?? Feeling uncertain before your job interview?

Magnetic Issue #6 — April 7, 2023

In case you missed it, here’s a recap of posts that lift the curtain on how to authentically and effectively get the job you want.

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?? Feeling uncertain before your job interview?

Feeling uncertain before your job interview? Then it’s time to change your mind(set)!

Get into a better headspace by focusing on all that you bring to the table — your unique combination of skills, talents, and experiences that will make you an asset to the company.

? Pro Tip: When you compose and practice talking points around the value you bring, you’ll have the right words to instill confidence in yourself, as well as your interviewer.

ICYMI from last week, check out this confidence-building visualization practice for job interviews ? Visualize Your Way to a Successful Job Interview

Get Found on LinkedIn by Recruiters

I liked recruiter Ed Han ’s LinkedIn to-dos for job seekers. It’s the best kind of list — simple, straightforward, and actionable:

It starts with this need-to-know:

? Open to Work. Use it, love it. It's almost 3 years old. Anyone telling you it makes you look desperate is not a recruiter. We recruiters only get X InMails. Seeing you are on the hunt makes you more likely to see & accept our InMails--and those of us using LinkedIn Recruiter can look specifically for this.

Click here for 7 more tips to get the most out of LinkedIn ? Ed Han's 8 LinkedIn To-Dos

Being Yourself Is Only Part of the Plan

Is your plan for your next job interview to simply “be yourself”?

I hear that a lot! I’m all about authenticity and when you also approach your interview as an actor might, you’ll get better results.

This may sound contradictory, but stick with me…

The only time you should “be yourself” for an interview is if your Self happens to be an excellent interviewee.?For the rest of us, we must approach an interview as if we’re acting in a performance, playing the part of Ideal Job Candidate.

I’m not recommending you pretend to be someone or something you’re not.

Don’t fabricate a single thing. Don’t change your personality. You be you.

?? Do spotlight your specific characteristics that present you as the perfect candidate for the job.

Actors bring themselves to their roles and you absolutely should, too. You’ll want to be completely honest, but approach your lines and body language as an actor does, through research and by adapting your performance to your audience.

For my complete take on this, with 6 steps from Crafting Your Character to Choreography, Research to Writing Your Script, read on ? How to Act on a Job Interview? Play Your Part!

“As an actor, you try to bring as much of yourself to a part to try and create a feeling of authenticity and emotional truth and resonance.” — Jesse Eisenberg, Actor & Director

Have a great weekend!

Jennifer

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