Life after graduation will be a great deal of fun and freedom. Yet , this new independence can also be a little daunting. FRANK helps you take control so you are prepared to hit the ground running and all set for great things.
ACE YOUR INTERVIEW
Job interviews can often be rather awkward and artificial situations. But they don’t have to be.
If you’ve watched politicians on TV, you’ll notice that they rarely get flustered when they’re asked a difficult question. Instead, they seem to reply right off the top of their heads with a perfect answer. Mostly, it’s not because they’re much more eloquent than the rest of us. It’s because they’ve already prepared the ‘talking points’ of their key arguments beforehand.
Want to ace your dream interview? It’s all about practice and preparation. Start by jotting down your answers to these commonly asked questions below:
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF.
(Keep it relevant to the role itself, tempting as it is to tell your life story!)
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESS?
(Don’t shoot yourself in the foot by being overly honest. Turn your weakness into a strength and also mention what you’re doing to overcome it.)
DESCRIBE A DIFFICULT WORK SITUATION AND HOW YOU OVERCAME IT.
(Give concrete examples and keep your answer positive.)
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS?
(Don’t worry, you don’t need to know exactly what you’ll be doing, just a rough idea of how the job fits in with your overall goals.)
GET THE RIGHT LOOK
Deciding what to wear to that dream interview is often as elusive as deciphering party dress codes.
FRANK has put together a guide to help you get prepped. Now all that’s left for you to do is polish up your resume!
LADIES
You can definitely look chic even in formal corporate wear. Do a dress rehearsal in front of the mirror before the big day to see what your interviewer will see. If you think it looks too distracting, pick something else!
GENTLEMEN
You want to be remembered by your interviewer for your substance, not your outfit. Pick neutral colours like navy, black, grey and brown. Nothing too flashy that makes it seem like you’re trying too hard.
HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR FIRST MONTH
YOU DON'T WANT TO BE KNOWN FOR BEING LOUD
No one wants to hear your boring conversations with your clients. You don’t need to shout into the phone to prove that you’re busy at work.
MAKE THE RIGHT FRIENDS
Don’t forget the less obvious people you should get on good terms with, like your IT support guy. You’ll need their help soon enough.
EAT ONLY WHAT'S YOURS
You don’t dig into your friends’ food at lunch, even when they’re not looking. What makes people think different rules apply when food ‘s in an office fridge?
DON'T WAIT TO BE TAKEN AROUND THE OFFICE
Take the initiative to meet your new colleagues. Say hello in the elevator, pantry and bathroom!
TAKE IT PROFESSIONALLY, NOT PERSONALLY
When your boss is yelling at you, it might feel personal but often it’s not. Listen, nod, take what they’re saying into account and move on.
NOTHING GOOD COMES FROM 'REPLY ALL'
Send your emails wisely. Piling spam on top of spam is one way to win a lot of haters.