Interviews aren’t simply a question and answer session. Hiring managers want to have a conversation. They want to have a real talk to get to know you. No one wants to hire a robot that can’t hold a conversation. But the question is, how do you keep a conversation going? Well, lucky for you millennials, I’m a pro at talking. Not only have I studied communications for longer than I’d like to share, but it’s also what I do as a career. I talk. I talk to everyone, hiring managers included.
Before I get into a few quick questions or conversation continuers to help you, I urge you to remember that hiring managers are people, too. Yes, they are the people who decide if you’re hired or not, but they’re also people with personalities and stories. Talk to them. Be interested in their lives and what they do. Rest your nerves, and just start talking. Here is some advice on how to keep a conversation going in an interview.
There are many different wants to keep a conversation going in an interview. These are simply some questions and statements just to give you ideas. Of course, the most important thing to remember is that every conversation needs to seem fluid. Do not force the conversation. Be genuine, truthful, and yourself. It’s okay to make a joke, and it’s okay to laugh. Let your personality shine through, and feel free to use any of my little tricks above to help you rock your interview.
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