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The Lion’s Pride: Interviewing

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He couldn’t make it all the way up the steps.

It could have been because he smoked. It may have been because he lacked focus or drive. It may have been because he was too old. Or that he’d squandered his talents. Or maybe he just wasn’t ready.

Whatever the case, he gasped for breath and coughed as he admitted defeat and humbly staggered back down the stairs.

No, he wasn’t ready.

The same is true for many job seekers. Too often, they go into interviews they simply aren’t prepared for. They don’t have company background. They don’t rehearse their answers so they sound fluid. They go into the interview untrained.

Just like Rocky when he tried to run up those stairs the first time. And, just like Rocky, they wind up walking away with their tails between their legs.

But there is hope for them, just like there was for Rocky. And they don’t even have to swallow a glass full of raw eggs to succeed.

Run recon. Our hero watched Apollo Creed. He knew Creed’s strategies and techniques. This was a good thing to do before stepping in the ring against the Heavyweight Champion of the World. It’s also a good thing for jobseekers to do. They should know some of the products. They should become familiar with their processes. They should also talk to a current employee and visit the company website.

Get your wind. Job hunters would do well to internalize some company info and become conversant in the company lingo. This helps candidates appear prepared and professional. If the interview is lengthy, the candidate might run out of information. But if s/he’s listened carefully, the hiring manager likely revealed additional company info which can be paraphrased a little later in the conversation. It’s like getting a second wind.

Practice getting off the ropes. Let’s face it – there are some questions jobseekers would rather not be asked. They should, however, be prepared for them. Candidates who merely cover up until the barrage is over appear ineffective. Those who can provide answers and redirect hiring managers’ line of questioning increase their chances of success.

IN THE CARAVAN: Rocky eventually made it all the way up the stairs because of his training – and training for interviews helps job hunters succeed, too.

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