As the UK recession returns the anxiety of attaining into a new job role intensifies. Never before has there been more of a need to increase the ability to sell ourselves. In this article I outline how a combined strategy of hypnotherapy and coaching supports individuals to grab that new job by projecting themselves as a confident top quality product in their own right.
Unemployment to hit nearly 3 million
With a forecast for unemployment to hit close to 3 million in 2012, it is no wonder that concern for those seeking a new role has increased when it comes to demonstrating confidence and personal impact at the job interview. Sadly it’s not always our core transferable skills and competencies to fulfil an employer’s requirements that gets us the job, but instead our ability to project confidence and connection with the recruiter.
Hypnotherapy and coaching combined
As a hypnotherapist I have found over the years that a combined program of clinical hypnotherapy and coaching builds the confidence and projection of job candidates so that they execute behaviours that inspire the recruiter. The mind – body connection is of paramount importance here and once the mind is programmed with a solid confidence the behaviours at interview are coached to match the internal confidence. Practical examples may include:-
- Projecting a steady and confidence tonality and pace at the interview
- Using language that is constructed to inspire the recruiter at the interview
- Projecting body language that illustrates confidence and impact at the interview
Working with a Consultant Clinical Hypnotherapist
A good hypnotherapist will normally see the client three times. Session structures may be as follows:-
Session 1:
- Introduction to how the sessions will work
- Exploration of what needs to be achieved
- How hypnotherapy will help answer interview questions and project behaviours that inspire the interviewer
- Teaching the client self hypnosis
- Hypnotherapy session 1
Session 2:
- Recap of “homework” from session 1
- Coaching: Interview rapport and question management
- How to relieve anxiety instantly
- Hypnotherapy session 2
- Homework
Session 3:
- Recap of “homework” from session 2
- Body language coaching
- Hypnotherapy session 3
- Review and next steps
About Steve Miller
Steve Miller is a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Distinction Graduate of the London College of Clinical Hypnosis. He has a business background, is a published author, and has been in private practice for over 10 years. He is currently completing the MSc In Clinical Hypnotherapy.
For further information email hello@stevemillerhypnotherapy.co.uk
