In honour of the selection event, McDonald’s franchisee of Nick Maybour has shared his expert advice for aspiring Games Makers on how to stand out from the crowd:
* First impressions count – you’ll be the face of the Games for thousands of spectators in 2012, and if you smile, make eye contact with your interviewer and put them at ease straightaway, you’ll come across as a great potential Games Maker.
* Do your homework – find out about the different roles available at www.spotrforkids.co.cc so you can show you really understand the role, explain why you’re a great fit, and display the knowledgeable manner you’d have when helping spectators at the Games.
Not everyone can look after Usain Bolt’s tracksuit while he does the 100m sprint, and if you show you’re realistic and enthusiastic about the range of roles on offer, you’ll show you’re a great candidate to stick with the programme between now and the end of the event.
* All experience is good experience, and I’m always impressed by people who have actively sought out diverse, hands-on experience within and outside of work – it means they have an appetite to try new things and get things done, and that’s just the attitude the Games Makers will need.
* Enthusiasm is infectious. When I interview people, I want to see their passion and enthusiasm shine through. Any previous volunteering experience is a great way to show this, because it shows you’re willing to go the extra mile.
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