how to maximise job opportunities during the last weeks of the year and how a well-crafted CV could be your golden ticket to land your dream job. We wrap things up by discussing the benefits of interview courses and how to connect with Laurie’s services. This episode is packed with nuggets of wisdom that could be the catalyst for your career breakthrough, so don’t miss out!

Was this conversation helpful? You can learn how to write a CV that sells in our LinkedIn Live replay with Laurie here.

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