[Part 2] Job Interviews: Be the Dream Candidate with All Ears English (with Lindsay McMahon)
Nov 10, 2023
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Special guest Lindsay McMahon shares top tips for job interviews, including understanding what employers are looking for, trick questions to watch out for, talking about your strengths, and asking smart questions about the company. Lindsay and Amy discuss hiring perspectives, the value of articulating strengths, acknowledging weaknesses, flaws in the education system, and advantages of working in a small business.
Being present and actively listening during a job interview shows confidence and professionalism, making you stand out from other candidates.
Expressing self-awareness of your strengths and how they can contribute to a company can make you a valuable candidate in a job interview, especially when using self-assessment tools like StrengthsFinder.
Deep dives
Listening and being present in an interview is crucial
During an interview, it is important to be actively listening and present in the conversation, rather than solely focusing on your English skills. Being present allows you to answer questions effectively, understand what the interviewer is looking for, and make a genuine connection. Taking the attention away from your language abilities and fully engaging in the conversation shows confidence and professionalism.
Knowing yourself and articulating your strengths can set you apart
Having self-awareness of your working style, strengths, and areas for improvement can make you stand out in a job interview. Using self-assessment tools like StrengthsFinder can help you understand your skills and articulate them effectively. Expressing your unique strengths and explaining how they can contribute to a company can make you a valuable candidate. Employers appreciate candidates who demonstrate depth and self-reflection.
Small businesses value smart, flexible candidates
In the context of small businesses, candidates with multiple skills and flexibility are highly sought after. Small businesses often require employees who can handle various tasks and adapt to different roles. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are particularly valuable in this environment. Being aware of the unique demands of working in a small business can help candidates position themselves as valuable assets to the company.
In your next job interview, we want you to stand out from the crowd and be the dream job interview candidate! We've invited special guest Lindsay McMahon from the All Ears English podcast to share her top tips to help you understand what employers are looking for, trick questions to watch out for, how to talk about your strengths, and also how to ask smart questions about the company. Both Lindsay & Amy have operated small businesses for over 10 years and they have hired MANY people. In this interesting conversation, you'll have the chance to get an insiders perspective on what businesses are looking for when hiring. Be sure to folllow the All Ears English Podcast on your favorite podcasting app or with the following links: