Career coach claims candidates that get big offers always do these three things in interviews

These are three ways to make a good impression in your next job interview according to a career coach

When it comes to getting a job, there is a whole lot of advice out there, especially on what to do during interviews.

There are plenty of things that people talk about, from how to dress to the etiquette surrounding Zoom interviews versus in person.

A career coach has explained some of the things that you can do in a job interview to help make a good impression.

It’s probably worth noting that you will still need to be qualified for the job and have relevant skills and/or experience. However, given that you’re at the interview in this fictional job hunt, let’s assume that you are qualified for the role.

For the sake of these being the deciding factor, let’s also assume you are up against other people who have similar levels of experience and training to you, not that you’d know that of course.

In other words – how this interview goes is even more important in deciding who gets the job.

So what can you do to improve your chances?

Katie McIntyre, a career coach who helps people in the tech industry with their work, has shared three ways that you can improve your chances in a job interview in a post on her LinkedIn page.

The first of these is to give credit where it’s due

This is less about not taking credit for things you didn’t do, and more talking about your previous mentors.

Describing people you have previously learned from shows that you’re open to learning and growth in your new job, which would be a positive.

McIntyre explained: “What’s understood is, part of what you’re getting today is all of these lessons that I’ve already learned.”

She noted how successful candidates talked about:

• Mentors they learned from
• Metrics they measure (and why)
• How they drive revenue for the business

Next is talking numbers

McIntyre explained how being able to create or drive revenue for the business is a key factor. But this doesn’t have to be directly related to how much money you actually create.

It could be things like saving time, helping to foster a positive work environment, or finding more efficient ways to do things.

McIntyre said: “There’s all these other metrics that aren’t just revenue but directly tied to revenue.”

The third piece of advice is to try and make the interview feel more like a conversation.

If you have a good flow or back and forth with the interviewers, then it shows you’re quickly able to form a good working relationship with people.

Not only that, but if you get on with people quickly in the interviews it shows you’ll be likely to get along with the team as well.

McIntyre also noted how successful candidates in the past have always asked intentional questions about the hiring manager, company, its culture, team, and goals.

Candidates who did not get job offers

To round it up, McIntyre revealed how the candidates who didn’t get an offer:

• Didn’t ask questions throughout the call
• Didn’t talk about business outcomes
• Didn’t talk about metrics
• Didn’t give credit to mentors/team
• Tried to look completely perfect

Source: Unilad