3 Job Interview Hurdles When Asking for a Job

Hurdle 1: To Ask, You Must Always be Ready

There is no set time to ask. You may pop the question during Step 2 while you’re being drilled because the interviewer’s questions open the door. Who knows? It’s your call. Once you ask, it’s in the job interviewer’s lap. See what happens. If the interviewer wants to continue the interview, ask again, later.

At the moment of truth, behave like you’re the solution. Reserve your fidgeting for when you’re asking or accepting a marriage proposal.

Hurdle 2: Asking

Ask. Maintain eye-to-eye contact. No trembling lips. No slouching. Breathe easy. Relax. Don’t go soprano! Don’t speed up your speech. What’s the worse thing that can happen? Just make sure your posture, demeanor and tone all telegraph “I can do it, I will do it”.

Then see what happens.

Hurdle 3: After Asking, What Next? The Finishing Touch.

Whatever you do, behave consistently and professional.

a)     You’re offered the job, thank the interviewer.

b)     You’re put on a waiting list, thank the interviewer.

c)     You’re rejected, thank the interviewer.

Under all circumstance, you job interview performance should be memorable and professional. In every case you must send thank you letters to your job interviewers. What if the other selected job candidate bombs on the job? Being remembered, who will the employer call for help? Ring, ring, ring, is that my phone?

What if the interviewer turns out to be a real jerk? It happens. Be memorable, be remembered as professional. Don’t YOU be a jerk!

Summary

Job interviews can be unpredictably enjoyable or stressful as the dynamics of the job interview dictate. Be convincing. Prove to your interviewer that your job interview was not a waste of time. Then ask and get the job offer.

I hope that these 4 articles raised your appreciation and awareness of the art of job interviewing. If you only find one tip that helps to improve your job interview techniques, you’re that much closer to your next job.

Thank you for joining me on this 4-articles journey.

Good luck and good job hunting. And don’t forget to ask.

About the Author:

Charles Ethos is an experienced motivational educator, consultant and author. His audiences have come from all walks of life. For other original articles with tips on fine-tuning your job seeking techniques visit http://www.eyeopeninginterviewtips.com

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