21 min
// Interview Fails: How to Avoid the Top 3 Mistakes The Flourish Careers Podcast
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Raise your hand if you'd prefer to go to the dentist than a job interview?!
I get it; interviewing is not something most people look forward to, although it is necessary to land your next best role. Not unlike going to the dentist is essential to maintaining good health.
So today, I'm diving into the TOP 3 most common interview mistakes I've seen job seekers make and how to avoid them.
#1: providing generic responses versus telling a story. Use the O.A.R. storytelling framework to outline your accomplishments.
#2: lacking energy or not showcasing enthusiasm for the job. An interview should be an engaging two-way conversation, not a solo performance with the spotlight on you.
#3: not asking good questions. You should be interviewing the company as much as they’re interviewing you. Prepare a list of questions you want to ask and have them with you.
We will also cover insider tips to ace your virtual interview; I know prepping to talk to your computer screen can be challenging, so I'll also sneak some pro tips into this conversation.
Let's jump in!
💛 Free Gift: Download, Your Complete Interview Prep Guide
📚 Tools to help:
Playbook, The Ultimate Interview Prep Playbook
Playbook, Make The Leap! The Ultimate Playbook for HEART-Based Career Change
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
Raise your hand if you'd prefer to go to the dentist than a job interview?!
I get it; interviewing is not something most people look forward to, although it is necessary to land your next best role. Not unlike going to the dentist is essential to maintaining good health.
So today, I'm diving into the TOP 3 most common interview mistakes I've seen job seekers make and how to avoid them.
#1: providing generic responses versus telling a story. Use the O.A.R. storytelling framework to outline your accomplishments.
#2: lacking energy or not showcasing enthusiasm for the job. An interview should be an engaging two-way conversation, not a solo performance with the spotlight on you.
#3: not asking good questions. You should be interviewing the company as much as they’re interviewing you. Prepare a list of questions you want to ask and have them with you.
We will also cover insider tips to ace your virtual interview; I know prepping to talk to your computer screen can be challenging, so I'll also sneak some pro tips into this conversation.
Let's jump in!
💛 Free Gift: Download, Your Complete Interview Prep Guide
📚 Tools to help:
Playbook, The Ultimate Interview Prep Playbook
Playbook, Make The Leap! The Ultimate Playbook for HEART-Based Career Change
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
21 min