Comments on: Improve Your Interviews by 1,000,000%

By: Nick Vita

Nick Vita — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:26:48 +0000

Jason,

I found this technique could be useful to many people in the job-seeking stage of their lives. I found that even the most prepared people I’ve interviewed could have been even better prepared. This strategy is one I think many should adopt.

Thanks for the help! My blog (posted above) also has a couple other pointers for the interview process that you may find intriguing.

Nick Vita

By: career sherpa

career sherpa — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:45:15 +0000

Jason: Spot on! Recording yourself is so much easier than ever. The only excuse is…well, there isn’t one.

As the saying goes: “Seeing is believing”.

By: Heather McNab

Heather McNab — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:31:40 +0000

Tips to use when reviewing your interview videotape:
1. Turn the sound off to focus on your body language
2. Turn the picture off to focus on your words and the sound of your voice.

By: Robyn Hatcher of SpeakEtc.

Robyn Hatcher of SpeakEtc. — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:32:02 +0000

I do one on one’s with client’s in preparation for interviews and videotape them all. It’s not only important to see AND HEAR yourself on video but to get feedback on how to improve what it is you may be doing or saying that can distract from you making a great first impression. Most people err on the side of not giving enough specific detail and not selling themselves effectively.
Also, the intonation of the voice is a really important factor that many people over look. The voice contributes about 38% of your message and the right words spoken in the wrong tone can be the difference between an employer feeling confident choosing you over another applicant.

By: Cleo Parker

Cleo Parker — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:49:40 +0000

I agree, the LDS church in my area (greater Detroit) offers workshops once a month which include mock interviews and they were the best part of the program and very informative. It revealed both some things I didn’t realize I was doing (like slouching over on the arm of my chair) and some qualities I have that are very positive (enthusiasm) which I also didn’t realize and gave me a confidence boost. It was helpful watching the other participants as well, to get ideas about what works and does not in interview situations.

By: Shane Smith

Shane Smith — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 04:36:54 +0000

Being articulate and telling STAR (situation, tactic, action, results) or PAR (problem, action, results) stories will make a BIG impact.

Topics you ask?
1. The same 4-5 requirements that are in listed in the job description. (Hint-these are part of the questions they are going to ask you! Tell me about a time you launched a new product.)
2. Write them out!
3. Now build a second story on same topic. No one horse pony here!
4. Read them out loud before hand to build confidence.
5. Have a list of questions typed up to ask them. Show them you’re prepared.

By: Jason Alba

Jason Alba — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:23:10 +0000

@Kate, I was thinking it would be cool to put this on YouTube… :p

@Kathy, it is scary, but it is so worth it

By: Kathy Engen

Kathy Engen — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:11:31 +0000

I help people in career transition and this is a service we offer our clients and I agree! It’s extremely helpful, but most people do not want to do it. My advice; don’t be scared just do it, it’s a valuable exercise.

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:03:53 +0000

Let me find myself a camera, and I will. Great advice!