THE BASICS 50%
Preparing for the interview
There are just as many wrong things that you can do when interviewing as there are right.
We all know the basics. A fresh haircut, clean shaven, warm smile, the feel of confidence, formal dress, firm handshake and correct body posture right?
As a hiring manager for over 20 years, I can tell you that today’s managers are looking to hire someone that will represent them when the need arises. Being a good culture fit weighs 50% of the hiring decision. No matter what your skill set is. At the end of the day, hiring you, means their reputation is on the line. If you are skills qualified, you have to show it more than ever that you are cultural fit qualified. You have to put your best foot forward. Seems simple, but today’s tech professional easily overlooks how important a good culture fit is to the hiring manager.
Most tech professionals know the basics of interviewing. But today’s hiring manager wants more than to just bring your skill set to their department.
They want:
An employee that is easy to work with
Someone that will promote the manager and company
A good attitude (can’t be said enough)
Ambition, desire and ability to learn and grow
Ability to work with existing team members
Creativity
Leadership abilities
Task and project ownership
Dependability
And in the end…they want to be recognized for selecting and hiring the right staff to support the team, department, organization and themselves.
CULTURAL FIT 50%
Did you know: Your first 15 -30 second critical to you getting the job! Hiring managers form an opinion in that time and 90% maintain that opinion after the full interview.
Interview Prep
