Terri Murphy

Terri states that Women have sometimes a better chance of getting hired when we use our intuition in the hiring process.   Check out these simple steps before your next interview.

1) Be Prepared
You can be better prepared by offering “skill benefit statements” These will consist of 2 parts:1) a description of what you can do, 2)a benefit you are able to deliver.
 
Describe your skill: I can instruct and coach on the use of your x-ray instruments. Note the word “can” emphasis actions, then at the end of the statement add the words “Able to” Example:I can instruct and coach on use of x-ray machines so I am able to begin training your people the day I start the job.

Specifics, Interviewers are trained to focus on the specifics not the generalities. Generalities indicate promoting you and not your past performances. Instead give solid examples of when you used a skill, describe what you did with real obstacles and how you handled those obstacles, along with the results you achieved

2) Create a Self Brand.
In general be clean, conservative, and collected, dress appropriately, lite perfume and stay away from slang or inappropriate language.

3 Emphasize Skills
We'll assume that you are well adjusted, like able and a team player so for the interview focus on your skills and what you can do for the company you are interviewing with.

4) Develop a Strategy for the Tough and Unexpected Questions.

Most of us fear the unexpected questions in an interview? Experienced interviewers will ask questions that will stretch your ability to answer and let you demonstrate what skills you really do have to offer. When prepared, you can answer any tough question with a good honest answer which will keep you in the running. It gives you a step above the rest of the candidates when you are prepared to answer the tough questions. You will do better to answer the tough questions honestly. You can talk about a strength that came from a rough situation in your life and let the interviewer know what you learn from your mistakes and admit you are not perfect.

5) Get an Champion
A champion can benefit both the candidate and the employer by matching the candidate to the employer's immediate need. This can be anyone who's reputation can swing the decision in your favor. That person can speak in your favor from personal experience. People like to hire people that are recommended by someone they trust and know.

Terri Murphy is an inspirational women leading women to be the best they can be. 

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Did you know that 40% of all privately held US firms are owned or controled by women?  That means 10.4 million firms!  Everyday 420 new women owned businesses are formed.

In this dynamic video, Terri shares a wealth of information to help
you land that job!  This is a must see for all women who are planning
on going through the interview process.

1) Be prepared
Most interviewers are looking for a reason not to hire you.  Offer
skills and benefit statements.  Each statement should consist of 2
parts, a description of what you can do and a benefit that you are
able to deliver.  Terri gives great examples of these.
2) Give specifics
Instead of general answers give specific examples of times when you
used a skill.  Again, Terri gives great examples of how to do this.
3) Present you own brand
Make sure you look good for the interview.  Dress appropriately, don't
wear a heavy perfume, don't show too much skin.
4) Emphasize skills over personality
Don't focus only on who you are but what you can get done.
5) Develop a strategy for those killer questions
The biggest fear in an interview is being asked a question you can't
answer or don't really want to answer.  The best thing to do is to be
prepared.  If you can give a dynamic answer you can earn extra
points.  Terri talks abut questions that are subject to legal scrutiny
and are unethical when it pertains to women.
6) Get an advocate - this one is a bonus tip!
People who's reputation, creditability, and influence can sway the
decision in your favor.

Watch this video, listen and learn what Terri is sharing, and good
luck on that interview!