Your resume was impressive enough to be picked up on a pile of hundreds of a second look. You have the experience and skills so that they now want to meet you and see what lies beyond the resume carefully orchestrated you worked so hard to finish.
So why not give you work there? Is qualified for the position. Her presentation was flawless. But the big question is: who are you really? How is your CV reflects the personality, work ethics, corporate culture and the ability to work effectively with existing equipment? This is what the interview is.
Many job seekers find themselves engulfed in the myth that they have to go in an interview on a rigid surface, the professional version, almost inhuman of them. They think they should set up a front for his true self at the door and out on each occasion. Have you ever thought that brought the company because they want to know the real you? Be honest, be honest and yes, be yourself, as hard as it may seem at times.
The direct approach wins.
Sarah Connors, Director of Human Resources in Waltham, Mass.-based staff of Winter, Wyman, provides an excellent example of how you can take that honesty.
"When I was out of college and not know where to start my career, I had an interview for a sales position," he said. "The interview went pretty well, and I sold the human resources manager about why I had what it takes to be a great sales person. He asked," What makes you the best person for this position? "I stopped middle of the interview and said, "You know, I could do better. I am new to the area, I've never done 100 percent of cold calling, and I'm not hungry enough for her now. "
Oh no, he did not. Well, yes, he did, and it is not so bad.
"He was surprised," he admits, "but also impressed. He said he never had someone be so honest in an interview and I wondered if I would be interested in meeting the terms of the operation of the company in place. Interviewed operations the following day and began to work the next day. "
Show enthusiasm and create a report.
Craig joined, CEO of Denver-based professional staffing firm Vivalta Inc., says the interview is essentially two things: confirms the powers and skills of the applicant stated on his CV is correct and measure whether the company and the candidate would be a good personality fit.
"Think about how you will handle objections to the hiring manager to bring up" Viveda suggests. "For example, if the interviewer is interested does not have enough experience to do X, to assure him that, even if it is true that there are ton of experience in this field, your last job did not have much experience doing Y, and you learned very quickly, most of your previous boss's expectations. "
Show enthusiasm for the job, and let your personality shine through, he suggests. After all, who wants to bring on board a highly qualified candidate who is not interested in the task at hand and do not really want to be there?
"Remember, it is equally important for you to be yourself and find a connection with the interviewer to ensure that you are a good cultural fit, as it is to answer all questions perfection. You never want to appear too mechanical and rehearsed. "
Change your mind and relax the interview.
Laurie Haskell, Assistant Director, Office of Career Planning at the University of San Francisco Golden Gate, said: "You want the employer to hire the real you, not a fake you."
If you are employed under false pretenses, or because of a personality until cooked, imagine trying to live up to this fantasy, day after day if you are hired, she said.
Haskell says there are two ways to be yourself in an interview, without crossing professional boundaries.
"Change your mind most people focus on the fact that during the interview will be evaluated by the employer Try to think of the interview as an experiment in both directions -.. is equally important for you to evaluate the work and the company, "he said. "Once you really believe this, it is easier to be yourself, because you have nothing to lose."
The second key is very simple but often overlooked. Just relax.
"A guided visualization made in the days before an interview ... or a deep breathing exercise done just before the interview can help," said Haskell. "It's hard to be yourself when you are nervous and tense. Being relaxed also makes it natural to show your true self through body language, eye contact and facial expressions. "
Haskell says the creation of the transfer of power in today's more difficult than tight labor market may seem daunting, but your ability to do so will go a long way in the effectiveness of the interview, and the possibility of being employed.
Acts as the wiser version of you.
It's easy, really. Be honest and sincere. Listen, show enthusiasm and be respectful. Be you, but the version of yourself that no curse like a sailor or offensive jokes that his friends are fascinating.
You will be amazed how much more successful in the interview is when you are working so hard in the memory of this interview Joe Schmo repeated to her mirror. Answering questions on the extent of its capacity, but not overdo it. Be open and willing to admit the failures and celebrate their achievements. Companies want to hire people with brains, emotions and personality. Otherwise, you cut the interview process all together and bring the robots.
I said: Joni Daniels, an expert organization, speaker and consultant based in Baltimore