Your potential employer wants to hire employees that stand out from the crowd so interviews are always a good opportunity to set yourself apart from other candidates.
In an article for Daily Mail, John Lees, author of Knockout Interview, revealed 10 tips that will separate you from the crowd during a job interview.
Check them out below
1. First impression matters during an interview. It’s important you start off clearly, confidently and positively.
2. Always listen attentively because the wording of the question being asked might be slightly different to the one you are expecting.
3. Don’t waste the time of your interviewer by waffling. Be concise. Give short answers and focus on the needs of the job.
4. Avoid appearing underwhelming or disengaged and explain with enthusiasm what attracted you to the role and how it fits your career goals.
5. Make sense of your skills by explaining them in language which is both relevant and exciting to your potential employer.
6. While interview questions might sometimes be predictable, it’s important you don’t make your answers predictable. Try to think of original ways to phrase your responses.
7. Make yourself stand out by turning dull facts into interesting stories that interviewers will remember long after you left the room but you should ensure you don’t waffle.
8. An intimate knowledge of the role will help set you apart from other candidates and make sure you show how you would be excellent in the job.
9. Share key messages.
10. Close on a high. Make your final point a clear statement about how you match the role.
Phil