Unfortunately, most of us spend the entire thing justansweringquestions.
It should be a two-way street.
Heres how to take control and see to it your side of the street actually gets some traffic.
Its easy to get nervous if youre prepping for an interview.
Just thinking about it can be nerve-wracking.
Here are some real-world ways to prep, and to use that limited time in your interview wisely.
when you obtain that down though, stop practicing.
Dont go overboard trying to come up with a canned answer for every possible question you might get.
As with most things in life, youll be more successful if youre confident without being arrogant.
Remind yourself that your resume and skills drew this companys attention for a reason.
Remember, the company youre interviewing with is interested inyoutoo, and that counts for a lot.
Bring that confidence with you to your interview.
Feeling like an active, empowered part of the conversation in your interview puts you in a power position.
If you have trouble,try a mock interview with a friend.
What you and your friends perceive as confident may be arrogant to someone else.
Get Rich Slowly has some great examplesof questions it’s possible for you to ask in conversation.
does anyone on this team have a flex schedule?)
how long did they stay in the field?)
to get that clarity.
Dont clutter your mind with too many tricks, and dont obsess over the right answers to every question.
Instead, go in looking forward to a good conversation.
Even that may not be enough to get you a job offer.
It may not convince you that this is a place you want to work.
Dont be arrogant, of course, but be confident.
You have a big decision to make, too.
If you feel that way after an interview, the job may not be for you anyway.
Title illustration byBrian Hagen.
Additional photos byChris and Karen Highland,Heinrich-Boll-Stiftung,Mats Lindh, andAlex Wellerstein.
