Infuse Issue 8 June 2019 | Page 25

How to stand out in the job
interview:
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Be punctual
Shake hands
Build rapport
Take the panel on the journey with you and
use eye contact
Maintain good posture and smile with
enthusiasm!
Treat the interview like a conversation
rather than a presentation
Take time to respond to questions and think
about your response
Avoid generic statements and instead,
provide examples and focus on outcomes
achieved
Close the interview by asking the panel a
few key questions
Be sure to thank the panel for their time
After the interview, reflect and look for areas
of improvement
What to do if you struggle to
land a job?
• Consider volunteering or applying to
rural or remote locations
• Expand your network
• Upskill by increasing your knowledge
to make yourself more valuable to
employers
• Find great mentors and consider
positions outside of dietetics
• Get innovative and create your own job
• Seek feedback on applications to make
improvements
• Learn more about your personal
strengths and weaknesses. Try the VIA
Survey-120 to become more self-aware.
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Infuse | June 2019