|
Executive
Interviewing: How to Persuade the Right Way
When you’re interviewing for a job at the
executive level – especially if you’ve been out of work for a while – you
may want to try just about any tactic possible to get the job. Because
you’re used to being aggressive to get your way, you may want to try to
persuade the interviewer to give you the job. But there are lines that
should be drawn when using this tactic. If you want to use persuasion to
negotiate your way into a job, there are some great ways to do so that
won’t annoy or turn off the interviewer. So before you head into your next
executive-level job interview, consider these tips.
|
Express
Confidence and Humility When trying to acquire a job, you want
to convince the interviewer that you’re the right person. However, in
doing so, you want to make sure that you exude confidence in your
abilities, not cockiness. You know who you are and what you’ve
accomplished in your many years as an executive, which is probably
mentioned in your cover letter or executive biography. But when you’re in
front of the interviewer, you have a chance to show in person who they’ve
read about on paper. The goal in this scenario is to let the interviewer
know that you’re comfortable and confident enough to address any situation
– and do this without going over the top and speaking like you would if
you were negotiating with a client. You know you’re the best person for
the job, so confidently express this.
|
However, don’t feel so great about your
abilities that you forget that you’re competing with others who may be
confident and humble. Arrogance could essentially cost you the job that
you so humbly want.
Use
Storytelling to Your Advantage Another great way to persuade
into the job you want is to be a great storyteller. Storytelling is not
just a pastime for children, it’s great for adults too. Why do you think
so many people are caught up in soap operas and reality TV? They tell
riveting, exciting and downright scandalous stories. Of course, you
don’t want to talk about sex, lies and betrayal in your job interview,
but beefing up your own professional accomplishments is a good place to
start. Think about it, it’s hard to have an accomplishment that didn’t
require some level of work to get there. At the executive level, you are
bound to have had some outright challenging situations occur that you
had to overcome. So when you are questioned about your career, don’t
hesitate to tell one of your well-crafted stories of trouble and
triumph. The interviewer will not only know you are great at problem
solving, but also that you are an interesting person as well.
When you’re interviewing, charm is also
a big plus in persuasion; that is, as long as it doesn’t come across in a
fake way. If you truly have a great personality, don’t be afraid to show
it. Having an infectious personality can certainly help you get the job.
Besides, once you’ve showcased your confidence, humility and great
storytelling skills, you’ll already be that much closer to being a shoe-in
for the position, why not take that extra step?
By Heather Eagar
info@resumelines.com |
Writers
Profile
Heather
Eagar is a former professional resume writer and is passionate
about providing working professionals with current, reliable and effective
job search tools and information. Compare the top executive resume writing
services in the industry at http://www.resumelines.com. |
