Mornings with Mari?lle - October

You did it! You applied for a job and now, a few weeks later, you got an interview invitation. They would love to see you in person and get to know you better. You are stoked but also extremely nervous. What if they don’t like me? What if I cannot show them that I am the best candidate? You don’t know what to expect and want your performance to meet up with expectations. Do you recognize this feeling? If yes, then let’s dive into why preparation is important and what you can do to properly prepare for a job interview.??

It is crucial to understand the importance of solid job interview preparation. The job interview is your opportunity to set a trustworthy image of yourself. If you prepare yourself accordingly, you will feel more confident. If your know more less what could happen, it will boost your performance during the interview. What I noticed is that everyone needs a different level of job interview preparation. Some like to prepare everything in great detail, while others take a more general approach and like to go with the flow. Always do what works best for you.??

That being said, let’s explore 5 tips to keep a smile on your face and your confidence high.??

Don’t forget that a job interview is a 2-way street. It is an opportunity on both sides to get to know each other better and see if you like each other. So before you head over to the interview, don’t forget to note down what you would like to get out of this interview. What are your goals, what is important for you? Can this company, this job, provide you a purpose that resonates with you? Or in other words, what do you need to feel happy at work???

When preparing for a job interview, we tend to only focus on the question: ‘’What does the recruiter/hiring manager want to hear?’’ We think of suitable and smart answers to this question and might get a little lost adjusting our answer towards the expectations of the interview committee. While this is a good question to think about, it is also important to note down what you, as a candidate, want to share with the company. What experience and which examples would you like to share during this interview based on the requirements of the vacancy? What are the things you would like to know of the company or position before you decide if this is the right job for you????

During a job interview, the recruiter/hiring manager will usually lead the conversation. If you listen carefully, you will find out what the company expects from the new team member and more. But because of the nerves, we sometimes forget to listen. Listening allows us to ask in-depth questions about expectations, direction and company culture. So before the interview starts, mentally prepare yourself to listen very carefully.??

During your preparation, write down how you as a person can contribute. What do I mean by this? Your way of working together with your knowledge makes a difference, this is your added value to a company. I always like to take myself as an example when explaining this to clients. If you and I both would be career coaches, people will immediately notice the difference in approach between you and me. Just because we are two different people. This also relates to stress and difficult situations at work. What are your personal strengths when dealing with stress or difficult situations????

You are a professional in your field and it’s up to you to highlight this during the job interview. Recruiters/hiring managers want to hear that you know about new developments in your area of expertise, find out the gaps between your knowledge and what they need within the company. This is why the job interview is THE opportunity to share what you know about certain topics and also highlight your accomplishments. This will show your professionalism to the company. No need to worry about this if you already made it to the interview stage.???

These are my 5 tips for the ultimate job interview preparation. Most important to remember is that you can do this. You can nail this upcoming job interview. If you take some time to prepare, you will have the confidence to share the stories YOU want to share.??

During the individual Job Interview Prep sessions, I support people individually to prepare for their upcoming job interview. These sessions not only allow you to speak your answers out loud, but they will also help you reshape your answers and shed some light on the blind spots - the things you missed out on. With my professional experience, I have helped many people to prepare for interviews and secure the job offer they have always dreamed about.?

?So if you need any help, don’t hesitate and click here to find more information about my interview preparation sessions!???