If you’re a job seeker wanting to thrive in today’s competitive job market, you need to know the necessary skill sets to scale an interview. A recent report draws on expert insights from recruiters and hiring managers, revealing insider tips for every stage of the interview process. What to do before, during and after the interview gives you a leg up on landing your dream job faster. Career experts at CV Genius consulted with recruitment professionals and hiring managers on their top 15 interview tips for job interview success.
Tips Before The Interview
1- Know your CV. Going over your CV before your interview to refresh your memory of what you included is essential, according to Derek Bruce, operations director at Skills Training Group. He underscores the importance of making sure that you’re prepared to talk about any part of your CV from projects to achievements to roles. “If you led a project that enhanced a business’s sales by 20%, be prepared to describe what you did exactly in order to get sales moving,” he insists.
2- Do a deep dive into the company. According to Vit Koval, global hiring & remote work advocate at Globy, it’s important to research and understand the company’s mission, values, culture and recent achievements. “Use this knowledge to tailor your responses and demonstrate your enthusiasm for the role,” he suggests, adding that candidates should use every resource available to dig into the company and role, including the website, social media profiles and generative AI tools (like ChatGPT). Matt Collingwood, director at VIQU Recruitment, warns job hunters to use caution with AI. “Some AI technology has old data, which means the AI tool is not up-to-date and could give candidates incorrect information,” he explains, warning that in some instances candidates used AI to prepare. When recruiters asked about their understanding of the company, AI supplied them with dated information or data about another company with a similar name.
3- Prepare engaging stories about your achievements. Will Hatton, founder & CEO at Broke Backpacker, points out that job seekers can’t prepare for every curve ball that might be thrown, but they can be prepared to answer the things they do know will come up. He advises that candidates test-take the opportunity ahead of time to consider and plan some of the stories they can share.
4- Practice interviewing with AI. While you should use AI with caution, it can be a great tool for mock interviews, states Carter Seuther, CEO of Credit Summit Debt Consolidation. He shares that you can give generative AI tools like ChatGPT information about the company and role, ask it to give you a mock interview, type in your answers and request feedback. Other helpful tools are Wizco’s Ava or InterviewFocus, designed especially for interview preparation.