Job interviews are intimidating by nature.
Youre in the hot seat, and your every word is judged.
A matchup list can help you have a little more confidence and control during a job interview.
You want to match up their job requirements with your own experience and skills.
To do this, The Art of Manliness suggests a matchup list.
Its a tactic mentioned in the bookThinking on Your Feet.
Start by creating two columns on a sheet of paper.
Filling in some of these blanks will be easy; others will require a little brainstorming.
The job description says youre looking for someone with experience with social media.
In my last job, I grew the companys Facebook page by 10,000 fans.
One suggestion is to take a single word from the question and using it to build a strong response.
Initiative is important as well.
In what ways do you exhibit those traits?
A good answer could be something like: My
initiative
is one of my greatest strengths.
For example, the summer after college, I taught myself both Spanish and French.
We already know its important to think about what relevant skills you have for a potential job.
How to Control a Job Interview| The Art of Manliness
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