Interviews Are Harder Than Ever Before
Interviews have never been easy, but in today's job market, the trend is more rounds of interviews to dig deeper into a candidate's skills, qualifications, alignment, motives, potential, risks, and fit.
Knowing what the hiring manager is looking for will give you an edge.
TIPS - TIPS - TIPS - TIPS - TIPS - TIPS - TIPS
With every question, show alignment between what you do and what the company needs.
Communicate clearly without rambling. Structure your answers to ensure logical flow but don’t memorize which sounds robotic. Don’t simply regurgitate your resume. Use your resume as a starting point and be prepared to say more.
Include results, impact, and value you delivered--don’t give them a list of responsibilities. Show them why having you as an employee will deliver benefits.
Know you’re “whys”. Why do you want to work for the company, and why is the role an ideal fit? Go beyond your skills to personal alignment and purpose.
Show potential--continuous learning, willingness to take on tasks outside of your position, and your coachability in order to grow.
Don’t talk negatively about former employers, leaders, or teams.
Smile, make eye contact, and show enthusiasm. Find the right balance between confidence and humility.
WARNINGS - WARNINGS - WARNINGS
Many candidates are being asked to share their screens to cut down on cheating. Don’t rely on ChatGPT to help you with interview answers.
Tech candidates are being asked to “show” or describe the work they are doing during tech assessments--again to remove the ability for candidates to cheat. Don’t try to fake it.
Landing an interview is HARD. When you finally do, be sure to adequately prepare.