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What You Want? Baby, You Know I Got It!

Aretha Franklin’s rock anthem Respect calls for…well…respect. After all, she’s got what her man wants and needs. She doesn’t ask for much. Just a little respect..

Job seekers on safari for a new job can also command respect from hiring managers during interviews. They just need to convince the prospective employer they have what the company needs. A few of my clients have used these techniques:

Ergo, it happened. Communication skills matter. Knowing the right words to use at the right time to convey the right thought(s) can help you earn respect. Liberally peppering verbiage with 50-cent words only impresses the speaker. The listener knows the speaker’s showing off. Occasionally using an antiquated word, however, (e.g. “ergo,” “brouhaha,” or “minions”) shows you have a command over the language and even a sense of humor. After all, who uses “ergo” in a sentence without their tongue in their cheek?

Asteroids and Space Invaders and XBox, Oh My! Not every company has the latest and greatest technology. Some don’t even have ten-year-old tech gear (one of my clients, in fact, recently told me that she used an IBM Selectric typewriter on her last job). Knowing how to use older equipment can help open doors, and knowing new tech can help you lead company purchases. That leads to you being looked upon (at least internally) as an expert. That leads employers to look favorably upon you as a long-term investment – which can help you land the job.

Congressman Smith told me the same thing. Continuous name dropping makes the speaker sound like a bore. Occasionally dropping a name, however, demonstrates how well connected the speaker is. If, for instance, you actually know a politician, you can mention it – just don’t draw attention to it. Mention your conversation with the vice mayor during a golf outing is fine. Dropping the vice mayor’s name just for the “WOW! Factor” is bad.

IN THE CARAVAN: Use language, technology and contacts to your advantage in interviews to show prospective employers you’ve got what they need, thus earning their respect.

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