Frustrating job search?
Hi, I’m Jeri Walker, Career and Job Search Strategist and in this video I’m going to
tell you about some actions that you can take that’ll get your job search moving.
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Job searching can be frustrating, especially if you’ve been at it for a while.
One way you can address your frustration it is to take action and be sure that your job
search tools are working for you, not against you.
The three primary tools for job searches are your resume, your LinkedIn profile, and your
interview.
In this third video in my three part series I’m going to talk to you about how just
a few tweaks to your mindset can improve your job interview performance.
And if you missed the other two videos in this series about what you should be doing
to improve your resume as well as your LinkedIn profile,
be sure to watch those as well!
I’ll go ahead and drop those links right below.
Right now, let’s talk about how adjusting your approach in your interview can help you
improve your performance and reduce your job search frustration.
When I take on a new client who’s been struggling with their interviews, in most cases it’s
mindset issues that are derailing their interviews.
There are five things I want you to remember for your next job interview.
The first one is, some people just aren’t good at interviewing people.
If you’re in an interview and you get a vibe like they don’t like you, or they’re
asking odd questions to try and trip you up, or they may even seem uninterested in you,
don’t concern yourself with that.
Unless you’re talking with someone in HR who does interviews every day, you might be
talking to someone who just hasn’t conducted that many interviews.
They may not be very good at it and may even be nervous about it!
Some of the questions they may ask you, might just be dumb questions!
That’s on them, not you.
Don’t be wondering how you should answer their tricky questions or internalizing their
inability to be confident.
You do that and you’re going to get distracted and you’re not going to do well.
Stay focused on what you bring to the table for them, maintain open body language, and
you may find that you start to build rapport with them that puts them at ease.
So let me know in the comments below, what was the strangest interview question you’ve
been asked?
Okay, the next thing I want you to keep in mind is, You are qualified.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a candidate say—"I don’t think I’m qualified
for this job”.
Okay, step back just a second and ask —Why would they waste their time interviewing someone
who they think isn’t qualified for the position.
The hiring process is time consuming for them.
Trust me, they didn’t bring you in there just to be nice.
They’ve seen your resume, they’ve most likely looked at your LinkedIn profile, and
they’re interested in you.
You don’t have to check every single box on a job description to get hired for the
position, nobody expects that!
Don’t walk into the interview full of self-doubt because if you don’t believe you can do
this job, neither will they.
The third thing you should do is have a solid strategy .
As part of your interview preparation, study the job posting and be prepared to tell stories
about how your skills and experience satisfy the requirements of the position.
You want to know the main four or five points that you want to make during the interview
beforehand.
The more clarity you have on this before the interview, the more confidence you’ll bring
into the interview.
It’s all about selling yourself and you do this by being able to bridge your past
work experience, achievements and results with those that are required on this position.
So be clear on your strategy before the interview.
The next thing you need to do is be likable.
Always remember that the most qualified candidate isn’t always the one who gets the job.
People want to work with people that they like and companies take this into consideration
when they make hiring decisions.
If they have to choose between two candidates with equal skills, or even one that has less
skills, they will almost always choose the one who was more likeable during the interview.
Just be yourself during the interview process, be conversational not robotic.
People will always remember how you made them feel, so leave that lasting impression as
someone who was human and likeable, not robotic during the interview with just a bunch of
memorized answers.
Also, keep in mind that your interview starts as soon as you enter that building so don’t
forget about the front desk.
Don’t get distracted by your nerves and forget to build rapport with the gatekeeper—they
hold more input than you know.
And finally, Don’t get too attached to the results of the interview.
This is one job interview.
I don’t want to minimize the importance of job interviews, but what I do want to do
is remind you that in the grand scheme of things, the worst thing that’s going to
happen is, nothing really.
If you put too much weight on this interview, you’re going to get too much in your head
and overthink every single question you’re asked.
If the results of this interview is that you don’t receive a job offer, so be it.
Don't take it to heart, it's not personal.
If it’s not a good fit it's really best to find out now, move on, and just prepare
for your next interview with the next company because there will always be more opportunities
coming for you.
Okay, so now you know five mindset shifts you should make before your next job interview.
But do you know how to answer some of the most common interview questions?
Go ahead and get my free interview guide.
There’s a link for that right below in the description.
I hope this video was helpful, please give it a Like and share it with someone you know
who may be frustrated with their job search.
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Thanks for watching, I’ll see you next time.