50 Ways to Stand Out during the Job Interview Process
Post Views 318Summary: Make your job interview stand out so the interviewer will remember yours above all of the other candidates.
The interview process is filled with numerous opportunities to stand out and be memorable. There are countless others applying for the same position. Any way you can make your application and qualifications stand out will be a win.
Application
- Update your LinkedIn profile
- Clean up your social media pages
- Have an online portfolio
- Obtain industry-related certifications
- Address the hiring manager in the cover letter
- Tailor your application for the position
- Make your resume clean and organized
- Include links to your online portfolio and social pages in the resume
- Save your resume as a PDF
- Include references
Phone Interview
- Take the call someplace quiet and free of distractions
- Bring reference materials like the job posting and description, resume, etc.
- Answer the phone politely and professionally with your name
- Have a friendly, upbeat voice
- Just in case, have your voicemail message be professional
- Speak slowly with a pause before your turn to speak
- Thank the interviewer for their time
- End the conversation in a professional way
- Send a thank you email
- Re-emphasize your interest in the job
- Keep the note brief
- Use a professional email signature
In-Person Interview
- Dress professionally
- Wear an outfit that is comfortable
- Keep hair and makeup simple
- Bring copies of your resume and cover letter
- Print the copies on high-quality paper
- Arrive about 10-15 minutes early
- Be especially kind to everyone you encounter in the building
- Silence or turn off your cell phone
- Stand up when the interviewer enters the room
- Shake their hand with a firm hold
- Practice social etiquette
- Keep your interaction friendly but with an appropriate distance
- Use research on the company to start the conversation
- Maintain eye contact
- Smile
- Have a strong and confident posture
- Ask genuine and thoughtful questions
- Tie your experience to the job description and requirements
- Don’t be afraid to brag
- Make your points clear
- Thank the interviewer for their time
- Ask for feedback
- Listen to the comments carefully
- Wish them a good day
- Ask for a business card
- Send a handwritten thank you note
- Personalize your note to each interviewer
- Emphasize your skills and qualifications for the job
What do you do to prepare for an interview? Share your experiences with us in the comments below.
To learn more about how to excel during an interview, read these articles:
- 6 Weird Interview Questions You Can Expect to Get during an Interview
- Ready, Set, Go! You Have 30 Minutes to Prepare for an Interview
- 10 Ways to Calm Your Nerves before an Interview
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50 Ways to Stand Out during the Job Interview Process by Amanda Griffin