What to Say and What Not to Say During a Job Interview

In this two part series we are going to cover the do’s and don’ts of job interview dialogue. We like to lead with our best so this first blog will cover the “do’s” before moving to the don’ts!  

These days landing an interview can be a challenge in and of itself.  Not only is the job market highly competitive but recruiter’s only see your resume if it passes through an algorithm in a software program.  This means that if you do get a seat at the table for an interview you need to bring your A-game!

So how do you make sure that your rhetoric is up to par?  First things first – do your research.  You should be able to talk about the company fluently and the market in which they operate.  Know the names of the senior leadership and any major (and current) news about the company.

Next – be authentic. Don’t spend the interview tossing around business jargon and buzzwords that you don’t normally use.  Be professional but avoid being stuffy.  People, especially recruiters, can see right through that.

Talk strategy – when you tell them what you will bring to the table, don’t just say “I have a strong work ethic.”  Give them some real, concrete ideas or examples of how you have been an innovator or a leader. 

Close the sale – an interview is essentially you selling yourself to the prospective employer.  In sales, you want to be emphatic about the next steps, the future and speak to the close.  Talk about what comes next in the process and offer follow up actions.

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