If you walk out of an interview, breathe a sigh of relief, and think, âThatâs it â Iâve done all I can, and itâs out of my hands now,â think again! I interviewed some of the countryâs top college recruiters, who shared dozens of tips you can do after your interview to give yourself an edge when trying to land a great job. Here are just a handful:
So, youâve defined your college graduate personal brand, and youâve done the work to prepare for your interviews. Now, itâs the moment of truth. What can you do to make sure you put your best personal brand forward and ace the interview? I interviewed many of the countryâs top college recruiters, and here are just a few of the tips they have for students to follow during job interviews:
As a college grad, defining and communicating a personal brand is the best way to stand out from the crowd and make sure potential employers know exactly what you have to offer. But, did you know that your personal brand is communicated not only during the interview, but before the interview, too?
Statistics show that, on average, only about 10% of college grads write a thank you after an interview. So, should you? Absolutely! Itâs a great way to distinguish yourself from the sea of other candidates, and it will help your individual personal brand stay memorable. In fact, if youâre in the âmaybeâ pile when you leave the interview, a well thought-out thank you could easily move you to the âyesâ pile.
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One of the most common misconceptions about searching for a job is that the person with the most or best
experience is the one who gets hired. Truth is: Youâre more likely to be hired for a job based on your
connection with the interviewer than on your qualifications. And the best way to forge an instant,
powerful connection with your interviewer is to define and communicate a strong job-seeker personal
brand.
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You took the time to create a great cover letter and resume, and they did their job â you got the interview. Now, youâre ready to walk into the door of the companyâs building, and itâs the moment of truth. You really want this job, but what can you do to give yourself the edge over others vying for the same position?
One of the best ways to ace an interview is to define and communicate a âjob-seeker personal brandâ â the way you want potential employers to perceive, think, and feel about you in relation to other candidates. Personal branding helps you focus your efforts in job interviews, allowing you to more quickly show the interviewer why youâre the best person for the job. It helps you to influence the perception of the interviewer, making a quick connection and building a relationship that gives you a much better chance of hearing the magic words: âYouâre hired!â Here are some tips for using personal branding to ace your job interviews and get the job you want
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