I've posted a few pointers recently in answer to some questions I have fielded from people who are preparing for interviews. I thought it might be useful to have a quick list of a few ideas that I have found useful in interviews:
- Be enthusiastic, positive, and pleasant. Employers are looking for someone who is going to bring positive energy into their workplace. This is the time to explain what you like about the new position, as well as to catalog the positive aspects of your current and former positions. Be likable and friendly throughout.
- Bring solutions to the employer's problems. Do your research, ask questions, and listen to the answer. Apply your experience and expertise to the employer's problems, and engage in a dialog about how to solve them. Show your prospective employer what you bring to the table, and set a solid tone for your future relationship.
- Bring your full attention to the interview. Whatever is happening at home or your current job, it needs to stay outside the room. Listen to what your prospective boss is saying--and listen to what is not being said. Your full attention needs to be here, now, in the moment.
- Be strong. Don't allow yourself to get discouraged. Be relentlessly positive, even when the interview hits rough patches. Some interviewers deliberately inject difficult questions or sections into their interviews to see how you react to adversity.
- Prepare good answers. Examine the job listing for clues about what the hiring manager is looking for. Research common interview questions as well as guessing what questions you will be asked, and prepare good answers. Practice them with a coach who can suggest how to improve your answers.
- Prepare good questions. When the interviewer invites you to ask questions, know what you are going to ask, and ask it in a positive way. Your questions should be on point and professional.
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