Three Powerful Tips to Ace Your Job Interviews
Have you ever had a job interview that YOU thought you aced, only to never hear back from the company? You can’t always know what determines these circumstances but you CAN gain valuable knowledge that will help you maximize your favorable outcomes! Here are three powerful tips that will take your interviews to a whole new level.
#1: You Must Understand the Goal of the Interview
The goal of your interview is not just to get a job offer; it is to get the BEST job offer! Many times the job you are interviewing for has a fairly wide compensation range. Don’t inadvertently fall to the bottom of that range because you didn’t give 100% to your interview. This can show up in various forms including not demonstrating enthusiasm about the position and not preparing quantifiable achievements to share during your interview.
#2: You Must Find Out What Your Interviewer Is Looking For
It is a common mistake to base what you share in your interview solely on the written job description. But who wrote it? Could it possibly be complex enough to communicate all the responsibilities of the position and truly what would be considered a top candidate? You may be surprised to hear that what your interviewer(s) describe as an ideal candidate isn’t even on your job description!
At the beginning of the meeting, ask your interviewer to describe the position to you and what they are looking for in their words. Jot down what they say. These are your talking points for the rest of the interview.
#3: You Must Ask This Question at the End of Your Interview
At the end of your interview be sure to ask your interviewer what the next step is. If you don’t you run the risk of not knowing how or when to follow up, or when they are planning on getting back with you. This creates a stressful anxiety that you can definitely do without. Taking a few simple steps to become a savvy interviewer is a valuable asset that serves to win you more interviews and better offers.
