If You Know So Much About Job Hunting, Why is Your Job Search Taking So Long?
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
Career Coach Office Hours: July 5 2022
There’s a lot to know about finding work.
How to create a resume that screams, “HIRE ME!” How to write the new cover letter What sites to search Where to post your resume How to network Where to network How to interview How to negotiate a salary How to give your notice and not be seduced by accepting a counteroffer
However, for now I want to remind you of something extremely important–
The survey said that the primary reason why people are rejected on interviews is NOT for lack of skills competency, the primary reason people are rejected is that they talk too much–almost 40%. Approximately 20% are rejected because they behave arrogantly on the interview.
So, what does this say to you in how you should behave on an interview?
Keep your answers to the point of the question Where possible, keep your answers to 30 – 45 seconds in length. For in-depth questions, you can speak for a minute.
One of things you need to do in answering questions is to keep an eye out for rapport with the interviewer. If you sense you are “losing them,” ask a question that draws them back in.
Always remember that your voice AND body language are sales tools when you interviewer.
You want to demonstrate confidence but not arrogance when answering questions.
Listen carefully to what is asked of you and what may be absent from what is asked of you. If the absent item might be critical to the answer, politely ask if they would like you to expand your answer to include it.
If you are in a technical discipline and asked a question for which a technical answer or overview (plain-English) answer could be given, ask which they would prefer . . . or whether they would like a blended answer (Would you like me to give you an overview, go into detail or blend my answer for you?)
Speak to the person who is interviewing you as though they are someone with a problem and that they are trying to figure out if you are capable of solving it. Never “talk down” to them.
ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER
Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter is a coach who worked as a recruiter for what seems like one hundred years. His work involves career coaching, as well as executive job search coaching, job coaching, and interview coaching. He is the host of “No BS Job Search Advice Radio,” the #1 podcast in iTunes for job search with over 2400 episodes.
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