Part 2 - Why Executives Like You Often Fail at Job Interviews

Part 2 - Why Executives Like You Often Fail at Job Interviews?

Executives: Are you really consistent and prepared throughout the entire interview process?

As we discussed in Part 1 (here's the link) when executives, like you, arrive at the interview you might be completely different to the one the interviewers expected from the content/presentation of your CV.

And this might become even more complex when your LinkedIn profile comes into play.

You see, you might be inadvertently projecting three separate profiles by the time you walk through the door/screen of the interview:

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Three Separate Profiles?

1.????The first, in your CV - which tends to be a brain-dump into a blank or constantly adjusted document.

2.????The second, in your LinkedIn profile - which has been completed on a template-filling process.

3.????And the third, at the interview - when you are trying (often desperately) to be the person the organisation is looking for.

Potentially therefore, the interviewer might see 3 alternative versions of you to choose from! Not an easy process, especially when it’s their neck on the line if they make a bad decision!

How Consistent Are You?

So, when you are invited to attend an interview, do you think their views of who you are and where you could add value to their organisation, might be right - or horribly flawed?

Do you really believe they are looking to either give someone a chance or someone they will have to train into the role?

At your level, they are expecting to appoint someone who will add something different, perhaps even special; someone who will have a major impact on the organisation. Does that sound like you – or are you really hoping ‘they’ will see something in you that you haven’t even recognised in yourself?

How Genuine Will You Be?

Most executives at interview - particularly if their search has been a long one - are out to impress; but that impression could be tainted by leaking ?a streak of hope; and fear of failing – yet again.

In that situation, will you be you at your best, or will you be hoping they see someone they’ll take a chance on? Bear in mind, it’s their neck on the line if they get in wrong!

We expect interviewers to have completed their own preparation; their research and analysis of available information, prior to meeting us at interview. If the information they’ve been provided with is flawed however …….. how can you expect them to make the right decision about you?

It’s your future; you could be taking a huge risk with it.

As the economic climate worsens and job security is threatened, it’s even more important to be ready and not leave thinking about it until after you get the tap on your shoulder.

If you're looking for a new job, you might value a unique insight into how you're positioned and how the job search world might judge you??

There's absolutely no charge to you, but it could make a huge difference to you.?

If you'd like that, do let me know via email, or LinkedIn and we'll get something organised asap for you.

Tel: +44(0)7770 237894

E-mail: [email protected]

Bernard Pearce

The Executive Career Transition Specialist

www.Career-Inspirations.co.uk

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