When you are called for a job interview, remember that you are not the only candidate. Indeed, know that you were first summoned because your profile matched the requirements of the position. However, to land the position in question, you will need to stand out from other candidates.
The job interview makes it possible to detect the person most able to perform the duties of the position. That said, it's up to you to convince recruiters that you are the right fit for the job.
When should you stand out from other candidates?
During your job interview, know how to unseal the right opportunities to highlight your profile according to the terms of reference of the job offer and stand out from other candidates.
- Before the interview do not forget the basic rules of preparation,
Present yourself 15 minutes before the start of the interview, dress appropriately, do not turn your back on the jury, wait for someone to ask you to sit down, do not put your hands on the table, take a notepad with you for information. 'possible note taking, revise some concepts that are beyond your control ...
- During the presentation
Your presentation should briefly include your skills and accomplishments. This must be done in keywords (digital marketing consultant). In addition, talk about your accomplishments by highlighting successful experiences (since my arrival at CAMESFOOD SA, I have contributed to increasing the visibility, the notoriety of the company and developing the interest of customers for it to the tune of 80 %) and / or program or project ideas that you plan to implement when you take up your post.
- When you need to ask questions
Ask open-ended questions about the current position (What are the components of the department for which you are applying? what are the biggest challenges the successful candidate will face? ...) and on the future of the company (What are the group's prospects for expansion / development at regional or international level? the upcoming international business fair is a real opportunity for your illustrious. Is it possible to get an idea of your positioning in relation to this large-scale event?). During this stage of recruitment, you have the opportunity to show your future employer that you are motivated, smart and how much you can be an asset to their company.
- After the interview
This is the free moment before the end of the interview, take the opportunity to create a link with your future employees. In addition, you can also send a thank you letter to the staff of the company in which you thank them for the attention given to your application and for the interview. By ending with the expectation of future collaboration.
Best practices to stand out from other candidates
In addition to having to grab the attention of your recruiters, you need to make a good impression. It is clear that a candidate full of human and progressive skills will know how to stand out better from other candidates.
To do this, don't just talk about your CV. Your recruiters already know it by heart, talk about experiences that would put you more forward, difficult situations from which you have taken out the companies you have been through. In short say something that says I am the ideal candidate to improve your network security, I do by detecting faults in the security system of my old company thanks to an algorithm that I developed.
Also ask questions, but not just any, open-ended questions that will give you the opportunity to show that you are the right candidate. Above all, don't forget to show your added value. It's about showing how you are better than the other candidates. It is not just about quoting what you can do, you have already said it in your CV and in your cover letter. Instead, talk about what you have accomplished. Now is not the time to be modest but to avoid overdoing it.
As a result, during your simulations for you who are Sales Manager, you have understood it well, you absolutely must find your unique sales pitch: decision-making, analysis, creativity, service orientation, negotiation, etc.
Finally smile and share a good mood. This is not to throw jokes, but to respond with a smile and interest.
Now you can go to your next job interview with confidence.
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