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Advice for a Successful Job Interview

Q:

I don’t do well on job interviews because of anxiety and poor social skills. How can I improve?

A:

Have your spouse or a friend ask typical job-interview questions—“What have you enjoyed most about your past positions? What strengths would you bring to this job?”—and videotape the “interview.” Once you see yourself on tape, identify areas in which you need to improve. Meanwhile, you may consider a few sessions with an ADHD coach who specializes in social skills or career planning.

Dr. Michele Novotni is an internationally recognized expert in the field of ADHD. She is the former president and CEO of the national Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), an inspiring speaker, best selling author, psychologist, coach and parent of a young adult with AD/HD. She is author of Adult AD/HD and What Does Everybody Else Know That I Don't?.

Michele was the lead facilitator and lobbyist in the creation of national ADD Awareness Day (the third Wednesday in September). She was awarded the national "Make a Difference Award" by the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) in 2005 and ADDA originated The Novotni Scholarship Fund to assist college students with AD/HD in her honor.

1 Comments:

  • Posted by Lizzie - Feb 20 2009 @ 7:36 AM
    A practical tip
    Sit back in your chair, fold your hands in your lap, breathe, LOOK at the interviewer when they speak and LISTEN. The physical position will help,you to not jump in. It is OK to pause before answering. In fact the interviewer will think you are being thoughtful and deep! I have ADD and am in HR so hope this helps.
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