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3 Sure Fire Ways to Fail an Interview
When you think of the term “fail,” no doubt
you’re conjuring up images of an applicant failing to coherently respond to the
interview questions. Or perhaps your mind runs to more illustrative
possibilities—an applicant spilling hot coffee on the interviewer or showing up
in their pyjamas. It doesn't require a grand performance to fail an interview.
In fact, many hiring authorities routinely share their dismay about how highly
qualified professionals (including internal applicants) fail to impress in
three common ways.
The First Way To Fail An Interview
The first, and perhaps the most common of the
three, is failing to offer concrete examples of success. Applicants may claim a
skill, but often fail to back it up with relevant achievements. For example,
take the question “Have you ever had to manage any difficult accounts?” By
responding with a simple “yes,” or telling a story about a difficult customer,
the candidate fails to educate the employer on the successful management of the
“difficult” account. By not doing so, the applicant completely misses the goal
of behavioural interviewing—the trend of interviewing which prompts applicants
to give a C.A.R. (Challenge, Action, Result) response. Regardless of the
behavioural response acronym, this answering technique is all about walking the
interviewer through the process of how a challenge has been met with successful
results and how it will be managed in the future.
The Second Way To Fail An Interview
Secondly, an applicant may fail to succinctly
identify their strengths and skills and then fail to demonstrate how these,
coupled with their accomplishments, transfer productively into the new
position. By simply claiming that you’re a dedicated worker, you fail to
educate the employer as to how this “skill” would contribute to on-the-job
success. Additionally, the statement is subjective, in other words your opinion.
You need to present the skill in terms of facts. So the challenge lies in
objectively backing up that skill claim then outlining how you would implement
that skill again in the future, in a way that proves that hiring you is a good
investment. By finding opportunities throughout the interview to illustrate how
your skills and background seamlessly transfer into this new role, you
demonstrate a solid understanding of the organizational and position
particulars; and more importantly that you’re ready to step into the challenge.
The Third Way To Fail An Interview
Third, lack of energy is a sure fire way to fail
the interview. Showing energy during an interview doesn't mean infusing a happy
jig, flamboyant gestures or booming vocals into the dialogue. What it does mean
is showing interest and enthusiasm. I'm always amazed at how often an
incredibly talented candidate fails to show that they care. They let ego or
nerves get in their way and unfortunately, it translates into boredom,
arrogance or disinterest. Sure, everyone’s nervous, but that doesn't mean you
should temper down any excitement about this new opening. Even if you've
discerned mid-way through the interview that the position is not right for you,
be sure to leave the interviewer with a positive impression. Body
language—including good eye contact, a smile and leaning forward from time to
time—all demonstrates enthusiasm. Another way is to ask for the job. If you can
do it, and you want it, no doubt they will want you too!
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Warm Regards
HR Executive
Customer Is King
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