Despite high-profile layoffs and concerns about the economy, the job market is strong and now is a great time to advance your career – and your interviewing skills will be critical to your success. The interview can be difficult, especially if you are not used to changing positions.
In addition, the interview is full of emotions—the tension of introducing yourself or trying to impress the interviewer and the pressure of wanting to get the job.
Beyond the design of your resume, your dress, or the way you present yourself, perhaps what’s most important is what you say and how you convey the potential match between your contribution and the job you’re applying for.
Self-confidence is an important part of the interview, and knowing that the odds are in your favor can help. Overall, hiring trends are positive, and among those laid off, more than 70% found jobs within three months, according to a survey by Revelio Labs.
In addition, 85% of companies say they hire employees on short notice — less than four weeks on average — according to data from the hiring firm. HR professionals also say they struggle to find employees, with 81% finding it difficult and 33 % find it very difficult to find the talent they need.
This is all very positive if you are looking for your next opportunity.
One of the challenges of the interview process is the basics of what you want to communicate — about your abilities, your brilliance, and your suitability for the job and the company. But with so much to say, here’s what to do first with your time—and how to make the biggest impact.
Report on your successes
One of the first things you should communicate is your past success. In today’s environment, hiring managers like to bet on people who have already accomplished great things. Be prepared to give examples of what you’ve done and the impact you’ve had. Avoid talking only about job titles that are usually less important. Also, be sure to share what you accomplished in your role. If you can define your influence, that would be even better.
Even if your experience is limited, you can talk about what you did. You may have only held one or two positions, but you’ve increased your brand’s influence through your social media efforts, improved department communication through your internal network, and helped solve an important issue that required teamwork. Think about the results you create, not just the limitations of your job title or job description.
Be specific, rather than general, in how you communicate your findings. Explain the situation you faced, the task you were responsible for, the action you took, and the result you achieved. Also focus on how you can work effectively with others. You want to emphasize your individual results, but you also want to show how you can collaborate, communicate and build strong relationships. Remember that the narration will be more memorable for the interlocutors.
Talk about future value
Along with your past experience, you should also talk about the future value of the organization. Leaders want to hire someone who can work in terms of skills, but they also want to invest in someone who will add value over time. In today’s world, that means people who can learn, grow, adapt, and adapt.
You will have to find a balance between your enthusiasm for the job you are applying for and development that interests you. Explain why you are happy with the position, but also what your passions and interests are in the future. Make it clear that you want to contribute today and incrementally over time, adapting to the needs of the function and the business as markets, customers and competition evolve.
Many companies strive to keep their best people. So the recruiters will be pleased to know that you want to embark on a career within the company. They also know that career development and learning are essential to individual satisfaction and performance; So they will be interested in your desire to develop, learn and improve your skills.
Show your interest in the position
A person who talks a lot about their interest in the company and not so much about their interest in the position is a red flag for the interviewer. You have to be sure to do both. Managers don’t want to hire someone who is just looking for a springboard to another position. They want to know that you are genuinely interested in the position they are looking to fill.
Talk about what you understand about the job and possible compatibility. Also ask questions about the job so you don’t pretend to fully understand it. As you get to know the job, respond to the conversation about what makes it particularly interesting to you and how it can be a positive influence for you.
Also show that you are interested in the company and that you want to grow within the organization. Avoid just saying, “I admire your work.” Instead, show that you’ve learned about the company by asking questions and pointing out the culture, products, customers, or markets.
Here again, a good balance must be found between the interest of the position and the interest of the organisation.
Talk about your skills
Also, be prepared to talk about your skills. It’s not about listing them, but telling stories that show your talents and how you put them into practice. Employers will be interested in both “soft skills,” such as communication or teamwork, and “hard skills,” such as negotiation or proficiency in a foreign language. Although the descriptions Soft skills and the Hard skills be less useful – after all, Soft skills They’re hard to find and definitely yield measurable results – they’re always helpful in making it clear what you want to share.
Give examples that show a mix of skills. Share how you listened to a customer’s needs, identified a challenging problem, led a team, applied data analysis or design thinking skills, and sold a new solution, which increased customer satisfaction. Share how your critical thinking or creativity skills helped your project team move forward and make a breakthrough on the outcome you’ve been working on for months.
Give an example of how your resilience, flexibility, and openness to new learning enabled your boss to hand over responsibilities to you when the organization faced a difficult problem and needed to assign more people to develop it. New innovation. Discuss how you demonstrated emotional intelligence and empathy by asking questions, listening, and supporting a team member in a difficult situation.
In general, the skills most in demand by employers today are critical thinking, conceptual thinking, curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. They also include communication, empathy, listening, flexibility, and flexibility. Additionally, hiring managers look for organizational and project management skills, as well as attention to detail. Also think about how you can demonstrate your digital, design, or analytical skills, as well as your negotiation, writing, and foreign language skills.
Plan the stories you will tell, and make sure that each brief example includes these essential skills.
Present yourself professionally
While communicating plenty of information about yourself and your interest in the position and the company, you will also need to establish rapport with your interviewer. Be confident, but also curious. Prepare questions and listen to the answers. Give the interviewer your full attention. Adopt a professional tone, but express your authenticity with ease.
Give your best, while preserving yourself. Hiring managers will evaluate your profile, and so should you. In fact, your greatest success and greatest contribution will result from the best match between you, the position, the manager, and the company.
Translated article from Forbes US – Author: Tracy Brower
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