How To Stop Interviewing Poorly

[NOTE: After reading this post, please take a minute to check out the 21-Day Challenge: Crossfit For Your Career. I think you'll find it useful.]

Each month, my team and I focus on a specific job search topic. We've done resumes, cover letters, and even how to impress recruiters. This month, we're tackling interviews.

My colleague, Ariella Coombs wrote it best when she explained the five things you do on an interview that DESTROYS your chances of getting the job - you can read it here.

I'm also going to do a *live* webinar on the subject tomorrow, which you can sign-up for here. [If you can't attend live, sign up anyways and we'll send you the recording.]

But, here's the one thing I want every job seeker to know right now about interviwing...

You MUST Do This To Stop Interviewing Poorly

Having worked with over 5,000 people inside CareerHMO, I've dealt hundreds of job seekers who have repeatedly bombed interviews. They self-sabotage. In fact, they get so good at it, they literally train their brain to fail in the interview. I'm not kidding. Here's the research to prove it.

NST (negative self-talk) about their inability to get hired is so ingrained in their minds, they don't even know they're doing it. How do you identify it? In my experience, through some simple online training exercises that force a job seeker to share how they respond to behavioral questions in the interview. This enables my team to see what specific things they're saying that's getting them disqualified. NST creates such a big crisis of confidence, many job seekers literally walk into the interview and say things designed to end their chances - without even recognizing it. They might think they are trying their hardest. They might even get nervous in hopes of doing well. But, deep down, their brain automatically pushes them towards saying something that will blow the interview. Crazy right? But, it's true.

What's the solution?

Retrain your brain to answer the questions the right way. And, I'm not talking about made-up, rehearsed answers. I'm talking about understanding what's really being asked of you and confidently giving an authentic answer the interviewer is really looking for. This can be done when you learn the HR playbook of behavioral interviewing. With a little practice, and some insight into why they ask what they ask, you can respond better. You can be relaxed. You can be confident. And, most importantly, you can succeed in the interview.

PS - Want the answers right now? Then, come join me inside CareerHMO. Our comprehensive interview prep program will transform your skills. Since it's only $9/month to join, you really have nothing to lose. Still not sure? Then attend the free webinar tomorrow and I'll explain more about this NST and how it's conditioning you to repeatedly fail in interviews.

It's time you fixed your interview problem once and for all!