Interviews
I've mentioned that I try to get interviews. So should you, of course, But, what goes on at an interview? Well, I'm so glad you asked.
An interview is a very stressful situation. Maybe you've never hired a new employee, but take it from me, it's nasty from both sides. It may even be worse for the interviewer, because if they screw up, it (you, if you don't work out) will haunt them for an indefinite period, maybe screw up their next evaluation, cost them a raise, give them daily trouble, whatever. It's stressful, that is, from both sides.
Knowing that, there are two things you need to do: Manage your stress, and manage the interviewer's stress.
An interview as stress management? In the words of a famous ex-governor, "you betcha!"
First, your stress. Reminding yourself that the interviewer is just as stressed as you are will probably help you feel better. And, this is very important, go ahead and be nervous. That nervousness is energy that will come across as you looking energetic and eager, so it's a good thing. Do not, however, become obsessed with worry about being nervous. That nerves about being nervous is what will screw you up. So, be happy that you're worried. It's a good thing!
More important is managing the interviewer's anxiety. As a matter of fact, if you can make the interviewer relax, you've won. You get the job. You're in. I'm not kidding. The interviewer is talking to you because he/she has a problem that he/she can't solve. The problem makes the interviewer nervous, and worry about finding the right solution (proper person to hire) increases the anxiety level. If you can get them to relax, it means that they see that you are the solution to their problem, and that you are the right person to hire. Thus relaxed, they are quite likely to make you an offer.
Probably not on the spot, but later. They'll interview more than one person, and then afterwards they'll go over the interviews in their mind. You were the one where they felt good. They like feeling good. They should hire you (they'll think.) See?
You get them to relax by pointing out how you've successfully handled analogous problems in the past, by how you're comfortable with that sort of issue, and with how you're such a good, relaxing person to work with. Got it? Good.
This requires research, as does everything about your job search. For specific help with your research, mail me for details about my $50.00 online course.
Steve
An interview is a very stressful situation. Maybe you've never hired a new employee, but take it from me, it's nasty from both sides. It may even be worse for the interviewer, because if they screw up, it (you, if you don't work out) will haunt them for an indefinite period, maybe screw up their next evaluation, cost them a raise, give them daily trouble, whatever. It's stressful, that is, from both sides.
Knowing that, there are two things you need to do: Manage your stress, and manage the interviewer's stress.
An interview as stress management? In the words of a famous ex-governor, "you betcha!"
First, your stress. Reminding yourself that the interviewer is just as stressed as you are will probably help you feel better. And, this is very important, go ahead and be nervous. That nervousness is energy that will come across as you looking energetic and eager, so it's a good thing. Do not, however, become obsessed with worry about being nervous. That nerves about being nervous is what will screw you up. So, be happy that you're worried. It's a good thing!
More important is managing the interviewer's anxiety. As a matter of fact, if you can make the interviewer relax, you've won. You get the job. You're in. I'm not kidding. The interviewer is talking to you because he/she has a problem that he/she can't solve. The problem makes the interviewer nervous, and worry about finding the right solution (proper person to hire) increases the anxiety level. If you can get them to relax, it means that they see that you are the solution to their problem, and that you are the right person to hire. Thus relaxed, they are quite likely to make you an offer.
Probably not on the spot, but later. They'll interview more than one person, and then afterwards they'll go over the interviews in their mind. You were the one where they felt good. They like feeling good. They should hire you (they'll think.) See?
You get them to relax by pointing out how you've successfully handled analogous problems in the past, by how you're comfortable with that sort of issue, and with how you're such a good, relaxing person to work with. Got it? Good.
This requires research, as does everything about your job search. For specific help with your research, mail me for details about my $50.00 online course.
Steve
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