Recently, most countries have been suffering from the global recession. The profound impact of this crisis has been particularly felt in developing countries where employment opportunities are insufficient and getting a job can seem like 'survival of the fittest'. Although the outlook still does not look good, remember that 'you cannot keep a good man down' and most likely, the jobs are out there for those skilled and knowledgeable workers who put in the effort to find them.

In an economy where securing a job involves tough competition, one of the best ways to succeed is to ensure you stand out at job interviews. How? Simple! Be confident and showcase your exemplary communications skills.

Although displaying confidence is necessary to gain advantage in getting a job, exaggeration is highly inappropriate as otherwise you may appear arrogant. Remember that sometimes, those who talk a lot do not know much. Being firm and giving direct to the point answers is the best way of showing confidence without becoming conceited. Talking around the question does not help in an interview. Instead, the ability to communicate easily and to participate in a significant conversation such as a job interview, adequately demonstrates one's communication abilities. Such skill can be acquired by applying the C.A.R (Context, Action, Results) technique.

C.A.R is a formula created to help job seekers effectively answer interview questions that are usually behavioral based, such as with job interviews.

Context: For instance, when asked for an example of a certain experience in the past, start your answer by stating the context of the situation or task you recall. Then give the interviewer a concise description of the situation encountered and state the action that appeared necessary.

Action: Go on to explain what you actually did to deal with the situation. At this stage, it is important to be specific and detailed, so describe the precise steps or strategies you applied to resolve the issue.

Result: Lastly, explain the impact of your action and the final outcome achieved. This is the best time to emphasize the positive benefits of your action to the person or organization concerned.

The C.A.R. method is a practical yet simple method that can help you organize your thoughts and consistently answer questions during the job interview process. It can significantly help you to become an effective communicator when reviewing your past experiences and achievements. C.A.R. has already helped many job aspirants and application of this technique has pointed many in the direction of job interview success.

The technique is a good approach for you to try if your aim is become a top candidate who is most likely to receive the job offer. Job candidates, who have successfully trained themselves to be a "storyteller" while successfully communicating their accomplishments, will therefore often be offered the available job. Thus making yourself familiar with the C.A.R technique will help you stay focused during job interviews and consequently allow you to organize your thoughts whilst responding to questions about previous achievements. Employers generally hire applicants who have demonstrated previous success, at whatever level, and can logically recount how they achieved it.