#CareerAdvice : #InterviewingSkills – Nailing It. How to be Prepared for a Job Interview.

The interview is the “sweaty palms” part of the job-hunting process that no one enjoys (even a well-prepared candidate can be tripped up by a clever, unexpected question from a hiring manager). Most people see it as an ordeal to survive.

It’s unfortunate that more people fail to see the job interview for what it is: a great opportunity to sell yourself, to separate from the competition through diligent research and detailed preparation. What’s more, it’s the best way for a potential employer to get to know the real you. A resume can get you noticed, but it doesn’t really tell someone what kind of person you are, how you’re likely to act under pressure, or what your dreams are.

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Remember, you can’t be too prepared for a job interview. That doesn’t mean you should sit around stressing about it. It’s all about research and being armed with plenty of information before you show up. Most importantly, being prepared increases the likelihood that you’ll feel relaxed when seated across the desk from a company representative.

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That’s key because someone who’s nervous in an interview has a harder time thinking, responding to questions, and just being themselves. Your prep work should include researching what the company does, what someone in your role would be responsible for, knowing who key personnel within the company are, understanding the industry the company is in, and its position within the industry.

Go over the job description carefully to get a feel for the kind of person they’re looking for, and spend plenty of time on the internet searching for background information you can’t get anywhere else. You’re looking for ways to show that you’re well-informed, engaged, and conversant about what they do. Hitting the web also means spending time on the company’s social media pages and looking for feedback from former employees.

Review Your Background Material

It’s a bad look struggling to answer a question about your background because you just can’t remember. If it’s on your resume, it should be top of mind, so review your resume, cover letter, and job experience carefully so responses come across as natural, thorough, and self-assured.

Remember, a potential employer is interested in all aspects of your background to get a feel for what you’re about. As such, an angry diatribe about your ex-boyfriend may raise some eyebrows. Today, 93 percent of employers include a prospect’s social media profile in their decision, so don’t walk into an interview if your social media presence is questionable. An interviewer is as likely to ask about something on your Facebook page as he or she is to inquire about job experience or education on your resume. Take time to carefully review your social media profile; anything that could come across as inappropriate or unprofessional should be removed.

Think Through the Interview

It’s a good idea to think through the interview and do some rehearsing. Imagine sitting down and being asked to tell the interviewer about yourself. It’s surprising how often this simple question can cause people to stammer and stutter. Knowing how you’ll respond can help you prevent an unnecessarily embarrassing opening to an interview. Spend some time thinking about the “gotcha” questions, like “What is your greatest weakness?”

Being prepared for a job interview is a key part of the hiring process, and it’s as important as putting together an effective resume, so spend all the time you need learning about your prospective employer and getting ready. People have different interviewing styles, and some are more inquisitive and discerning than others, so the more you can do to prepare yourself, the more comfortable you’ll feel when the questions start flying.

FSC Career Blog| January 15, 2019 | Larry Mager @ larry@readybrain.net