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How to Ace Your Interview

Winning teams recruit those individuals that are looking to push others forward in a way of growth. Looking for your next career opportunity means you need to find the right team. More than ever culture fit is extremely important to make the match work. Our clients are looking for the best and each candidate brings a different skillset and passion that makes the hiring process an evolving situation. Putting your best foot forward starts with that initial interview. Below are some tips on killing the interview and standing out as a viable and worthy candidate.

  1. Do your research before the interview

Companies expect that you are engaged and interested in this company and plan to bring everything you have to make the organization better. The first way is to simply find out what they dom competitors in the market and to get a read on their company culture. I recommend researching any articles written on the company and benchmarks that you can point to. Demonstrate your value and prove to them why you are a “must hire.”

  1. Sell yourself

You know you best. Highlight your achievements and how your skill set is the need for the new position. Your past experience is valuable and demonstrates how that value will be paid out in full if hired. Employers want to see the value added for bringing you on. How will you drive the business in a way they have not had yet?

  1. Be a good teammate

All employers want someone that will be a good teammate. This is the time to show how you have collaborated with co-workers on a common project or your willingness to chip in when needed by wearing different hates. Explain how you can contribute right away and how you have taken initiative in the past for success.

  1. Development

As much as companies want someone who can hit the ground running they love to see those associates that want to get better and grow. Talk about your development goals and wants. Recruiters and employers love to hear how you can take any position from good to great and how you plan on making that happen.

  1. Be yourself

Everyone likes when people are genuine. Interview are stressful but don’t need to be. Simply being yourself and showing your personality is refreshing to stale and sometimes robotic interviews. Don’t be afraid to show your personable side along with your skillset.

 

At Bell & Associates, Inc we prep all candidates before interviews in a way that ensures a successful interview. Talking through main needs, internal notes and providing supplemental preparation documents that help in making the interview as comfortable as possible.

 

We wish you the best of luck on your job search and look forward to assisting in any way we can!