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Hiring experts get it: People who have good people skills with also called soft skills, is a key component suggesting leadership potential and is present in star performers and "high potentials."
When you're interviewing, a good interviewer will be asking you questions to elicit just how good your people skills are.
Just as a refresher: People skills is a combination of four competencies or skill sets: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management.
Specifically, what aspects of people skills are interviewers looking for? You want to make sure you go in ready to help direct the interview so you make sure you get your own ideas in. Focus on three main points and be clear about what you present. Which three main points should you emphasize and ask questions about? How about technical skills, experience or ability to solve problems.
In demonstrating your high people skills, be sure to plan out how you will be getting these points across to the interviewer. This is not a time to "wing it". Anticipate what the interviewer will ask and how you will respond to his/her questions.
Research what the company needs. Google is your new best friend before you go to the interview. Make sure you know the company's vision and mission statement.) You will be able to show off your expertise by taking a genuine interest in what the company's visions and goals are. Let them know what you can do to meet the company mission statement.
Know your brand. Just what is unique about you? Do you learn new technology quickly? Are your people skills good enough to make you the go-to person for teaching others new processes? Be prepared to say what you're known for. When you leave an interview, you want people to know exactly who you are and what you stand for. Ask yourself who you are before you step foot in the interview room.
Create a good communication flow. Asking questions in itself demonstrates your interest and your level of people skills. It shows that you care. However, be careful not to over explain. If the interviewer wants more details, he'll ask for them.
Smile and show a sense of humor. Be appropriately humorous. Employees with good people skills always have a good sense of humor; remember, they're looking for someone easy to work with! A little levity, goes a long way in making a positive connection with the interviewer, which can put you over the top and into the interviewers "short list".
About this Author
Hi, I'm Crystal Jonas,
In traveling to over 120 cities in the country each year, I often find that just one little tweak in what someone says or does can make all the difference. "The People Skills Lady" provides companies the training and communication coaching they need to fully engage employees for maximum profitability.Come visit my website at http://crystalconsults.com Sign up for my free newsletters while you're there.
Call me at 719- 291-0366 and ask about speaking or coaching for you or for your company.
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