A common misconception about job interview technique
is that it is somehow freestanding, set apart from
experience and knowledge. It’s almost as if job
applicants have a fantasy image becoming like the con
artist played by Leonardo DiCaprio in “Catch Me If You
Can” who was able to walk into a job interview and
land positions far above his qualifications.
Unfortunately, job interview technique does not work
like that. Sure there are aspects of delivery and
confidence and charisma that come into place, but they
are more like the final coat of paint on the
automobile than they are the car itself. At the end of
the day, the best interviews will be given by those
who know the field, the company and the job best, and
who have a solid history of success in that job.
As a result, the best way to improve your job
interview technique is to learn as much as you can
about the job, the target company and specifically
what the company is looking for. Once you know what
they are looking for, then your goal should be to make
sure that you portray yourself as just that. If you
are applying for a job that is more or less similar to
the current job you have, then you are lucky. You only
need to talk about your current experiences and
successes. If you are looking to make a career change,
or move forward in your career, you will necessarily
be talking about experiences and accomplishments that
you may not have. In those cases, you need to look
into your background and find similar or analogous
experiences and results.
More Job Interview Technique Secrets
Your job interview technique will be to convince the
interviewer that your results directly mirror the
results that he or she wants from the successful job
candidate. This is by no means an impossible sale, but
it does require a bit more effort than simply
describing achieving those exact results. Luckily for
you, many of the experiences and results that
companies seek can be gained in many different
businesses. Many companies look for someone who can
deal with the public, who can sell, who can work with
detail, who can take leadership, who can research,
communicate, write, and so on and so on. As long as
you speak about those results, you should be able to
convince the interviewer that you have some valuable
skills.
The last part of your job interview technique is to
make sure that every other aspect of your job
interview is spot on perfect. If your experience is a
bit off, you can’t afford to lose points anywhere
else. Show up on time, wear appropriate clothing,
smile a lot, let the interviewer lead the conversation
initially, tell your answers in complete sentences and
stories with a beginning, middle and end. After the
interview, be sure to get a business card from the
person you spoke to. Write a thank you note or letter
as soon as you return home and hope for the best.
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