Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Resume Rule - Never Ask Questions During An Interview
Resume Rule - Never Ask Questions During An InterviewThere is a resume rule that I use all the time. What I am talking about is the problem of 'preference'. A lot of applicants that I interview seem to forget this rule and never get it straight.When I am interviewing a job seeker, I like to make sure they know that I am hiring for a job, not a date. When you are interviewing someone, make sure that they understand that you are hiring for a job, not just for a date. By doing this, the interview is more relaxed and enjoyable for both the applicant and me.The first thing I tell the job seeker is that I want to make sure that they remember that we are hiring, not just for a date. The interview is for a job and not just for a date. Make sure that your resume is clearly stating this. For example, make sure that you don't have a line that says 'For more information, please contact the Human Resources Department'. If your resume mentions this, it will probably make your interview worse becau se you may not have anything to tell me after your resume is read.The second thing I make sure I do in my interviews is to make sure that they think before they speak. When someone wants to speak, they usually say something and then stop. I ask them if they can say another thought or two. This also helps me because I have a chance to check what they are really thinking before they open their mouths.They are an important part of the process, so don't underestimate them. Your interviewer will try to use you, but you have to treat them with respect. By doing this, they will treat you with respect and remember your name for other jobs.Finally, never ask questions during the interview. If someone asks a question, they usually don't have anything to say, but then they are interrupted by a coworker. I make sure that the interviewer is making eye contact with me when he/she asks a question.This method is easier to remember and makes the job seeker feel like they are getting a fair shake. No one likes interruptions or having a lot of interrupting. It is also rude to the person that was interrupted.Keep in mind that there is a rule that I am using in interviews, 'Hire the candidate who answers every question honestly'. I always interview the best candidates first and then move down the list. That way, I am doing the most important work first and then getting the candidate who fits the description.
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