Free Job Interview Tip

HOW TO USE EXAMPLES TO SHINE THE BEST LIGHT ON

YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE

So you got the Interview. Fantastic!

If you want to get hired you'll have to "show" that you posses the

acumen to be successful at the job you for which you are

interviewing. "Showing" is contrasted with just "telling" the

Interviewer that you have what it takes. The formula for "showing"

(as opposed to "telling") this goes like this. This is a free job

interview tip you can use:

1) Clarify the Question.

2) Answer the question by "telling" the Hiring Manager that you

have the drive, stamina, smarts, and skills required for the position.

3) Then SHOW that you have demonstrated these abilities in the

past by OFFERING EXAMPLES.

4) Finally, ASK and VERIFY that you have answered the question

to the Hiring Manager's satisfaction.

Say:

"OK ... what you are asking me is "A." That's a fair question and I

am pleased that you asked. Yes, I absolutely have the ability to "B"

and that's because I am very skilled in "C." For example, in my last

position I encountered a situation where I "X," but I was able to "Y"

because of my ability to "B" and "C." Does that answer your

question? Is that the type of experience you are looking for?"

A simple answer would then look this:

"OK ... you are asking me if I have worked with high profile clients

before. That's a good question and I'm very glad you asked. Yes, I

do have the ability to work hard to gain the respect of my clients,

and then focus on quality service in order to keep them satisfied

with the business relationship. FOR EXAMPLE, in my last position

I was brought in to work with a large client after another Account

Manager left. Although it was a challenge, I managed to repair the