Interview Tips - The Fatal Interview Sin

Brian Krueger, President of CollegeGrad.com presents, "The Fatal Interview Sin." Watch this video to learn how to succeed in your interview.

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[chelo2k5]

Hello Brian I think you are awesome, I saw almost all of your videos

I have no job now but I wil have a second "interview" next week, they will give me 20 min to deliver a presentation of "why should we hire you" can you give me an specific advice about the presentation structure of it?

Thank you

[BrianKrueger]

@chelo2k5 - wow, 20 minutes, that's a new one. It depends on what type of company and what type of job. For example, if it's a sales job and you would be expected to be making PowerPoint presentations, I would do a PP preso for them. Although the style and delivery should be made to match with the needs of the employer, the content should be the same--it is a 20 minute sales pitch on why you are the best person for the job. You have to build the content to make that sale.

[MrNocturnall]

I love youuu Brian i signed up youtube just to thank you, your Tips r damn Awesome you got me the job in 3rd best IT company in India Thank youuuuuuu :)

[BrianKrueger]

@MrNocturnall - cograts on your new job!

[SuperCrabbygirl]

What's the best thing to do when u see the interviewer nod and then looked away as you try to elaborate your answers to give specific back ups to what you have just said. Is that a sign that he's already happy with your response and you need to stop talking? Or a sign that he's not really intrested anymore to hear the next words you will say? I've seen this reaction last week from my interviewer, and my energy and self esteem suddenly just fell apart.....-(

[BrianKrueger]

@SuperCrabbygirl - although this type of response may be an indicator that the interviewer is ready to move on to the next question, don't overanalyze. The best thing to do it provide a pause, which will give the interviewer the opportunity to move on to the next question, if they desire. Some interviewers come into the interview with a set number of questions that they want to get through (not my recommended approach), so they may not be as comfortable with drill down details. Flex as needed.

[Reader90909]

I find it scarry..when they ask you for an example.

[ctyz30]

i always have everything in my head ready to be said to answer every question but as soon as i sit down and do eye contact my mind just blanks! i get frozen and try to improvise..

[brownfoxx76]

Great advice! I suggest that prior to an interview, applicants should think of a few specific examples of different scenarios from past job experiences incl. how they've handled several tasks at one time, how they've dealt with irate customers, etc. When you have specific incidences in mind, its easy to answer questions. Refer to specific jobs when citing examples. ex. "When I was Manager @___ Company" (explain scenario in relation to the question.) Then explain how you resolved the issue.") 

[MrChase187187]

Great tips.

[zazfilm]

it's really interesting - i've worked in the entertainment industry as a casting director and so much of your advise to (more corporate) interviewees applies directly to actors as well. as the "interviewer" of sorts, i am really just dying for some form of confidence to be presented - in my industry that typically results in a bold and interesting audition, making me want to see more. i can see here how an interviewer in a more corporate setting would be interested in these same qualities.

[mimi05249]

i have an interview tomorrow