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The Secret Weapon to Nail Your Interview

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Conn chapter.

LISTEN UP, ladies, because we are about to share the ultimate secret weapon that will take your interview to the NEXT LEVEL.

 

We all know that awkward shuffle that happens at the end of an interview. You know, when the interviewer says, “Do you have any questions for me?” and you go, “Um, well, not right now.” Then you smile and hope the desperation doesn’t begin to visibly drip out of your pores.

Which leads us to this article… This is the ultimate secret to NAILING your interview and it all comes down to avoiding that weird shuffle! 

 

Those people who can take that awkward moment and capitalize on it are automatically separated from the pack of potential candidates. If you can manage to actually think of good questions for your interviewer, not only are making yourself stand out from the crowd, but you’re sending the message that this job or position MEANS something to you.

 

Here are the 3 questions that will increase your chance of landing a job:

 

ASK: “Do you have any hesitations about my qualifications?”

    → Underlying message: “I think I have the skills needed for this role and want to make that clear to you as well.”

 

ASK: “What do you believe is the most challenging aspect of this job?”

    → Underlying message: “I want to have an accurate understanding of this position so I can be better prepared.”

 

ASK: “What have past employees done to succeed in this position?”

    → Underlying message: “I have every intention of succeeding in this role.”

 

Asking these questions will separate you from the pool of applicants in the best way possible. They will not only send the message that you are invested in the job, but that you’re determined to excel in the position!

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