Stephanie Moss

So you got to be well-dressed. Number three, be prepared. Show that you've done some homework on the company and who you're going to be talking with. You have to be prepared. You just do. And the way that you prepare is you go through the background information you need on who you're going to meet with the company, the position. Educate yourself first.

And then the way you show the interviewer that you're prepared is by forming strategic and thoughtful questions around the research that you've done prior to being there. Another way to be prepared is knowing answers to common interview questions. Let's face it, most interviews, absolutely, you may get a curveball here and there, but

And then the way you show the interviewer that you're prepared is by forming strategic and thoughtful questions around the research that you've done prior to being there. Another way to be prepared is knowing answers to common interview questions. Let's face it, most interviews, absolutely, you may get a curveball here and there, but

But most of the time, we kind of know what we're going to be asked. So have you thought through a clear, concise way to answer those questions? Number four, ask thoughtful questions. Not just the standard interview questions. And again, this is for candidates and for clients. Ask good, thoughtful questions. Five, be clear with your interest. If you are interested in learning more, be clear.

But most of the time, we kind of know what we're going to be asked. So have you thought through a clear, concise way to answer those questions? Number four, ask thoughtful questions. Not just the standard interview questions. And again, this is for candidates and for clients. Ask good, thoughtful questions. Five, be clear with your interest. If you are interested in learning more, be clear.

Hi, I'm interested in learning more. Thank you for your time. I'd like to learn more. Simple as that. If you're not interested, just as simple, thank you for your time. You've given me a lot to think about. And then lastly, close for the next step. Hey, thank you so much for your time. I am absolutely interested in learning more. What's the next step? Where do we go from here? Close.

Hi, I'm interested in learning more. Thank you for your time. I'd like to learn more. Simple as that. If you're not interested, just as simple, thank you for your time. You've given me a lot to think about. And then lastly, close for the next step. Hey, thank you so much for your time. I am absolutely interested in learning more. What's the next step? Where do we go from here? Close.

In some ways, interviewing is kind of like dating. There's some psychology around it that mirrors those two things. People want to hire people that want the job. Don't get me wrong. There's a time and a place to play hard to get. If you're my daughter, it's going to be for a very long time. Otherwise, we need to make sure that as the interview comes to a close,

In some ways, interviewing is kind of like dating. There's some psychology around it that mirrors those two things. People want to hire people that want the job. Don't get me wrong. There's a time and a place to play hard to get. If you're my daughter, it's going to be for a very long time. Otherwise, we need to make sure that as the interview comes to a close,

that you take the lead and express your interests directly and clearly. Hey, Tom, thank you so much for your time today. I have certainly learned a lot in talking with you. And based on what you shared with me were your critical needs in your next hire, I hope I've outlined how I could meet those needs. I absolutely look forward to the next step in the process. By the way, what would that be?

that you take the lead and express your interests directly and clearly. Hey, Tom, thank you so much for your time today. I have certainly learned a lot in talking with you. And based on what you shared with me were your critical needs in your next hire, I hope I've outlined how I could meet those needs. I absolutely look forward to the next step in the process. By the way, what would that be?

That's a super easy, super direct, super clear way to close an interview. But maybe above all, listen, listen. Most interviewers will tell you what they want, how they want it, what it's going to take if you listen to their answers to your thoughtful, strategic questions. Now, look, I will be honest. I haven't been on a job interview in literally years.

That's a super easy, super direct, super clear way to close an interview. But maybe above all, listen, listen. Most interviewers will tell you what they want, how they want it, what it's going to take if you listen to their answers to your thoughtful, strategic questions. Now, look, I will be honest. I haven't been on a job interview in literally years.

I hope I never have to go on one ever again. And I know if I do, I'm going to be nervous. Even doing this as a professional career for almost 20 years, I'd be nervous. I totally get it. When we're nervous, it's hard for us to be good listeners, but you've got to find a way to get there anyway. When you really can listen, feel free to take notes.

I hope I never have to go on one ever again. And I know if I do, I'm going to be nervous. Even doing this as a professional career for almost 20 years, I'd be nervous. I totally get it. When we're nervous, it's hard for us to be good listeners, but you've got to find a way to get there anyway. When you really can listen, feel free to take notes.

But when you are very tuned in to what the other person is saying, nine times out of 10, it's going to give you the answers that you need to help decide if you're a right fit. And it's also going to give you the ammunition you need to convince that person that you're the right fit. These are all very basic things that everyone should know.

But when you are very tuned in to what the other person is saying, nine times out of 10, it's going to give you the answers that you need to help decide if you're a right fit. And it's also going to give you the ammunition you need to convince that person that you're the right fit. These are all very basic things that everyone should know.

And yet, let's be honest, we don't interview full-time for a living, so they're easy to forget. Now, on occasion, things can go off the rails.

And yet, let's be honest, we don't interview full-time for a living, so they're easy to forget. Now, on occasion, things can go off the rails.

Every now and then we hear from candidates who go into a situation where they're so excited it almost filters into nervousness, or the same way, the clients are so excited about the candidate that they're getting ready to meet that their nervousness comes out instead of excitement. And sometimes it can happen where the interview gets a little sidetracked.