Carole_Martin]_Perfect_Phrases_for_the_Perfect_In

■Self-starter—independent
■Prioritizing and multitasking
■Very organized
Using the Executive Secretary/Admin position, you can see
how effective it is to summarize what you have found to be the
key words for the interview.

Perfect Phrase:

“From what I have read in your job posting, it appears

that you want someone who has superior communica-

tions skills, both written and oral. It sounds like it would

take someone who can work independently and who is

a self-starter. That matches with my skills completely.”

You have demonstrated an ability to summarize and “cut to
the chase” by getting directly to what you believe it would take
to do this job. Your use of terms and phrases also shows a grasp
of the job requirements and excellent communication skills.
Whenever you say, “It sounds like...” you are paraphrasing what
you have just heard or read. This is a communication skill that will
take you far. It is letting the person with the problem know that
you understand his or her problem.

Perfect Phrase:

“I believe my past experiences as an Exec Administrator

would make me a perfect fit for this job. One of the

qualities I have that I pride myself in is my ability to

protect information, particularly confidential informa-

tion. My last boss would tell you he trusted me with his

Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview