{"id":4542,"date":"2020-01-15T16:57:59","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T08:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/people.utm.my\/zakiyamani\/?p=4542"},"modified":"2020-01-15T16:57:59","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T08:57:59","slug":"a-modern-approach-to-interviewing-that-will-get-you-the-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/zakiyamani\/2020\/01\/15\/a-modern-approach-to-interviewing-that-will-get-you-the-job\/","title":{"rendered":"A Modern Approach to Interviewing That Will Get You The Job"},"content":{"rendered":"
We\u2019re all familiar with the job interview process. If you\u2019ve been through one or more, it was probably very straightforward…<\/div>\n
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You sit across from someone with your resume. You know the job you\u2019re going for, they know a bit about your past. They ask you some \u2018why\u2019 and \u2018how\u2019 questions, some of which are predictable, others that are less predictable (but probably nothing too surprising).<\/div>\n
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It\u2019s a boring process that has ultimately become more of a routine than a necessity\u2014studies have even shown that candidates for jobs who interview later are most likely to get the role!<\/i><\/div>\n
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So, it\u2019s important to stand out and to make the most of it.<\/b>\u00a0You can no longer just follow the rules and cleverly explain your three biggest strengths and weaknesses. Here\u2019s what Fast Company\u2019s\u00a0Marc Cenedela advises:<\/a><\/div>\n
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1. Clarify in advance<\/b><\/div>\n
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Ask what they\u2019re looking for before going to the interview. Don\u2019t be afraid to get specific. Find someone from within the company, maybe in HR, and ask about the three qualities they value most.<\/div>\n
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It might seem like cheating to ask what to expect before an interview, but it actually just shows that you care and are willing to take initiative.<\/div>\n
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2. Find stories from your resume<\/b><\/div>\n
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Based on what you can glean from asking in advance, prepare some specific stories on why you reflect the values the company holds. Is there some specific skill they\u2019re looking for that\u2019s more important than others? What kind of community is it? Do you have experience similar to the kind of tasks that will be assigned to you in the role?<\/div>\n
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You should always be prepared to tell stories of your successful moments and describe your value. Asking in advance just allows you to prepare more precisely.<\/div>\n
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3. It\u2019s not one-sided<\/b><\/div>\n
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People fall in the trap of just focusing on what the employer wants. What about what you want? You must be certain this is the correct job for you. Ask yourself: is it in line with your goals and values? Is this what you want at this point in your career? Is it going to give you the experience you need and develop skills that are relevant to what you want to achieve?<\/div>\n
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4. Ask<\/b><\/div>\n
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Don\u2019t be passive. Always have questions of your own prepared, and if anything is unclear to you during the conversation, be bold in asking for clarification.<\/div>\n
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No matter the job, scenario, or organization, you should be able to find things you\u2019re either unsure or curious about. Remember: Getting the job means that you\u2019ll be contributing and making an impact. Take seriously whether you\u2019re comfortable with that, with helping that organization grow, and think critically about how you\u2019ll fit in. This sort of mindset should leave you with plenty of questions.<\/div>\n
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Cheers,
\nAlex Mehr, PhD<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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