8 Mind Tricks for Crushing Your Interviews
- Introduction
- 1. This is just a discussion to determine whether you're a good fit for each other.
- 2. I have a lot to give in terms of value.
- 3. I'm curious as to how may I best assist them.
- 4. An interview is a human discussion that not everyone has the opportunity to participate in.
- 5. I'm not tied to the outcome of the interview; it will proceed as it should.
- 6. I'll manage it if they ask me a question I don't know the answer to.
- 7. Whatever happens, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people.
- 8. I don't need a perfect score on this exam to pass.
Introduction
Usually, the questions you’re asked and whether or not you know all the answers have little bearing on the outcome of your interviews. Instead, the outcome is frequently determined by your interview mindset—how you think about and approach interviews.
Were you aware that your response to each and every interviewer’s questions, most of the time, has relatively less of an impact on the decision? Instead, the outcome is frequently determined by your mindset during an interview—how you set the tone for, think about, and approach interviews.
Certain common thoughts end up being wrong, causing you to feel more worried, apprehensive, insecure, and anxious. For starters, “I’m hoping they’ll like me”, “There are a lot of applicants that are better qualified than me”, “I don’t have the qualifications or experience they’re seeking for”, “What if I’m stumped or don’t know the answer to a question?” these self-doubting questions lead to a chaotic mess of your confidence and approach.
Instead, focus on the greener side, the positive thoughts, that can help you succeed by making you feel calm, confident, eager, interested, and intrigued. These are the actual mindsets you should have during an interview. Here are eight of these ideas, along with why they are so strong.
1. This is just a discussion to determine whether you're a good fit for each other.
When you keep in mind that you’re interviewing to see if this firm and job are a good fit for your long-term career objectives, rather than vice-versa, you level the playing field and relieve most of the pressure.
This mindset portrays you as a high-value prospect who is seeking solutions that will benefit them, rather than someone trying to impress the interviewer. Candidates who are not just attempting to satisfy their interviewers but also looking out for their personal interests are valued by hiring teams.
2. I have a lot to give in terms of value.
This idea puts your worth at the forefront of your thoughts. You begin to approach interviews more liberally when you start to believe that you have something valuable to contribute (which you do!). You’re at ease when discussing your qualifications and accomplishments, as well as what you can offer to the business to which you’re applying. This can help you relax and settle your nerves throughout your interview by bringing balance to the situation.
3. I'm curious as to how may I best assist them.
Curiosity arises as an effect of this idea. It helps you get interested in how the value you provide matches the goals of the business. This may lead to you asking fantastic questions that make the interviewer think that you’re really interested in helping them—and that’s a highly appealing trait in a candidate.
4. An interview is a human discussion that not everyone has the opportunity to participate in.
Scoring the interview in the first place is a major accomplishment in and of itself. The interview is not arranged with everyone; in fact, it is given to a selected few. So, by the time you go to the interview, you’ve already established your worth. Keep this in mind as your self-assurance grows.
5. I'm not tied to the outcome of the interview; it will proceed as it should.
You’ll be able to speak more calmly about yourself, your talents, your experience, and your worth when you have confidence in yourself and aren’t busy worrying about the outcome of the interview. You’ll be able to find your answers calmly rather than panicked—when you concentrate on the ultimate result, you get worried, nervous, and terrified. When recruiting managers detect a strong attachment to the outcome, they may link it with neediness and desperation, preventing you from progressing in the process.
6. I'll manage it if they ask me a question I don't know the answer to.
The secret is to avoid being thrown off by a question you don’t know the answer to in most interviews. Consider the following scenario: What would you say if you were having a chat with a friend or coworker and discovered something you didn’t know? You probably don’t believe that simply because you don’t know the answer implies you’re not intelligent or inferior.
In interviews, however, we tend to expect more of ourselves, which might result in overcompensation and ultimately negatively affect us.
As a result, it’s critical to remind yourself that you can still excel in your capacity even if you don’t know the answer to every question. Hiring managers are interested in learning the entire picture of who you are, which is far more significant than one piece of information you may not be aware of at the time.
7. Whatever happens, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people.
By showing up for your interview and going through the process, you’re on the right track to your desired outcome, regardless of what occurs during the interview. You’ll get an insight about yourself, the interviewing process, and your ability to deal with a stressful scenario such as an interview.
Even if you don’t obtain the job, the interview is never a waste of time. Every event you have has a lesson to be gained from it. So keep this in mind and welcome the opportunity to learn new things about yourself.
8. I don't need a perfect score on this exam to pass.
Many fall into the trap of believing that in order to advance in the recruitment process, they must score a perfect 100 in their interviews, which roughly translates to answering every question correctly.
As a result, when they miss a question or don’t answer it properly, they let that one small error derail them, reducing their enthusiasm and causing the rest of the interview to go in anxious worry. But in reality, the fate of an interview is not determined by one question or one incorrect answer.
Interviews are a very important aspect of professional life. The right mindset, what to say, how to behave, the points to keep in mind and so many such things should be well versed by you. It is, hence, advised to undergo a short training or prep workshop before you begin job scrounge.
The Getting Interview Ready workshop, for instance, can provide you with meticulous prep for your interviews,
- Learn how to make impressionable resumes
- know how to build an impactful LinkedIn profile.
- 3 Aptitude Tests, 3 Technical Tests, 1 Behavioural Test
- Group discussions
- personal interviews
- Company-specific and job role-specific preparation
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and so much more.