No matter the reason you are searching for a job, you need to be persuasive during the interview process.
During the job interview your objective is not to get the position but o pursue the interviewer that you are the ideal candidate for the position.
Your should consider 3 persuasion strategies:
- Presenting a good image
- Convincing the interviewer that you are the ideal applicant for that position
- Finding out more about the company, the industry, and the challenges related to them
Before the interview, you should pay attention to your own image.
You should dress appropriately, talk to people you meet outside to show your ability to relate to others, and practice your personal elevator speech explaining who you are and what skills you have in relation to the position applied for.
During the interview, you should have direct, but not aggressive, eye contact, smile, maintain a relaxed posture without crossing arms or covering your mouth, always know the answer to why you are the perfect applicant for that position, and always have 3 questions to ask them to show interest in the company.
Remember, your objective with an interview is not to get the position, but to persuade the interviewer that you are the ideal candidate for that position. You need to find out information about the company, prepare a personal message and show a genuine interest in their activities. Don’t forget to pay attention to all aspects of your image, from how you greet people to your choice of shoes.
Good luck at your next interview!
