Looking For A Job? Watch What You Say

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THE FIRST TWELVE WORDS YOU SAY IN A JOB INTERVIEW DETERMINE IF YOU GET THAT JOB: When it comes to job interviews, you’ll want to be on your toes from the moment you introduce yourself to your interviewer. Researchers from Resurgo’s Spear programme have found that the first 12 words of a job interview can really determine whether a candidate gets a job offer or not. The charity has trained 3,000 young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds, and says that job candidates who are relaxed and able to answer questions like, “How are you?” in a calm, enthusiastic way are more perceived as socially ‘fitting in.’ Iona ledwidge of Resurgo explains, “It is things like how you greet the receptionist, what you say in the first few minutes or when walking down the corridor. It is smoothing over the gaps….Small talk is part of building confidence and communication skills in the workplace.” (Yahoo)