The process of seeking feedback is one surefire way to launch you from interview failure to job interview success. It is through feedback that you learn to see yourself as job interviewers do. Only when you see yourself as job interviewers do will you have the special insight to make the necessary changes to hear those famous words ‘your hired.’
Here are four ways to see what job interviewers see:
Study yourself on videotape
The Navy has a saying, “You get what you inspect, not what you expect.” Before your next interview, tape a mock interview with a friend or family member. Afterwards analyze your strengths and weaknesses then commit to improve in your three weakest areas. At the end of this eye-opening exercise, you’ll have a realistic view of where you stand.
Invite a friend to view your videotape with you and offer tips
Sometimes a friend will catch something that you overlook. Having a friend view the videotape can also give you a boost of confidence as to what you are doing right.
Hire a job interview coach
Perhaps you don’t have a friend close by who is capable of providing you with an objective opinion. No problem. Your next best bet would be to hire a job interview coach. Practicing your interviewing skills with a trained professional can often times be more effective than talking to yourself in front of the mirror or with a friend.
Ask for feedback from interviewers who didn’t hire you
While it may be tough to get your interviewer on the phone, you’re likely to obtain some very valuable information that will be worth it’s weight in gold. You might pose a question such as: “So that I can improve for the future, what is one skill or ability that I lack which would make me the perfect candidate?” Once you know this information, commit yourself to adding this skill or ability to your resume through continuing education or self-improvement.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jeremiah Kalb serves as a mid-manager for an acute healthcare organization in the Southwest. He is the author of The Job Interview Success Formula. Be sure to sign up for Jeremiah’s free “3 Simple Steps to Job Interview Success” e-course by visiting his website at http://www.jkwrites.com
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