Career Services from Measurability

Ending an interview can be a bit like a first date. You want to play cool and don’t want to seem too keen. Well sometimes you meet the right person and you need to make sure they know you are interested. This is the same as an interview. When you find the right job and have a good feeling about a company should you leave it to chance that the employer knows how you feel? A closing statement can make or lose a job offer. When working in recruitment I often received feedback from a client that my candidate did not seem interested. The candidate had indicated to me that they would take any offer just to get the job. Therefore something went wrong in the communication process.

How do you normally close your interviews?

Do you play it cool? – this can hide desperation and it can also help when it gets the business end – negotiating salary

Do you tell them how you really feel? – this can seem desperate and can put you in a weaker position in negotiations BUT at least the employer is in no doubt that you want the job.

Which statement do you end your interviews with?

“I am interested in the job and I look forward to your response”

Or

“I would love to work here. Can I have the job?”

I guess each individual’s situation is different and you can only assess it on a case by case basis. My point is that if you do an interview and love the job ensure the employer is aware - don’t leave it to chance.

Measurability offer expert interview coaching and advice services in Ireland. If you are struggling at interview and need help from a professional contact us for more information. Interview success is just a phonecall away.

There are many resources available to individuals who are seeking career support in Ireland. Some of these resources are free and other you will have to pay. The paid option is not an option for some individuals but other see the value in paying for a professional service. Either way there is something for everyone’s budget in this post.

FREE CAREER ADVICE & RESOURCES

Internet – There is a wealth of information on the internet which can be found on traditional site or career blogs. There is information of career direction, some free career tests and information on writing a CV or preparing for interview. The biggest difficulty with this resource is that much of the information is not much good. If you know what you are looking for you can locate some valuable information.

Career Guidance Service – Many schools and colleges have a free career guidance service. The only problem is that you will probably have to be attending the institution to access. But you might try your luck as a quick 15 minute phone call may prove helpful.

HR Departments – HR professionals in your organisation or a previous organisation may be able to help you out. These professional have a wealth of experience in Recruitment, Training & Development.

Recruitment Agencies – Recruitment agencies are not a career resource but you may come across a nice recruitment consultant who could give you advice on your CV or interview preparation. Unlikely to provide career direction advice and if they do ask yourself is there and agenda with the advice.

Outplacement Consultants – If your company has been hit with redundancy then this resource may be provided. If it is the company will normally pay for it. This can prove an invaluable resource.

Friends & Family – Normally I would recommend steering clear of this advice unless they are in the above categories.

PAID CAREER ADVICE & RESOURCES

Measurability – A professional service offering Career direction, career assessments, job search strategies, CV writing and interview coaching

Paul Mullan founded and manages Measurability. He is a consultant with 13 years career coaching, recruitment and assessment experience in the UK & Ireland. Paul compliments his expertise by tapping into a talented pool of associates with hr, recruitment, occupational psychology and career coaching backgrounds.

Paul has worked with many organisations in a variety of sectors helping them recruit, assess and select the right candidate. He has designed recruitment processes, analysed job requirements, managed recruitment projects and helped oganisations implement psychometric assessment solutions. Paul previously worked with Saville & Holdsworth and was a founder and former Director of Eden Recruitment Limited.

Paul helps jobseekers to achieve career, life & business goals using an innovative approach in a one-one and workshop format. He is unique because he has experienced jobs, recruitment and careers as an employer – hiring staff, as a jobseeker – looking for work, as a recruitment consultant – finding jobs for others and as an assessment/hr consultant – helping company’s design recruitment processes, interview, assess and hire the right people. Paul is a Career Doctor with the Irish Independent for their Thursday Jobs & Careers supplement and The Sunday Tribune, regularly posts career articles on www.recruitireland.ie , www.salesjobs.ie and www.eirjobs.com and comments on jobs, careers and work life balance topics in the media and national radio.

Paul studied in Liverpool and qualified with a Degree in Business Studies from John Moore’s University and has since been awarded a Diploma in Business & Life Coaching. He has extensive training with Saville & Holdsworth including psychometric testing (Level A & B), competency based interviewing, job analysis and competency design and assessment center design.

Measurability is a professional, well established consultancy offering tailored solutions to meet our client needs. Our service is underpinned by psychometric assessment to help organisations recruit and develop the best but also to help individual’s achieve career satisfaction and success