5 Boss Level Interview Prep Tips
If you have looked for a job before, you will likely have a few ideas on preparing for an interview. Most “how to prepare for an interview” blogs cover the following obvious interview prep tips:
…. Do your research (into the company, hiring manager and the role).
…. Prep for and practice every conceivable interview question.
…. Ensure that you are mentally and physically ready to go.
…. Ace the organisation so that the interview runs smoothly.
Of course, there are layers of detail under each of these headings. I wish to focus on five interview prep tips that, in my opinion, are less commonly explored:
Tips for interview prep
Research “Why” You Fit. It is easy to research everything there is to know about a potential employer, so focus on finding reasons why you might flourish there. Knowing their turnover shows nothing wrong with your memory, but understanding that they had a specific issue that your experience can remedy is another matter entirely.
Relive as many career moments as possible. As well as learning specific answers to specific interview questions (that may never come up), I would suggest taking a mental trip back to as many of your career highlights as possible. Remember the little details of what happened and how your contributions made a difference. You will be surprised at what surfaces.
Pluck up the courage to put your needs first. Putting yourself first in an interview requires mental fortitude that entails prep work. If you tell yourself that your next job is as much about your choice as an employer’s choice, you will ask better questions during an interview and be an equal participant. A great employer is interested in your needs.
Interview influence
Work out if you know anyone who can influence your future boss. This is a boss-level interview prep tip, but it is not just reserved for the top echelons of leadership. If you know anyone who can vouch for your ability (who knows your future boss personally), ask them to put in a good word. Do your research – it is a small world out there.
Memorise 50-100 impressive numbers and figures. There is nothing worse than sitting in an interview and struggling to remember a statistic to offer some context to your achievements. Having these on the tip of your tongue will make you seem like a result-oriented go-getter. Ask for help from previous colleagues if you can’t remember yourself.
Interview prep at a deeper level will give you that little bit more confidence when it comes to the day itself. Of course, cover all the essential interview prep tips as well. If you want to go the extra mile, you could do worse than think about these five ideas.
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Written by former recruitment ghostwriter Paul Drury (not AI).
