Let’s start the week with some food for thought. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of any interview.
Not all interviewers know how to conduct interviews, so sometimes you’re not the only one who is anxious.
Making the wrong hiring decision is the biggest concern most interviewers have, so you can help put them at ease by providing results-oriented answers.
Most successful interviews are an exchange of information, and top candidates research the company before the interview. This helps you build rapport and ask good questions.
While your answers help you move to the next step in the hiring process, don’t discount the “likeability factor.” You can help the interviewer feel confident that you have the needed skills and are trainable. This will help the two of you develop chemistry.
Negative self-talk plays a huge role in turning a meeting into a catastrophe. You can make your mind go blank by focusing on how you feel instead of the conversation. Stay focused on the interview and answering the interviewer’s questions.
Before you leave the interview, confirm that you addressed the interviewer’s questions or concerns.
Your answers must show you are confident, and it’s difficult to be confident when you aren’t sure how you can help the employer or hesitate when talking about your skills. Make sure you’re prepared for the interview by learning about the company’s needs.
