4-Little Known Secrets About The Job Interview Process & How They Can Benefit You

So you landed another job interview!

Hi 5! first for this achievement before we even get deeper into this discussion.

With the saturated job market today, even getting a regret email has proved to be a real hassle for anyone who has been actively applying for a job.

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The first thing you need to think about once you get an interview off is how to prepare.

And one of the best ways to do this is to first understand how the game works, and what’s going on behind the scenes through the process.

Here are 4 great facts about interviewing that you didn’t know.

1. Interviewers will subconsciously judge you before you open your mouth

You speak paragraphs about yourself before you ever even open your mouth.

You will, without question, be judged the second you walk into the interview, based largely on your appearance, personality and energy level.

As if this is not enough, most interviewers decide whether they want you to work for them in the first few minutes based on what they have in mind and the job description and what you present to them.

See, at this point you are the one in charge of your fate.

Although some may prejudge wrongly, it’s up to you to convince them that indeed you’re not just what they’ve assumed.

It may seem unfair but it is a really simple and grounded psychology that determines the outcome.

So prepare adequately

2. The Interviewers may not give the job offer to the “Most Qualified” person

Just because you look like the best fit for that position, don’t be blinded by the thought that the job will definitely land on you.

Hiring managers and recruiters hire candidate based on three things, not just the obvious one:

“Can she do this job?” , “Do we like her” and, just as I said above, “Do we think she’s going to fit in around here?”

The person with a louder YES to this 3 questions has very high chances of getting the job offer than that other one with streamlined qualified hard skills.

So walk in prepared to showcase the skills and experiences you feel most closely align with the needs of this job.

But also swiftly gauge the personality and communication style of your interviewer and, to the best of your ability “speak their language.”

Go in strong and affirm that you’re passionate, interested, and engaged throughout the interview.

3. Your attire to a great degree determines your chances

The old saying that how a man carries himself guides him to success holds true in interviews.

Your success story depends largely on what you are wearing to the all the interviews you’ve been attending.

Keep in mind that after the shortlisting process and before you even say a word to any of the interviewers, the first thing they will notice is how you have dressed up and do not be deceived, it really does matter.

In a word, your attire may either shatter or build the career of your dreams. It guides your body language throughout the interview.

So, dress up for the occasion!

4. Finally, maintaining an equal amount of attention on all members is essential

See, there is a good reason why everyone in the panel is present for the interview process.

You are not to decide for yourself who you ought to try and impress more in an interview.

Everybody present in an interview have to be given equal importance since they are there to judge you on different aspects of attitude and the set of skills required to get a vote of confidence.

Maintain a balanced eye contact and make sure you act nice to all panellist.

The interview process is a joint effort.

Each of the panellists input will be needed to make a judgement.

So be nice to all!

If you need further assistance on how to walk in strong in an interview room and make an impact that surpasses your papers, send an email to esther@corporatestaffing.co.ke and let’s get you the job within the first few minutes.