Interviewing Thoughts
How you got it done is often more important than What you did.
Pre-interview.
Facebook. If your grandmother had full access to your Facebook page, would it make you feel uneasy? If yes, then too late; Most companies who are interested in a candidate have already visited that person’s account. (Still clean it up, and maybe use it to your advantage. Maybe post a few things about how you are an asset to society, volunteering, …)
Research. Learn what you can about the company online. Then, think of things you might be able to add to the interview that can enhance why they should hire you. Example: “I noticed on your web site that you do XYZ. I believe I can add value to that XYZ effort because …”
Interview.
Bottom Line. They want to hire the person who is a fit for the company/position and who has the competencies they require.
Are you a fit? Just be yourself. If you are not a fit, then you are not a fit. If you see a bunch of bull fighting photos on the wall, do not pretend to be a bull fighting fan or expert. Most skilled interviewers can see when one is faking a fit. Again, be yourself and you will never get confused.
Competencies. All companies assess competencies constantly. The interviewer’s job is to assess your competencies correctly. One source of a list of competencies that many companies use is Lominger Competencies. See below for a list of 67 competencies.
Competency Strengths. Think about past situations where you have used your competencies. If they do not ask you questions that you can fit your strongest competencies into the answer, then try to bring it into the conversation somehow. You are not bragging here, you are just revealing to them your strengths. Here are the four key competencies that I believe are the most important:
Competency Weaknesses (areas for improvement.) They may ask you if you have any weaknesses. Think about it now, but do not blurt out your answer in the actual interview. Ponder their question, and then discuss where you think you can improve. Text me and I will provide you a great example here: 1 (210) 563-6919.
Final Thought. I am sure you know to never make anything up. For a repetitive question, keep the answer exactly how it is and the answer will never change. Often when I would ask someone What they accomplished they could state it plain and simple. When I asked them How they accomplished it, they would describe the How. Then, a few weeks later I ask the same question and they got the What correct, but the How was not consistent over time. If the How is not consistent, then they most likely did not accomplish the What. Integrity is the only path you will not get lost on.
Bill Kanyusik/ [email protected]
How you got it done is often more important than What you did.
Pre-interview.
Facebook. If your grandmother had full access to your Facebook page, would it make you feel uneasy? If yes, then too late; Most companies who are interested in a candidate have already visited that person’s account. (Still clean it up, and maybe use it to your advantage. Maybe post a few things about how you are an asset to society, volunteering, …)
Research. Learn what you can about the company online. Then, think of things you might be able to add to the interview that can enhance why they should hire you. Example: “I noticed on your web site that you do XYZ. I believe I can add value to that XYZ effort because …”
Interview.
Bottom Line. They want to hire the person who is a fit for the company/position and who has the competencies they require.
Are you a fit? Just be yourself. If you are not a fit, then you are not a fit. If you see a bunch of bull fighting photos on the wall, do not pretend to be a bull fighting fan or expert. Most skilled interviewers can see when one is faking a fit. Again, be yourself and you will never get confused.
Competencies. All companies assess competencies constantly. The interviewer’s job is to assess your competencies correctly. One source of a list of competencies that many companies use is Lominger Competencies. See below for a list of 67 competencies.
Competency Strengths. Think about past situations where you have used your competencies. If they do not ask you questions that you can fit your strongest competencies into the answer, then try to bring it into the conversation somehow. You are not bragging here, you are just revealing to them your strengths. Here are the four key competencies that I believe are the most important:
- Integrity
- Judgment
- Initiative
- Critical Thinking
Competency Weaknesses (areas for improvement.) They may ask you if you have any weaknesses. Think about it now, but do not blurt out your answer in the actual interview. Ponder their question, and then discuss where you think you can improve. Text me and I will provide you a great example here: 1 (210) 563-6919.
Final Thought. I am sure you know to never make anything up. For a repetitive question, keep the answer exactly how it is and the answer will never change. Often when I would ask someone What they accomplished they could state it plain and simple. When I asked them How they accomplished it, they would describe the How. Then, a few weeks later I ask the same question and they got the What correct, but the How was not consistent over time. If the How is not consistent, then they most likely did not accomplish the What. Integrity is the only path you will not get lost on.
Bill Kanyusik/ [email protected]
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