Strong By Design Podcast Ep 212 Top 10 Mistakes Candidates Make During the Interview Process with Mike & Sam
Remember, first impressions matter. When you’re attempting to gain employment with a small business or a large company, there are things to avoid and things you must get right. As they say, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.
"Be on time, it's one of our values we don't deviate from... so being a minute late automatically eliminates people." -Mike Westerdal
Time Stamps
0:50 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast
1:14 – Mike Westerdal and Samantha Harrison reveal what to AVOID in an interview
5:52 – Why you should tailor your cover letter for each job
6:31 – The importance of punctuality during an interview
08:42 – Why you should research the company before an interview
10:50 – Mike and Sam give samples of good questions to ask the employer during an interviewer
14:00 – How to make a good first impression at a job interview
15:15 – The downside of talking too much during an interview
19:16 – The power of showing enthusiasm in an interview
20:04 – Discover the biggest red flags in an interview
23:16 – The importance of being patient
25:26 – Key takeaways from the episode
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