ACCENT REDUCTION
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Are you about to attend a job interview? The interview is an opportunity for both the employer and the applicant to determine each other’s suitability. While interviews can be daunting, thorough preparation is essential and can greatly impact on your performance.
In this program you will have 2 x one hour sessions with our Career Coach who will guide you through practical steps on how to prepare for your interview, how to answer questions, overcome nerves and speak with confidence. You will work through practical tasks to help you succeed at your next interview. Email support prior to your interview is included.
This program can be conducted face-to-face, online, or by telephone at a time suitable to you.
"The course was great, it gave me confidence and all the practical tools I needed. Proof of this was the 3 or 4 unsuccessful job interviews I had prior to the course. After my course was completed I went for another interview which was successful thanks to the personalized coaching methods and genuine commitment that made the course very enjoyable and effective. Thanks again for your dedication, help and patience!" (Mr Acosta, Agronomist)
Can you afford to be missing out on work opportunities? Get this essential interview coaching now to help you be successful at your next interview.
To speak with our Career Centre staff about Interview Coaching please contact us.
To help you be more successful at your next interview, here are some useful tips:-
2. Research the role you are applying for to understand its purpose. You can do this by carefully reading the job advertisement, position description and selection criteria. This will help you relate your answers to the role.
3. Prepare questions you anticipate being asked. These are usually related to the selection criteria for the position. Consider how you will answer these questions. Prepare examples that demonstrate your experiences, strengths and achievements.
4. Prepare the questions you will ask at interview. Concentrate on relevant and well considered questions that show your enthusiasm for the role.
5. Practice role-playing the interview with someone you trust.
6. Ensure you know where you are going for the interview, how you are going to there and make sure you arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled interview time.
7. Presentation is a key factor in making a good impression. Dress conservatively and attend to your personal hygiene.
8. Check who is on the panel and memorise their names, positions and their stake in this position.
9. If you are anxious about the interview, do whatever relaxation methods help you to de-stress. If you are well prepared, you will feel more confident and relaxed and therefore have less anxiety!
10. Take any documentation that you think may be required (ie your resume, licenses, examples of your work, academic transcripts).
11. Remember first impressions are crucial. Greet everyone you meet in a friendly manner.
12. Ensure you maintain eye contact with the interviewers and be aware of your non-verbal behaviour.
13. Listen carefully, try to be confident and positive throughout the interview.
14. Be focussed on what you can do for the employer, not what the employer can do for you.
15. Thank the interviewer/s for their time and if you are interested in the position, make sure you communicate this.
16. After the interview, reflect on and evaluate your performance.
17. Send a thank you note after your interview. This makes you stand out from other applicants and helps the employer to remember you for the position you applied for, or for any other potential opportunities that may arise with the company.
To speak with our Career Centre staff about Interview Coaching, please contact us.
Our career coaches are professional members of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA), a national organisation of professionals in the career development industry which ensures that our services meet the highest professional standards
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"I am really glad that I had the opportunity to work with a professional and outstanding teacher. She helped me a lot and my English pronunciation has improved significantly." (Roberta, MBA, Italy)
"It was a wonderful and valuable experience for me. The course helped me to gain confidence in improving my English accent. I believe it provides me a tool to continually improve my English accent for the rest of my life. I really enjoyed the whole course and appreciated the teacher's kindness, patience and encouragement during the course. It's flexibility was suitable for my busy schedule and by attending to the constructive weekly assignments, it showed me a new angle to understand English. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to improve their English accent." (Mrs Lin, Accountant, China)
"I now feel more confident and no longer have to repeat myself when I speak with patients or other staff." (Dr K, India)
"The course was great, it gave me confidence and all the practical tools I needed to improve my English and reduce my accent". (Mr Acosta, Columbia)
"The accent reduction course has improved the pronunciation of my daily vocabulary. It has made me aware of the importance of language in communicating with other people especially in my sales job. It has now given me the confidence to speak clearly". (Ms Lai, China)
"When I had a job interview, I was given feedback that I needed to reduce my accent. That’s how and why I decided to enrol in the accent reduction program, which suited my objectives. I was taught how to make correct pronunciation for each sound and how to produce and project my voice effectively to listeners. I achieved more than 80% improvement comparing my accent at the beginning and end of the program. I found a job towards the end of the program, which played an important role in achieving the outcome." (Mr Takeshima, Engineer, Japan)
"The program was excellent. It was designed for my specific needs and fully met my expectations. For years I wondered why my English sounded foreign, but it took only one session with my teacher to find out why. At the end of my course the difference in my sounds and intonation patterns and rhythm was most gratifying - a real confidence booster". (Venie, Russia)