Show you're a good fit for the organization to land the job you want.
Organization and good interviewing skills can help you end your job search. Envision yourself in the job during the interview. Be enthusiastic and make a great impression. Hiring decisions are based on how well the candidate fits the job and the company. When you're comfortable with the interviewer and the organization's mission and values, express that in your interview and in your follow-up steps to get the job.
Instructions
1. Wear interview attire that boosts your confidence. An effective interview is one where you make a great impression; in many ways, this depends on how you look and feel. Feeling good about your appearance exudes an attractive confidence, which impresses employers.
2. Respond to interview questions using the STAR technique. STAR represents situation, task, action and result. Your response to interview questions begins with explaining the work situation or challenge. Describe the tasks and the actions necessary to resolve the situation. Tell the interviewer the positive results from your action. For example, if you're a charge nurse working in a unit where patients' medical records were filed incorrectly, explain the situation and the steps you took to inform employees about the importance of accurate record keeping. Describe how you handled employee counseling sessions and the resulting improvements from teaching employees file medical records according to hospital procedures.
3. Explain why you're the best candidate. Describe your core competencies, such as strong communication, relationship-building and collaboration skills. Talk about your functional expertise or qualifications required to do the job. For example, if the job requires technology skills, describe your expertise with operating systems, software applications and cloud computing.
4. Show you've done your research about the company. Be able to speak intelligently about its products, services, business reputation and industry standing. Ask questions about the company philosophy and its organizational culture to show you want to know more than just what's on paper and online.
5. Tell the interviewer that you want the job and that you've already constructed your plan for the first 30 to 60 days on the job. Don't be coy. Explain that your ramp-up time will be short and indicate the date on which you are available to start your new job. Use words that suggest you've been selected for the role, such as "In my role as department manager, I intend to call a staff meeting on the first day of work to acquaint myself with employees who report to me."
6. Close the interview by reiterating your interest in joining the organization. Express your appreciation for the interviewer's time and state that you'd like to move forward in the selection process.
7. Send a thank-you note to the interviewer within 24 hours. Use the thank-you to express how much you appreciated the interviewer's time and to restate your interest in the job. Give the recruiter three to five days and follow up with a telephone call to check on the selection process.
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