Have your own agenda and know where the job interview should be heading.
Make sure that you have the opportunity to explain your achievements are given. One way is to ask a question based on your experience.
For example: “When I worked at XYZ company, I was responsible for the project management job, my boss expected and I delivered a one page summary providing what was accomplished, what was at risk, and what was expected the following week. I liked this method, it was effective, but time consuming, how do you expect me to report on my projects?”
This will give you confidence and help you move from one area of questioning to the next.
Remember: Most interviewers are as uncomfortable as you are. They just want the position to be filled as fast as possible.
If you can put the interviewer at ease by helping things move smoothly, you’ll improve your chances of being hired.
Here are some of the basics you need to remember about the job interview:
- Enthusiasm and eye contact. Show your enthusiasm by making eye contact and keeping an interested expression. Nod and gesture in moderation; excessive body movement can distract and annoy the interviewer.
- Listening skills. Listen carefully and ask questions to probe deeper into what the interviewer is telling you. Most interviewers are delightfully surprised by a question such as, “How could I help you solve the problem you’ve just described?”
- Communication skills. Good grammar and articulate speech are essential. If this is an area where you’re weak, work on it. Practice on your family, practice in front of a mirror, record your voice, take classes — do whatever it takes to become a more effective communicator.
- Negative statements about previous jobs or employers. NEVER make them. Instead, be diplomatic. No matter how bad your last job or boss was, there’s probably something good you learned from the experience. Emphasize the positive — with a smile.
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This job hunting post was adapted from content provided to by my good friends Kevin Donlin and David Perry, co-creators of the Guerrilla Job Search System.
Kevin and David have been interviewed by New York Times, Fortune magazine, and the Christian Science Monitor about their method to finding a job.
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