6 Tips for Interviewing in a Competitive Job Market

Are you preparing for an interview in a highly competitive job market? Here are some valuable tips to help you stand out and ace your next interview.

Research, Research, Research: Before your interview, make sure to thoroughly research the company, its values, culture, recent achievements, and any news they have currently been in. This will not only demonstrate your interest but also ensure your answers to their questions are tailored to reflect what is important to the company.

Showcase your unique value: In a competitive job market like we are currently seeing it is crucial to highlight what sets you apart from the multitude of other candidates. Identify your unique skills, experiences, and achievements (if you can use data to back yourself up that’s bonus points) that would make you an asset to the company.

Prepare for common questions: Practice your response to questions frequently asked at interviews such as: “Tell me about yourself” or Why do you want to work at [Company Name]?” or “Tell me something that isn’t on your CV”. Being prepared for these questions will help you articulate a clear and concise answer.

Demonstrate Adaptability and Resilience: In a competitive job market (well let’s be honest, any job market) employers value candidates who can adapt to changing circumstances and bounce back quickly with resilience. Make sure to have examples in mind of times you have been adaptable and shown resilience.

Show off your Soft Skills: These are not to be overlooked and we are seeing employers increasingly looking for these traits in candidates such as: communication, teamwork, problem solving and organizational skills. During the interview provide examples of which soft skills you possess and how you utilize them to be successful.

Ask thoughtful questions: At the end of the interview make sure to ask thoughtful questions about the company, team dynamics, future projects, and even difficulties the company is currently facing. Make sure you have researched your interviewer and are familiar with their background so your questions can be relevant to him/her/them.

Say Thank You: After the interview make sure to express your thanks for their time and the opportunity to be considered for this role. A personalized thank you note or email is always appreciated. It’s the little things that will help make you stand out in this current market.

Good Luck!