Natalie Fischer, a former American HR professional, now works as a career coach. It helps applicants to jobs communicate and convey their value and win high-level positions.
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The coach was able to boost her salary by $60,000 in a single job search, and here she shares some tips on how to prepare for a job interview.
The importance of asking relevant questions during a job interview
Preparing for a job interview can be a challenge. As a career coach with a history of helping many people reach high salaries, Natalie identified one of the most common mistakes candidates make: not asking relevant questions.
“Often candidates become obsessed with giving the right answers. However, you don't want to be the one left speechless when the hiring manager pauses at the end of the interview and asks, 'Do you have any questions for me?'"
The coach says that there is one question in particular that she always tells people to ask in job interviews and some have even stated that it helped them get an offer right away: “If the new hire could accomplish something that you’re impressed with, what would it be? he would be?"
According to Natalie, this question demonstrates that you are strategic and think about the future. By doing so, you show the potential employer that you are not content with doing just the bare minimum, but that you are willing to go the extra mile.
Also, this question conveys enough confidence to use fun and relaxed language. Many people shy away from showing personality during an interview, but this is an opportunity to stand out.
Building a promising dialogue and exploring opportunities and goals during the interview
Sometimes the hiring manager may not know how to answer this question, which leaves room for discussion and imagining what might be possible if you were hired.
Therefore, the coach advises to make the most of this opportunity, as normally the hiring manager will smile, reflect for take a moment, and share the company's current goals and how the ideal candidate would perform (or even overcome the expectations).
When responding, Natalie advises sharing experiences where you've achieved similar goals in the past. “If you haven't reached such a challenging goal yet, ask additional questions that demonstrate your enthusiasm for achieving it, or if anyone on the team has already achieved that goal and what made them so successful,” she points out.
Pay attention to the signs, evaluate receptivity and expectations during the interview
Afterwards, the coach states to explain why you have the necessary skills and, remember: be aware of the warning signs during the interview. The hiring manager's reaction can also reveal a lot about the work environment.
If they react negatively to this question, it could indicate that they are not open to creative thinking on the part of the candidate. “This can mean an environment with few opportunities for growth”, explains Natalie.
In this sense, the coach points out that if they set unrealistic goals, this may indicate a environment that demands too much of employees or has a poor work-life balance guys.
Finally, Natalie cautions: remember that the review isn't just done by the employer to determine if you're a good fit for the job. You also need to ask yourself: “Will I be happy in this company?”.
