There is much more to hiring people and conducting interviews than we think. The science behind job interviews is focused on one proving themselves and their worth to a company, and the goal for somebody to get hired is to stand out from the group of highly curated candidates. It is important for everyone to come prepared and ready to succeed when coming to an interview, for showing your potential manager that you’re professional and the right fit for the job is the key to getting hired.
In order to master a job interview, one should demonstrate a set of traits in order to succeed. The first step in conducting a job interview is to pull people from that group of candidates that are highly curated, which saves time browsing through LinkedIn profiles and resumes. Saving time in these departments is key because of the fact that it allows for more quality time for a candidate to connect with their management, and it allows for more conversations and overall will help narrow down the right person for the job. To start, it is important for you to show that you have a chemistry with your potential manager. It is important for them to learn who you really are, what you’re interested, and even what made you choose the career path you chose. Winston Ibrahim-Minutes believes that one-on-one meetings that take up the bulk of the day are important in order to “spend several hours talking through a wide assortment of topics”, and this enables the employer to learn what they aspire to be and whether or not they can help them get there.
There are some mistakes that should be avoided during a job interview. One of the biggest mistakes that are made by many people is over talking. Too much talking during an interview can mean a lot of things. It could show the employer that you are overly confident or cocky in your abilities to work, or it could also mean that you are nervous and you are just rambling to get by. A tip to avoid overtalking during an interview is learning how to self-edit. The purpose of a job interview is for an employer to learn as much about a candidate as possible in the shortest amount of time. It is important to cut out any unnecessary statements during a job interview, and focus on the most important and relevant aspects of it. The other biggest mistake during a job interview is the polar opposite, which is talking too little. This could lead your employer to believe that you have no confidence, and you are disengaged in the company and you do not desire success. Since the whole point of the interview is for the employer to get to know you, talking too little will not help the employer learn who you are and chances are they will probably not think you are the best candidate for the job.
Emily Price believes that it is important to always send a thank you note after a job interview. It is a very classy move and it lets the employer know that you appreciate them taking the time to talk to you and you would like to keep in touch with them in the future. Executive managing editor of Business Insider Jessica Leibman says that she has hired hundreds of people during her tenure, but she won’t hire anyone that doesn’t send a thank you note after the interview. Leibman believes that thank you notes show “that someone wants the job and that they not only have good manners but are resourceful enough to find the email address of the for the interviewer”. Something as simple as a little thank you note is a classy way for your interviewer to remember you, and it shows you’re interested in the job and shows you’ll be a positive addition to the company. Another great way to put a spotlight on your achievements and get yourself out there is to create a LinkedIn profile. We had a discussion in class with Casey Finestone from Script about the importance of creating a strong LinkedIn profile, and what that can bring for you. This giant networking platform is used for employers posting jobs and job seekers to connect. LinkedIn allows you an employer to narrow down the search for job candidates, and allows them to find people with a certain skill or attribute that they are looking for. It is important to make a good LinkedIn profile with the most relevant information and a good profile picture in order for an employer to choose you over the other candidates.
Chapter 7 of Josh Ochs’ book Light, Bright & Polite speaks about the importance of communication between the employer and the employee, with an emphasis on emails. Emails are one of, if not the most common method of communication between these two parties. Just like any other form of written work, emails should be double-checked after being written, and edited and perfected before being sent out. Emails to an employer should be treated like a college essay, with proper grammar and punctuation in order to display a more professional outlook. Just like during an interview, it is important to keep emails short, sweet, and to the point, highlighting only the relevant information without oversharing. It is also vital to make sure you don’t make any mistakes with your sharing of information, such as separating your personal platforms from your work platforms, and waiting to put the name of the person you are sending the email to until last, all in order to avoid any potential mistakes or accidents when applying for a job. Overall, it is important to spend time constructing your email, and editing it to perfection can be the make-or-break point of you getting your dream job.
Jake Cahill
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