What Do You Do in a Job Interview - 5 Winning Job Interview Strategies For Getting the Job You Want
What do you do in a job interview? Especially if you want to maximize your chances at getting the job. No matter what the job, if you want it, your task at hand is to convince your interviewers that you are THE perfect candidate.
Sound intimidating? Read on to discover how you can maximize your chances of being the one.
Here's the deal. You wouldn't be having that job interview if the interviewers didn't already think you were a good candidate for the job. Remember: They've pre-qualified you through your resume and any preliminary screenings. Once you're at the interview, you have the chance to convince them that they've chosen well, and that you are the one they want.
And how do you do that? Follow these steps:
- Put yourself in the shoes of your interviewers
WII-FM -- I know, it's old, but it's the truth. They need to know what's in it for them or they'll never hire you. So keep that in mind.
- Know why you want this particular job at this particular company
They want somebody who is right for them, and they don't want to go through the whole search process all over again anytime soon. The better the match and your interest in their specific job and company, the more likely it is that you'll stick around if they hire you.
- Know a lot about the company and the position
This would be the result of having done your research. You should know as much as possible about the company, the job, and the people who will be interviewing you. It will help you with all the other steps.
- Know the right questions to ask
Yes, you get to ask questions too, and they better be good ones. What are good questions? Questions that ask about their expectations of you and that show that you have their interest in mind. Avoid questions about pay, vacation days, and so on.
- Be friendly and show enthusiasm
And make sure it's real. They can tell a fake smile from a mile away. Just keep this thought in mind: The people you meet at the interview may well be your future colleagues, and you're so excited at the prospect of working with them. What you do in the job interview is the preview. Play your cards right, and you'll get invited back for the main act.
By Elisabeth Kuhn
