From the course: Creating a Career Plan
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Prepare for a job interview
From the course: Creating a Career Plan
Prepare for a job interview
- When I do mock interviews with clients and I play the boss, I begin each session by telling them that there's only one person in the meeting who matters and that's me. I'm not really interested in what they want, it's what they can do for me. After all, the golden rule of business is whoever has the gold makes the rules. So, if you're the one who's interviewing with me, whether for a job or project, let me clue you in beforehand about what it is I'll need. One, remind me again who referred you and how you know them. I don't normally hire strangers. I'm not going to know you in half an hour and will not risk my job only to discover a few weeks into your employment that you've misrepresented yourself. Someone I trust vouched for you and I like your resume, that's why you've made it in this far. So, remind me who we have in common and how well they know you. Two, demonstrate your knowledge about my company. Did you…