Need to get this job- Advice welcome

terrytibbs_2

One thing to have is clearly identifiable and achievable goals for each of the first four months in the role. You can break that down to weekly sub-goals but the structure you follow might want to do this or something similar since it's mentioned in the initial brief.

G-G_4

Good Luck!!

terrytibbs_2

If it's a financial organisation then I would also show that you are aware of the current regulatory framework e.g. FSA, Banking Code, TCF etc.

Another idea - give your potential direct reports little projects to work on which specifically target an area of concern.

For example -
Manager 1 - Staff Issues
Manager 2 - Sales
Manager 3 - Customer Relations
....

you get the picture. That way you can provide high level input to the problems the business faces whilst empowering your staff to do something about it.

locutus2003

You've had some great advice here.

My two-pennyworth is to try to speak slowly and calmly and project the thought 'I am cool, confident and relaxed. Your job is safe in my hands'. I say this as I went for 2 promotions a couple of years' ago. The first I should have walked into but, in my usual way, got so carried away and enthusiastic that I gabbled on and on. Didn't get the job. I spoke to an old boss of mine, who's extremely good and experienced, and her advice was that which I've just given to you. Worked like a dream - used it the second time and got the job.

The other thing I'd recommend is having a few examples 'practised'. I work in the public sector so things will be different no doubt - but we always have to be able to give examples (that must be the same in the private sector I'm sure). So, if you've got a few good anecdotes (e.g. times when you've dealt with difficult members of staff or others) then that's often helpful. You don't want to be so practiced that you sound like you're reading it - but you do want to be able to confidently answer questions.

In terms of the presentation, if you can use visual aids then do (I used a flipchart once in a (successful) interview) ... it just helps to keep their mind (and yours) on the point. I also always try to start with something light-hearted but, of course, not inappropriate (once I remember saying to 3 people : 'I feel like I'm on the Xfactor. I'm just wondering which one of you is Simon Cowell!' I got the job). If you can do it, the huge advantage is that you appear confident (even if you're not). On that note, PLEASE don't do what I do when nervous - stand on one leg! I have no idea at all why I do it - but for many years I was always glad when speaking at conferences (which I did a lot at one point) that I could stand behind a lectern and hang on! I've nearly fallen over several times! I'm sure it's only me who does that - there must be a flamingo in my family tree somewhere!

Anyway, really, really, REALLY good luck for Wednesday. Let us know how it goes.

moneymaker2

Thanks again guys, i'm sure I can bundle everything up and create a really good impression. Only problem is there are 14 other people going for it, so must make both me and the presentation memorable.

moneymaker2

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