Have you ever thought about taking your fitness skills overseas? I received an email from the Ras Al Hamra Club in the Sultanate of Oman recently. They were looking for a female fitness instructor. If you'd like a copy of the email, drop me a line.
Kids of health and fitness professionals - Does anyone notice a difference between them and the other non-fitness industry children? My son, for example, is a gun on the bike (we used to ride a couple of KM's to kinder and back). Why? Because the sooner he could ride, the sooner I could run with him! What are other fitness industry kids doing? How has your life influenced theirs? Go on, here's a chance to boast...
New team photo required for our Facie page. It's been a pleasure hosting the crew photo for Fitness Inside Out but it's think it's time to add another great pick to our cover photos. Do you have a team photo to share? Or maybe a photo of you in your fitness job? Send me a link or an image and we'll share the love.
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When interviewing candidates, employers are mining for gold, not the dirt!
The easier you make this process, the better your chances of getting the offer you're looking for. Try these four tips to get your industry job interview to progress to the next level.
Note; Not everything is going to come easy to you, but in the very least, being aware of them brings you a step closer to your perfect interview.
1. Be knowledgeable, not a know-it-all
Revealing everything you know is not the answer to making a great impression. It is better to understand the nature of the workplace that you're entering (or interviewing for) and using that information to ask informed questions. This demonstrates both an understanding and commitment to learning. The key is doing some research before you go in.
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2. Be confident and look the part
Trying to process every new thing we see every day would drive us insane! For this reason we categorise most things before we've even consciously thought about it. And this is why first impressions are so important. Sure, in an ideal world, nobody would judge a book by its cover. But the reality is that your appearance will often be the first point of contact with new employers. You need to look like you belong and believe it.
- Use your 'pre-reading' (mentioned above) to determine your attire
- Make your body language confident
- Offer a firm hand shake
- Smile!
3. Show you're inquisitive not invasive
In your first meeting with an employer, your best bet is to keep them engaged: ask questions and ensure you actively listen to their response so you can build the conversation. Questions may be work related, or relate to a common interest. Identifying common interests early with peers is a great way to build rapport quickly and assimilate into your new workplace.
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4. Act natural, not out-with-your-mates
It's likely that on top (or regardless of) your resume and work experience, you were hired because you look like a good fit for the existing team. So be the best version of yourself on the first encounter, and then make a judgement call on how casual to take your relationships with individual colleagues further down the track.
Have a great week.
Regards, Dennis Hosking
This article was inspired by, well, this article.