Hump Day Hunting Help: June 15, 2011

by Kassandra McGhee on June 15th, 2011

Tip of the Week: Learn How to Read Your Interviewer’s Mind

Interviews can be stressful.  So wouldn’t it be helpful if you could read the interviewer’s mind and know exactly what s/he was looking for? 

Well, the simple answer is this, the interviewer is thinking: “Is this candidate the right person for this job?”  Furthermore, “Will s/he excel in the position? Be reliable in the position? Get along with others in the company? Is this the best overall fit for the organization?”  Your job interview is just a strategic conversation to help a company answer these questions.  Yes, strategic because there is a process and purpose behind the questions being asked. 

So how do you read your interviewer’s mind?  It’s actually quite easy—it’s about knowing the “what” behind the “why.”  Specifically, “what” skill set, experience, or quality are they looking for in the “why” or the question being asked.  It’s also determining what else they are seeking: your professionalism, your positive attitude, your passion, your honesty, your integrity.  So in essence, the company wants to know who you are, what unique overall value you bring to the table and what really makes you desire to become a part of their team.

Sounds too easy? Well, it’s really that uncomplicated.  The company desires you to “fit” and will ask questions to identify if you do.  All you have to do is know the “what” behind the “why” and what makes you the ideal, valuable, problem-solving team member. 

So there is really no need to fear an interview ever again.  You can learn to read the interviewer’s mind and then acing the interview can be a cinch! 

Below are a few articles written for interviewers.  It’s a quick way to learn to read their minds and take a peek inside interviewers through their eyes.

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