text indeed arguably the most crucial
part of the job search
an interview can make or break an
opportunity so to help you
really prepare we're going to dissect
and analyze an entire interview
from start to finish i'll be sprinkling
in a mix of tips
about body language etiquette and how to
answer common questions
like when exactly does the interview
start how do you deal with nerves
and how soon can you follow up papers
rise in the air
a stack of papers on a desk text the
breakdown of an
interview for years athletes have used
science and data analysis to improve
now we are doing the same for job
seekers everywhere
this is job science text indeed
job science in an office a woman
approaches a man at a desk
meet anya a recent grad majoring in
business administration
she's interviewing for an entry-level
project management position
after she speaks to the man she takes a
seat
note her posture head up shoulders
pulled back
no slouching and no laid backness the
interview begins the minute you walk
into the building
anya treats everyone in the office with
respect while keeping eye contact
from security personnel to receptionists
anyone you run into on your way in
could be asked to give feedback on you
it's normal to be nervous
text heart rate when nerves kick in the
natural human response is to take short
breaths and breathe faster
stay calm by taking a deep breath before
entering
hold it count to three and then slowly
breathe out
the man leads anya into an office
another man greets her
text firm handshake eye contact pause
first ace those introductions greet
everyone in a way that is authentic to
you like
hey nice to meet you and then say their
name that one
always works you know you're more likely
to remember their name if you say it out
loud when you first meet
anya talks to the man across a table
between them
animated icons of books food a
microphone
a dog screen and rain cloud a lot of the
time
small talk comes up before any questions
it's good to have a few current events
or topics in mind
you can't possibly predict what they're
going to ask but you can practice
answering the common ones
like why do you want to work here what
makes you unique
let's see what our interviewer asks so i
want to hear more
tell me a little about your experience
and what you'd bring to this role
pause when this is asked they're looking
to learn what makes you
stand out be honest with your answers
that means having to pause
and think for a second that is all right
think about your past experiences and
how the role lines up with your future
goals
it never hurts to be honest
great question ever since i was young
i've always been the organized one in my
family
whether it was helping my parents
schedule vacations or color coordinating
my closet
naturally that lifestyle got me here
project management
i've been a people person for as long as
i can remember plain and simple
i love team building and making sure
everyone has a part just the other month
oh just really quick don't speak
negatively about previous places you've
worked
instead talk about what you've learned i
helped lead a team of five to deliver a
three-week sales project a few days
ahead of schedule
i'd love to bring these things here
perfect a response like this not only
answers the question
but also shows off her personality but
remember
there's no one right way to interview
and answer questions be yourself
and let your personality shine be aware
of your movements
practice polite confident body language
subtly miming your interviewer's posture
can actually create a sense of
connection
of all places unnecessary movements are
hard to ignore in an interview whether
it's tapping your fingers or
bouncing your leg be aware and stay
present
hey it's been great chatting so far i
guess my last question
is do you have any questions for me oh
this is a hot one
make sure to have a short list of
questions for your employer in your back
pocket
ask the questions you would if you got
the job tomorrow was your first day
or do you want to know from the manager
even if you don't have any burning
questions
asking a few shows that you did your
homework and that you really care
some include what do you like best about
working here
what are some mistakes people have made
in this position what is a goal you're
currently working toward
how will my performance be evaluated
well i did read that you're expanding
your software team next quarter
i'm curious how you plan to carry that
out the interview isn't actually
over always follow up within 24 hours
with a thank you email to the hiring
manager
this can be a quick note simply thanking
them for their time for a longer one
that elaborates on some of the things
you talked about
it's key to leaving a lasting impression
text the information on this video
is provided as a courtesy indeed as not
a career or legal advisor and does not
guarantee job interviews or offers
this was the breakdown of an interview
till next time
the indeed logo
a recap of anya's interview process it
begins with her arrival and concludes as
she shakes hands with the interviewer