Do you get interviews but are not offered a job?
You may be wondering why you are doing the wrong thing. You know you deserve it because you get interviews. And you feel good about the way things went in the interview training, but the weeks went by without being offered a job. How can you turn things around and get that job offer? Here are some ideas that can help change your direction.
You may be relying too much on the person you are interviewing. We often assume that the interviewer is knowledgeable and asks the right questions to determine who the best in the open position is. Think about this for a moment. Who taught them how to communicate? Interview training is available from employers and I have done some training myself, but most of the interview managers are not trained in this skill.
So what does that mean for you?
You must lead the interview training. This does not mean disrespect or coercion, but you should not leave an interview with an employer who is not sure why you are looking for the job, what your experience is that makes you particularly qualified, and how well you fit the position and company. This can only be achieved if you have thoroughly researched an open position with the company and can talk about specific details.
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One topic you know best is YOU! Your preparation for any interview includes knowing all you can do about the open position and the company. Request a full job description; use LinkedIn to find someone who can give you inside information about a job or department; research the company history and dig deeper for local articles written about how the company is going.
With a little thought, you talk about what they are asking for and then take them where you want to go. For example, when an employer asks you to name a number of your strengths, you might say that one of the company’s standards stated online (or in the job description list) was X and you stated when you used that number. Another example of side thinking might be when you receive a question about why you want to work for this organization.
The key to leading an interview training is preparation. Prepare your news in advance and know why you are looking for a job, what your experience makes you particularly qualified, and how well you fit the position with the company.
