5 Ways to Stand Out During the Interview Process in 2020

November 18, 2019 | Career Blog

The U.S. will add around 200 million new jobs by the year 2020, according to estimations done by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. A few very specific job markets account for many of these new jobs, two being construction and healthcare. If you work in these areas this is probably great news for you! After all, more jobs mean there is always work to be found, right? The truth of it is, more jobs means more opportunities for all, so how are you going to stand out in the crowd?

Get Interview Ready

Here are some tips to help you make an impression in the interview process once 2020 comes along.

1. Walk in Like Today is Going Your Way

Positive energy not only spreads to those around you, it also gives you confidence. Your interviewer wants you to be a happy confident person and see that you’re excited about the prospect of working for them. If you walk in like you’re having a great day, your interview will be surrounded by an air of positivity.

2. Keep Your Composure

When you walk into the room where you will interview, try not to fiddle with your stuff too much. Walk in with composure and keep your hands free for a handshake. Keep your eyes on them and let them guide the way the beginning of the interview will go. Your composure will not only land a good first impression, but it will help you to breathe and center yourself from the start.

3. Prepare Your Answers

There are a few questions that are bound to be asked in an interview, no matter what industry you are applying for. Having your responses prepared for these basic questions will keep you from fumbling around when a confident person would respond easily. Most importantly, make sure answers align with the job you’re interviewing for. When the interviewer asks you to tell them about yourself, say a bit about how you got interested in this particular industry and the experiences you have had that have prepared you for jobs like this one. Some other examples of questions they might ask are:

• What are some jobs that you have held that are similar to the one you’re applying for today?
• Can you give an example of when you were faced with a challenge and you how approached it?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
• Why do you think you would be a good fit for this job?

As you can see, your answer to such questions might not be easy to think of on the spot, and that’s why it’s so important to prepare.

4. Have Your Own Questions to Ask

The interviewer isn’t the only person that should be judging if this job is the right fit for you. They will ask you if you have any questions for them. If you don’t, this will give the impression that the job you take doesn’t really matter to you and that you have little knowledge of the industry itself. The questions that you do ask will show your true motivations and that you take your future seriously. That is the kind of person they will be looking to bring onto their team.

5. Leave on a Good Note

Once you can tell the interview is over, thank them for the time they have taken to meet with you. Let them know that you are very interested in the role and that you look forward to hearing from them. Ask about what comes next so you have a clear idea of when it is appropriate to follow up. Don’t give them the impression that you’re excited it’s over and bolt for the door.

Staffing Companies Help Get Your Foot in the Door

When a company is hiring for a position, they get a lot of responses from people expressing interest in the position. It takes time for them to pick through these responses to find the few gems within the pile pebbles. This is why so many people choose to turn to staffing companies. They help find you interviews for the jobs that suit you best, and you don’t have to pay anything for their assistance! Even better, they will guide you on your interview process because they know exactly what the company you’re interviewing for is looking for, and they want you to land the job. For more information on staffing company services, give us a call today.