I am going to tell you a secret. You may think the interview is all about you. Actually, the interview is all about the employer.
All in Interviewing
Did that interview really go as well as you think?
Sometimes it is not only what you say but how you say it. Style often plays just as an important role as substance. Yet, job seekers often do a poor job of assessing how they come across to others.
Terrible questions to ask if you really want the job
Terrible questions are those that show ignorance, laziness or just do not put the job seeker in a good light. Often these are questions that either could have been answered with a quick internet search prior to the interview or those that indicate the individual is only asking from the lens of how does the job benefit me.
Are Thank You Notes After An Interview Necessary?
As a career coach, I look at a thank you note as one piece of your marketing package (including your resume, portfolio, etc.). You want to market yourself in a positive way to the hiring team. Your thank you note is often the last interaction people in the hiring team may have with you. I would encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity.
How To Stop Sabotaging Your Job Interview
Hiring managers are looking for relevant experience, sure, but they are also looking at a candidate’s fit with the team, management, and the company culture. If any of those things feel “off” during the interview, the candidate will have a hard time convincing the hiring team that his/her skills can overcome their reservations.
Get the job like I did. How to prepare for an interview.
Every candidate is selling what they can do to an audience that is looking to buy. Like cars in a dealer showroom, they all are transportation, but each has different features that are needs or wants for different audiences. Your job as a candidate is to figure out what you can do and what “features” you have that would be of interest to the buyer…
Job Seeker: What Does Your Body Language Say About You?
There are three things that interviewers do consider: what is said, how it is said (tone) and body language. If any of the three seem “off”, it could cost the person the role. Be mindful about your body language; it is one thing can eliminate as an obstacle in a successful job search.
Is This My Dream Job?
You have just finished interviewing for a position that seems like a good fit for your interests. You felt good about the job interview. You know that the people that you spoke with are probably on their best behavior, so you are not sure if you are getting a true picture of the company. How do you determine if the job and the company are the real deal?
How To Answer "When Have You Failed Professionally?"
If you get this question, the interviewer is trying to assess your judgment skills and how you deal with adversity. If you say that you have never failed professionally, the interviewer will not believe you. This is a question that EVERYONE should prepare for in advance, as you do not want to try to think up an example on the spot.