
Job Search Tip 48 Remix: Ask an Engaging Question
Only do this if you have the time and you sense it is acceptable. It could backfire.
Most interviews are semi-structured, meaning interviewers walk in with a sheet of questions that they ask to all candidates. How they rate candidate responses is unstructured, it is made somewhere between whatever notes they write down and their memory. When it comes time to review the candidates, you want their memory of your interview to be as pleasant/impressive/enjoyable as possible. Those moods last longer than technical details in a person's memory.
Make the interview memorable!
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Edwin, an anthropomorphic jackrabbit, is wearing a business casual outfit and has a grumpy expression on his face. He gives job searching tips by speaking directly to the reader using a dialogue bubble. Edwin says,
"Do you have any questions?” is the last question of any interview. Take advantage of it! Ask personal questions of the interviewer. “What is the most difficult part of your job,” or “Is this what you saw yourself doing when you were a kid?” The goal is to get them thinking and become emotionally connected to the interview. Make it memorable!"
Most interviews are semi-structured, meaning interviewers walk in with a sheet of questions that they ask to all candidates. How they rate candidate responses is unstructured, it is made somewhere between whatever notes they write down and their memory. When it comes time to review the candidates, you want their memory of your interview to be as pleasant/impressive/enjoyable as possible. Those moods last longer than technical details in a person's memory.
Make the interview memorable!
~@~@~@~@~
Job coaching slots are open!!! Drop me a message if you are interested.
~@~@~@~@~
Looking for job searching resources, including the award nominated book Work "Fur" Hire? Check out my Itch.io page:
https://edwin-at-work.itch.io/
~@~@~@~@~
Alt Text:
Edwin, an anthropomorphic jackrabbit, is wearing a business casual outfit and has a grumpy expression on his face. He gives job searching tips by speaking directly to the reader using a dialogue bubble. Edwin says,
"Do you have any questions?” is the last question of any interview. Take advantage of it! Ask personal questions of the interviewer. “What is the most difficult part of your job,” or “Is this what you saw yourself doing when you were a kid?” The goal is to get them thinking and become emotionally connected to the interview. Make it memorable!"
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You can use the questions to probe if the company would be a good fit for you too. Common questions they ask (why did you leave your previous company, what are your strengths/weaknesses) can be flipped around on them as questions to gauge turnover or if the company is worth working for.
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