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Sunday Special Today I will talk about my experience as an interviewer which will help you present yourself well, avoid common mistakes & get the job.
Over the past two months, I interviewed around 60 people
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Over the past two months, I interviewed around 60 people
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-About half didn’t make it past the phone interview, and even after carefully rejecting 70% of all applicants – a lot of the interviewees were just plain unsuitable.
-It wasn’t that they were unqualified, they just didn’t know how to interview.
-It wasn’t that they were unqualified, they just didn’t know how to interview.
– they didn’t know how to present themselves, what to wear, and what questions to ask.
I will about my expectations as an interviewer, the mistakes interviewees made, & what you can do (and say) to stand out and be remembered from among the crowd.
I will about my expectations as an interviewer, the mistakes interviewees made, & what you can do (and say) to stand out and be remembered from among the crowd.
Arrive 15 Minutes Early:
My mentor told me once
“If you’re early – you’re on time,
if you’re on time – you’re late,
and if you’re late – you’re fired.”
My mentor told me once
“If you’re early – you’re on time,
if you’re on time – you’re late,
and if you’re late – you’re fired.”
I’ve seen candidates talk about the wait time they need to bear before their slot come. Think Again
On the flip side, some candidates arrive as much as an hour early – forcing the interviewer to alter their schedule.
Arriving 15 minutes before time seems to be the sweet spot.
On the flip side, some candidates arrive as much as an hour early – forcing the interviewer to alter their schedule.
Arriving 15 minutes before time seems to be the sweet spot.
Wear a suit or a blazer:
Suits and blazers are powerful clothing, that’s why top executives, bankers, and presidents wear them.
Chances are, most interviewees are going to show up without one, making you stand out in the crowd.
Suits and blazers are powerful clothing, that’s why top executives, bankers, and presidents wear them.
Chances are, most interviewees are going to show up without one, making you stand out in the crowd.
Give me a firm handshake:
Don’t Just Say “Hi/Hey/Hello”,
Say “Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening”.
This isn’t too important, but it shows that you’re awake and aware.
Your handshake is the first physical contact you make with the interviewer.
Don’t Just Say “Hi/Hey/Hello”,
Say “Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening”.
This isn’t too important, but it shows that you’re awake and aware.
Your handshake is the first physical contact you make with the interviewer.
Tell me a bit about yourself:
"The most common and predictable question & candidates still mess it up."
This question goes to demonstrate how much you prepared for the interview.
"The most common and predictable question & candidates still mess it up."
This question goes to demonstrate how much you prepared for the interview.
A good answer should cover:
“I’m [Full Name], I have [x] years of experience as an [position] in [Industry].” + “I would say my strengths include [3 strengths customized to the job].” + “My hobbies and interests are [xyz].”
Fill in other details about yourself.
“I’m [Full Name], I have [x] years of experience as an [position] in [Industry].” + “I would say my strengths include [3 strengths customized to the job].” + “My hobbies and interests are [xyz].”
Fill in other details about yourself.
Use some Deodorant:
If you live in a hot country. You’re going to sweat on your way to the interview, & a shirt covered in sweat ruins it’s a presentation and makes you look gross.
Wipe your hands before you enter the premises to ensure they’re not sweaty & use some Deodorant
If you live in a hot country. You’re going to sweat on your way to the interview, & a shirt covered in sweat ruins it’s a presentation and makes you look gross.
Wipe your hands before you enter the premises to ensure they’re not sweaty & use some Deodorant
- For all woman, avoid showing signs of a recent marriage:
"This is controversial of course, but I’m trying to help you get that job".
"This is controversial of course, but I’m trying to help you get that job".
look, No prospective employer knows that legally, they’re required to give you 6 months of paid leave during your pregnancy(s) (and in some countries, even more than that), and even after the period of leave, its a question mark whether you’d continue working with them.
Why should we hire you?:
-When you’re answering most interview questions, you’re selling yourself indirectly.
-This question, on the other hand, is essentially asking you, nay, inviting you to market yourself in a more direct tone.
-When you’re answering most interview questions, you’re selling yourself indirectly.
-This question, on the other hand, is essentially asking you, nay, inviting you to market yourself in a more direct tone.
Avoid using words like “dedicated”. “driven”, “hard-working”, “confident” in your answer.
A good answer should cover
“You should hire me because of my experience in [x], [y], [z], and previously I have been involved in projects involving [x], [y], [z].
A good answer should cover
“You should hire me because of my experience in [x], [y], [z], and previously I have been involved in projects involving [x], [y], [z].
Research the interviewers:
-Read your email carefully which HR shared with you, you’ll be told the names of the people who’ll be on the interview panel.
-Google them and find their Twitter/Linkedin account.
-Read your email carefully which HR shared with you, you’ll be told the names of the people who’ll be on the interview panel.
-Google them and find their Twitter/Linkedin account.
and search if they’ve published any pages or articles.
Read through them, because people tend to ask questions about things they are already an expert in, and you can really impress people by using their own words to answer their questions.
Read through them, because people tend to ask questions about things they are already an expert in, and you can really impress people by using their own words to answer their questions.
Eye Contact:
-Eye contact helps you develop a connection with the interviewer and makes it that much more likely for them to remember you.
-Plus it shows that you’re alert and listening.
-Eye contact helps you develop a connection with the interviewer and makes it that much more likely for them to remember you.
-Plus it shows that you’re alert and listening.
Be nice to the people you meet before the interview:
-Say hello and thanks to the person on the reception, smile at the security guard, thank the guy who brings you water while you’re waiting – little things count.
-Be very friendly with the receptionist.
-Say hello and thanks to the person on the reception, smile at the security guard, thank the guy who brings you water while you’re waiting – little things count.
-Be very friendly with the receptionist.
Carry extra copies of your resume:
-Chances are, unless you’re talking with HR, the interviewer hasn’t seen your resume before.
-They’re going to ask for it, and if you don’t have extra copies, you’re going to look unprepared.
-Chances are, unless you’re talking with HR, the interviewer hasn’t seen your resume before.
-They’re going to ask for it, and if you don’t have extra copies, you’re going to look unprepared.
BONUS TIP- You can ask politely
about their contact information
Get the e-mail ID or the phone number of the interviewer (not HR).
This enables you to follow up at a later date.
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about their contact information
Get the e-mail ID or the phone number of the interviewer (not HR).
This enables you to follow up at a later date.
Hope you like this, show your love in comments.
DM always open. if you have any questions.
