Training and experience can help you get an interview. However, getting the job requires that you find a way to shine when it comes time to meet face-to-face.
Everyone makes mistakes, but if there was ever a time to avoid them, it’s during a job interview. So, consider these common errors and their fixes. Because part of being prepared for an interview is knowing what not to do.
You Don’t Have a Sense of the Company Culture - These days, it’s so easy to research an organization before an interview. You should go in knowing quite a lot about the company and the position. You should have a sense of the history of the organization, and the industry and an idea about where they’re heading in the future. Then, you should prepare some comments and questions that demonstrate how you can fit into that mix and further the organization’s goals.
Sometimes, people aren’t hired simply because they don’t seem like a good fit for the organization, according to interviewer. But, it’s important to know that there is no special magic or mystery here. That spark of ease and familiarity isn’t generated at random. In fact, it’s something you can help to create through preparation.
Do your homework and really prepare for your interview. Then, have fun discussing the ideas that come up during the meeting. Show your passion for the work and for the overall mission of the company. You just might start to seem like the perfect fit for the job.
You’re not qualified enough - When the job you’re interested in requires experience and training that you lack, it can really psych you out. But, don’t write off an opportunity so quickly when you feel like you’re not quite qualified enough. If you have some relevant experience, and if you take the right approach during the interview, you could still land the position.
The key is to think about how your background makes you uniquely qualified for the work. What do you bring to the table that other candidates don’t? Lead with honesty, but also with confidence in your abilities and a simultaneous eagerness to learn. People are often turned down because they aren’t qualified enough for a particular job. But, display a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and you could still get the job.
