You’re losing interviews at warp speed and need some ideas of how to turn that around. Here are some fresh strategies that put you in a stronger position...
1. Get to the hiring manager, not just HR. Recruiters screen to “eliminate applicants” and they have no hiring authority. Hiring managers decide who will solve their growth problems and have the authority to say "yes" to the right candidates. Referrals are your shortcut to these conversations.
2. Strategically guide the conversation toward your unique value. Arm yourself with research about the challenges and open-ended questions that provide you with information you can respond to with your unique value.
3. Think like an insider: Ask: "What would success look like in this role in the first 90 days?" It shows that you're ready to tackle the most important issues, positions you as the solution and you control the interview by focusing in on the most important criteria for their decision. Their response gives you ammunition for your closing pitch.
4. Always “trial close”: Flush out objections while you can still address them. Try this
question toward the conclusion of the interview: "Based on our conversation, what are your thoughts about my candidacy for this position?”
5. Follow up with value:Yes, send the thank-you note. But also send an article relevant to a challenge they mentioned, or a brief outline of how you'dtackle their biggest problem.
7. Stack your options ruthlessly:When you have multiple interviews scheduled, you begin
interviewing with confidence—not desperation.
8. Build your referral
network: Job boards and a “perfect resume” for cold applications are impersonal. Referred candidates are 4x more likely to get hired.
Are you willing to change your strategy in your job search?
