“You need to be able to own what you do have, but even more so, what you don’t have.”

Following last week’s episode on building a stand-out CV and personal brand on LinkedIn, we’re now focusing on the next crucial stage in the recruitment process - the interview.

Very often, the interview stage can feel quite daunting, but a lot of it comes down to preparation and doing the work upfront.

In today’s episode, we’ll hear from our wonderful JBM team who lift the curtain on the secret to nailing the interview stage and share some of the most common mistakes they see people make, when it comes to interviews.

So, whether you’re job hunting right now or starting to think about the next step in your career, this episode will help set you on the right path…

Episode chapters:

➡️ Different methods to prepare for an interview [1:05]

➡️ Communicating your strengths [2:21]

➡️ Getting your questions answered [4:19]

➡️ Bringing relevant experience to the table [5:48]

➡️ Getting the basics right [06:55]

➡️ A reminder on working with your headhunter [07:25]

➡️ Focusing on the human side in interviews [08:17]

➡️ Key skills for Startups [08:48]

➡️ The power of curiosity: a non-negotiable [10:54]

➡️ How to let the conversation flow [13:21]

➡️ Do you feel drained or energised? [13:59]

➡️ Every failure is a redirection [16:58]

➡️ Common interview mistakes [18:45]

➡️ The biggest faux pas: Yes it happens! [20:23]

⛳ Helpful links:

➡️ For more career mentorship, follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbm-consulting-ltd/?viewAsMember=true

➡️ Find out more about our team and mission here: https://jbmc.co.uk/

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