Jackie Arnold has helped coach hundreds of people to use NLP skills to succeed in changing to a job that is better for them. She is founder of Coach4Executives, Coach Associate of the Leadership Foundation, a Coach and Assessor for the Institute of Leadership and Management, and a Coach Supervisor for CSA. She is a qualified master NLP practitioner.

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW First steps to employment Returning to employment Finding the right career - ideas to stimulate and motivate Don't trip up - pitfalls to watch out for Doing the research - where how and what Having fun and exploring your options Employment - what is involved/my rights and theirs Applications and CV Strengths, transferable skills, experience and qualities Preparation and first contacts employment Preparation and first contact college and university Facing the interview panel Handling rejection and boosting confidence What you do well and what needs attention Planning for success - keeping positive and focused Responding to job adverts and targeting your preferred employers Company - University research Job descriptions and key focus areas Questions - yours and theirs How to handle questions How to present yourself Image and body language Voice and emphasis Etiquette - written and spoken DURING THE INTERVIEW How you walk in - first impressions How do you come across? How to create rapport NLP techniques Managing your nerves Using affirmations Positive mindset Knowing your strengths, skills and attributes Putting across your ideas succinctly Listening for information Reacting to questions Presenting your skills, personal qualities and experience Asking key questions Leaving a good impression AFTER THE INTERVIEW What went well and what needs improvement How to take stock Getting feedback Success - what now? Disappointment - now what? Next steps in the process - job/university Improving on your technique Updating your skills Positive self speak Onwards and upwards What you will do differently/the same