Career coach and interview expert Sam Owens shares tips on building confidence, answering unexpected questions, and following up after interviews to avoid being ghosted during the hiring process.
Building confidence is essential for interviews, with strategies like SPAR and C frameworks improving responses.
Follow-up after interviews is crucial to avoid being ghosted, including asking pertinent questions and reaffirming interest.
Deep dives
Effective Interview Preparation is Key
Success in job interviews hinges on effectively communicating experience and enthusiasm. Understanding common mistakes, strategies for responses, and ways to boost confidence are vital.
The Importance of Practice and Frameworks
Key interview mistakes involve lack of practice and failing to structure introductory responses effectively. Frameworks like SPAR for behavioral questions and C for leadership queries can enhance responses.
Handling Unexpected Questions and Closing Successfully
Dealing with unforeseen questions involves categorizing and maintaining composure. Leveraging 'power examples' helps control the conversation. Wrapping up interviews should include asking pertinent questions, reaffirming interest, and seeking clarity on next steps.
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with career coach, author and interview expert Sam Owens. Sam shares strategies for building your confidence before an interview, answering unexpected questions during the conversation and asking the right follow-up questions at the end. He also gives guidance on following up after the interview to avoid being ghosted during the hiring process.
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