How to Ensure Your Job Interview Is Not Like A Bad First Date

How to Ensure Your Job Interview Is Not Like A Bad First DateHow to Ensure Your Job Interview Is Not Like A Bad First DateValentines Day is the time of year we associate with love and dating. Youve maybe heard the comparison that job interviewing is like dating. You should dress to impress and be on your best behavior. But lets talk about the flip side and discuss employer turn-off. If any of the below applies to you, employers might be afraid to get serious with you and offer you the job. You can tactfully reposition these so-called deal breakers so the partie interviewing you will think youre a keeper. Youre Not their TypeSometimes in dating people have a certain type, and no matter how beautiful or amazing you are, they just dont see it working out. When applying for jobs, a lot of people are scared to respond to a job posting because its out of their industry or their skill set doesnt quite match. You should apply for it anyways. If you make it to the interview, there is somethin g in your experience that made the recruiter think you could be their pick. Play up your skills that will make you a good fit, but also emphasize how your different background will add a different perspective other candidates cant offer. Youre too self-absorbed Have you ever been on a date when the person just talks about themselves like theyre the only person on earth that matters? No one wants to date someone who only cares about themselves. Employers want to see how youre a team player and how you can contribute to the company. Make sure your answers to interview questions also include instances when youve showed that you work well with others and how your individual skills will contribute to a common goal. Another way to show this is asking questions about how the jobs responsibilities and efforts fit into the big picture. Youre unsure of yourselfWhile you dont want to be overconfident, being timid or acting unsure of yourself is the ultimate deal-breaker on a date and in a job interview. If youre unable to talk about your skills in a confident manner the interviewer will quickly move on to the next candidate. The way to build confidence before an interview is to prepare. Ask friends and family to practice mock interviews before the actual interview. The final piece of advice, which is true for dating and interviewing, is just be yourself. Youre trying to find the perfect match just as much as the interviewer. After the interview, its important to follow up with a thank you note or call. You want to make sure the employer thinks youre interested and want to move on with next steps