Now You've Been Shortlisted by Denise Taylor

Author:Denise Taylor
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harriman House

General tips

Have a highlighter ready as you go through the instructions to enable you to mark any key points. This makes it easier for you to remember significant points.

Speak up. No matter how many good ideas and thoughts you have, unless you speak you won’t be given any credit for them.

Ignore the assessors, don’t look at them, and concentrate on the group. They don’t appreciate candidates who ‘play to the gallery’.

The longer you go without speaking, the harder it is to join in. You don’t want to say something irrelevant, so commenting on the process could be helpful.

If you notice somebody is very quiet, ask for their opinion or thoughts to bring them into the discussion.

If someone has taken over the group and is bulldozering through the discussion ask a question to check how much support there is for this particular view.

Don’t be afraid to summarise what’s been said, both at the end and part way through – assessors like this.

If you tend to be quiet, volunteer to keep track of the time as this will give you a reason to speak up. If you do this, make sure that you do keep an accurate track of time otherwise you will be penalised by the assessors. Do give a warning to the group when there is, say, 10 minutes left.

Being the most vocal isn’t necessary the best approach. Is what you are saying relevant? Are you taking over and not giving others a chance to speak?

Be involved and interested in what other people have to say. In addition, refer to people by name as assessors always like this. Sometimes your fellow group members will wear name badges, but if not draw a little diagram on your notepad that you can refer to.

Lean forward into the group to show your interest in both the activity and what other people have to say.

If you agree with a point do nod supportively.

If you disagree, make your point constructively and make sure you avoid personal criticism or strident comments.

One way to challenge someone is to do it through asking a question, such as ‘that’s an interesting point, what makes you say that?’

If you are challenged by one of the other candidates, don’t go on the defensive; it’s far better to ask them to explain why they think the way they do. Make sure that you continue to contribute, otherwise if you go quiet the assessors will think that you don’t respond well to criticism.

Sometimes a white board or flip chart can be used, but check the notes as you may not be allowed to use it. By standing at the flip you may find yourself in a position where you can be actively involved by asking questions and summarising, but make sure you do get involved throughout and don’t end up as a secretary.

The actual conclusion reached is less important than the discussion (in most cases) so make sure to work well as a group but also ensure that you are moving forward and

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