Take Control of Interview Jitters
By Matt Lowney
Nothing strikes fear into a job seeker more than an in-person interview. From seasoned executives to new graduates, the dreaded interview can make or break your chances of landing the job.
By mastering the art of interviewing, you will get better offers and learn how to decide which opportunities are a good fit for you.
Consultant Mindset.
Probably the best advice I’ve ever received about interviewing is to approach the interview as a consultant. Seeing yourself in this role enables you to feel like you are a professional there to assess the company’s needs for the work that has to get done.
Be Prepared.
Being prepared is the number one rule for all business interactions and an interview certainly falls into this category. Generally, you know what questions the interviewer is going to ask and what information they will be most interested in. Make sure to brush up on any material that may not be fresh in you mind.
Be Confident.
The first 30 seconds of an interview are extremely important. Many interviewers will decide that they aren’t going to hire a candidate based on their initial impression. This mentality holds especially true of sales and customer services positions.
Get Rest.
In school your teachers probably told you that the best preparation for a test is to get a full night’s sleep the night before. An interview is definitely a test so the same rule applies. Most candidates get so worked up the night before an interview that they don’t get enough quality sleep. As a result, they come into the interview exhausted and can’t seem to gather their thoughts.
Have Fun.
Having fun during an interview may be the farthest thing from your mind, but as mentioned earlier, an interview is much like a first date. If you look like you are having a good time, your chances of getting a second interview (or second date) are very good.
Matt Lowney is a Nashville, Tenn., based recruiter, career consultant, resume writer, and host of a new radio program called Career Talk! He can be reached at: mlowney1977@yahoo.com.
By Matt Lowney
Nothing strikes fear into a job seeker more than an in-person interview. From seasoned executives to new graduates, the dreaded interview can make or break your chances of landing the job.
By mastering the art of interviewing, you will get better offers and learn how to decide which opportunities are a good fit for you.
Consultant Mindset.
Probably the best advice I’ve ever received about interviewing is to approach the interview as a consultant. Seeing yourself in this role enables you to feel like you are a professional there to assess the company’s needs for the work that has to get done.
Be Prepared.
Being prepared is the number one rule for all business interactions and an interview certainly falls into this category. Generally, you know what questions the interviewer is going to ask and what information they will be most interested in. Make sure to brush up on any material that may not be fresh in you mind.
Be Confident.
The first 30 seconds of an interview are extremely important. Many interviewers will decide that they aren’t going to hire a candidate based on their initial impression. This mentality holds especially true of sales and customer services positions.
Get Rest.
In school your teachers probably told you that the best preparation for a test is to get a full night’s sleep the night before. An interview is definitely a test so the same rule applies. Most candidates get so worked up the night before an interview that they don’t get enough quality sleep. As a result, they come into the interview exhausted and can’t seem to gather their thoughts.
Have Fun.
Having fun during an interview may be the farthest thing from your mind, but as mentioned earlier, an interview is much like a first date. If you look like you are having a good time, your chances of getting a second interview (or second date) are very good.
Matt Lowney is a Nashville, Tenn., based recruiter, career consultant, resume writer, and host of a new radio program called Career Talk! He can be reached at: mlowney1977@yahoo.com.
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