I've hired hundreds in my career, and I typically made my decision...
Steve · Millionaire Habits@SteveOnSpeed
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Sep 20, 2024
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I've hired hundreds in my career, and I typically made my decision within the first 5 minutes of an interview.
Here are 11 tips that will *instantly* separate you from everybody else that has nothing to do with your resume.
Here are 11 tips that will *instantly* separate you from everybody else that has nothing to do with your resume.
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1: Carry a notebook.
Even if you don't use it, carry a notebook with you. It makes you look professional. And, it means you're prepared to jot down notes or anything important.
It implies you're organized, and companies like organized workers.
Even if you don't use it, carry a notebook with you. It makes you look professional. And, it means you're prepared to jot down notes or anything important.
It implies you're organized, and companies like organized workers.
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2: Smile.
I cannot count the number of candidates who looked like they wanted to kill themselves in the interview.
- They were tired
- They never smiled
- They looked angry
Smiling immediately gives you the upper hand in a sea of normal candidates.
I cannot count the number of candidates who looked like they wanted to kill themselves in the interview.
- They were tired
- They never smiled
- They looked angry
Smiling immediately gives you the upper hand in a sea of normal candidates.
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3: Dress to impress.
It's stupid how often I've seen job candidates walk in with jeans or a t-shirt.
Before the interview begins, I've moved on. If you can't dress up for ONE HOUR for an interview, you're not working with me.
It's stupid how often I've seen job candidates walk in with jeans or a t-shirt.
Before the interview begins, I've moved on. If you can't dress up for ONE HOUR for an interview, you're not working with me.
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4: Focus on requirements.
Know the specific demands of the job. Then speak to those.
If the job requires particular skills, confidently talk about your experience with those things.
- Microsoft Office
- Agile Dev Process
- Cisco Telephones
Use the words.
Know the specific demands of the job. Then speak to those.
If the job requires particular skills, confidently talk about your experience with those things.
- Microsoft Office
- Agile Dev Process
- Cisco Telephones
Use the words.
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5: Do research.
- Know the company's leaders
- Understand its business model
- Memorize its mission statement
Even the slightest bit of research will help you answer questions the right way.
Tailor your answers based on the company's mission.
This works.
- Know the company's leaders
- Understand its business model
- Memorize its mission statement
Even the slightest bit of research will help you answer questions the right way.
Tailor your answers based on the company's mission.
This works.
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6: Ask a question at the end.
Most interviews end with: "Do you have any questions for us?"
Have a question prepared. Never say "Nope", or, "I think you already answered all my questions". Those are bullshit answers.
Ask a good question.
Most interviews end with: "Do you have any questions for us?"
Have a question prepared. Never say "Nope", or, "I think you already answered all my questions". Those are bullshit answers.
Ask a good question.
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7: Answer "Why us"?
I asked this question a lot. The answer told me all I needed to know.
Why did you apply for the job?
Why do you want to work here?
Specific answers are best. Generic answers mean you didn't prepare.
Know your answer.
I asked this question a lot. The answer told me all I needed to know.
Why did you apply for the job?
Why do you want to work here?
Specific answers are best. Generic answers mean you didn't prepare.
Know your answer.
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8: Talk about real weaknesses.
I've had candidates say "I'm equally strong in all areas". Or, "I care too much", yada yada.
Wrong answer. It's bullshit, and your interviewers know it.
We all have weaknesses.
I've hired people based on their answers to this question alone.
I've had candidates say "I'm equally strong in all areas". Or, "I care too much", yada yada.
Wrong answer. It's bullshit, and your interviewers know it.
We all have weaknesses.
I've hired people based on their answers to this question alone.
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9: Conserve the cologne/perfume.
I remember one candidate who bathed in clove oil before the interview. You could smell it down the hall.
Be conservative when it comes to smells, jewelry or other distractions.
Keep it simple.
I remember one candidate who bathed in clove oil before the interview. You could smell it down the hall.
Be conservative when it comes to smells, jewelry or other distractions.
Keep it simple.
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Much love.
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"Dressing up is overrated".
No, it ain't.
I don't care how smart you are. If you walk in with a t-shirt and shorts, that shows poor judgment.
Good judgment = good work, 99% of the time.
No, it ain't.
I don't care how smart you are. If you walk in with a t-shirt and shorts, that shows poor judgment.
Good judgment = good work, 99% of the time.