You feel stuck in a loop, with interview after interview but no job offers in sight. Here are five common but costly mistakes you might be making that are holding you back from getting hired.
When you over-rehearse your interview responses, you are more likely to get caught off guard if the interviewer asks you a question you weren’t expecting. You’re also more likely to get down on yourself during an interview if you fail to recite a rehearsed interview response exactly as you practiced it.
So, even though the interviewer has no idea you said anything wrong, your mood and confidence can shift and impact the outcome of your interview because of your inner thoughts about a missed word or sentence.Sure, you know that you can successfully meet the responsibilities of the role. But, that is not the only thing hiring managers are looking for in interviews. This is especially true as you go into the final rounds of interviews and if you’re seeking a more senior-level role. For instance, I once worked with a brilliant engineer seeking to land a new position elsewhere. She came to me shocked to hear feedback from an interviewer that she didn’t land the job because she was too technical in her interviews. But, she didn’t realize she was making the mistake of not connecting with the mission and culture. Yes, it is essential to show that you can fulfill the role. But, focusing solely on the responsibilities of the job in your interviews without clearly showcasing how and why you align with the team and company can leave hiring managers second-guessing if you’re truly a long-term fit for the position and organization. It sounds simple, but for example, most people don’t realize that one of the most basic things they will need to do to get hired is repeat themselves. Still, there are many reasons candidates shy away from repeating their accomplishments and skills in interviews: they don’t want to be annoying, they assume the interviewers should remember, or they don’t want to seem full of themselves. But, if you think about it, interviewers speak to multiple candidates multiple times on top of their other work responsibilities and personal commitments. Most people can barely remember what they ate two days ago. Yes, they’re likely taking notes about each candidate. But, it’s your responsibility to remind them in every interaction why you are the person for the job. It doesn’t make you annoying or arrogant. It makes you helpful. Overlooking the basics is a sure way to get passed over, even when you’re qualified for the roles you’re pursuing. Of course, the proof that you’re good at what you do is all over your resume and in the results, accomplishments, and experiences you’ve undertaken in your career. But, when it comes to recognizing and explaining why you’re good at what you do, things get a little fuzzy. However, understanding and successfully communicating why you’re good at what you do is what separates an average candidate who knows they’re qualified from a top candidate who knows why they’re qualified. If you don’t know how to recognize and communicate this, investing in your career and getting support from a career coach can be a game-changer because an expert can help you identify and acknowledge what sets you apart so that you can stand out in an authentic way that gets you hired. It’s tempting to think that maybe you’re not getting hired after interviews because other candidates are just better than you or because you’re not good enough. But, I recommend being proactive and taking a look at how you are approaching your interviews instead. Changing your interview style and avoiding these common mistakes could be what takes you from overlooked to hired. Adunola Adeshola coaches high-achievers on how to take their careers to the next level and secure the positions they've been chasing.
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