What went well?
This week we carried out some 1st Step Workshops at Essex University. One of the things that came up was the reluctance of participants to say what they did well when at interview or assessment centre. They were all very good at saying what they should have done differently.
So this week’s tip is about the importance of thinking about what went well. The reason for doing this is that it helps builds self esteem and confidence and re-enforces your strengths.
To practise building this habit, think back to your last interview and come up with three things that you did well? It could be that you researched and prepared well, that you built a good rapport with the interviewer, that you felt good about yourself whilst you were there, that you weren’t fazed when you were asked a difficult question etc, etc.
Visit the Resource Centre on our website and look at the Checklist to help you debrief after an interview or Assessment Centre.