Best tips for job interviews?

Best tips for job interviews?

Most recruitment processes still involve interviews. I am not sure if there is a lot of evidence to suggest that they are an effective way of selecting candidates and I have seen many poor hiring decisions based on a great interview performance. No doubt many fantastic candidates have missed out on opportunities by interviewing badly.

I have interviewed hundreds of candidates for many roles - many of them senior positions and I have always been amazed at how poorly some very experienced people can come across in an interview.

I get asked by students about my “top tips” for interviews and I find myself waffling answers about “being properly prepared” and “doing your homework” - but these are vague and not very helpful.

Although I have been involved in recruitment over many years, I am not an expert.

I would love to be able to provide better answers to the students I meet - not necessarily from a theoretical book, but based on real life experiences?

What interesting or unusual experiences have you had around job interviews?

What would your top tips be for students entering the job market and worried about job interviews?

Manuj Aggarwal

Top Voice in AI | Helping SMBs Scale with AI & Automation | CIO at TetraNoodle | AI Speaker & Author | 4x AI Patents | Travel Lover??

3 年

It is very important for every job seeker to be well prepared for a job interview. Proper preparation can help you impress the panel members and make a positive impact. Being well prepared for a job interview is the key to success. There are several resources that can help you prepare for a job interview. You should use those resources, practice your skills, and feel confident about yourself for the interview. Bob Keiller Amazing post.

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Narghiza E.

Finance Executive

3 年

100% agreed thank you for sharing

Narghiza E.

Finance Executive

3 年

Excellent message thank you

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