Building Relationships With the Interviewer

Do you ever wonder why some people seem to land a job quicker and easier than others?  Did you know that the most qualified person does NOT always get the job?

These are some of the key frustrations that people face in the job market today. Just what is it that makes the difference?  These questions and many more are answered by our professional team at We Place People, where we coach candidates on…. “How to Win the Job Interview and Stand Out From the Competition to Become the Candidate of Choice”.

As a candidate you invest a significant amount of money preparing your resume so it’s perfect. You spend money on the perfect suit.  You practice your  interviewing skills over and over.   And then the big day comes and you land an interview you’ve been working so hard to get.  You interview and walk out feeling that you did “ok”, but not your best.  Have you ever felt that way?  Well you’re not alone.  Today, interviewing is not only demonstrating how well qualified you are, but how you build the relationship with those you are interviewing with.  Building relationships are more important that ever.  How can you do this?

Here are four easy ways:

1)    Research the company and the people you will be interviewing with. Learn as much as you can before going into the interview.  The more you know in advance, the better prepared you can be
2)    Learn as much as you can about the background of the people you will be interviewing with to find commonality
3)    When answering questions, you must be engaging in your conversation and create a personal rapport with the interviewer beyond just simply answering the question
4)    Put yourself in the interviewers “mind set” as they ask themselves these questions:
a.    Can I see this person in this role?
b.    Do I like this person?
c.    What will my boss think of this person?
d.    Can I see this person working with me?
e.    Is this someone I can see being promoted to the next level in the organization?

The skill of interviewing is no longer just about demonstrating your qualifications.  It is more complex then ever.  The good news is that those who learn the  “new lessons” in interviewing, are the ones who have a better chance of “Winning the Job Interview” and landing their next job during these complex times!