9 Ways To Impress The

Hiring Manager During

Your Next Job Interview

1. Highlight Your Strengths

This is not the time to share details about
your personal life.

Instead of delving into your life story, talk

about the skills you possess that align with
the job duties of the position you're
interviewing for.
 2. Choose Your Words
Carefully
You can mine job postings for buzzwords that
employers want to hear.

Most job descriptions list what attributes or skills

companies are looking for in a potential hire.

For example: if a job posting says qualified

candidates must have problem solving skills, you'd
incorporate that language into your answer.

(“I'm a problem-solver by nature. My immediate

goal when I speak to a customer is to get their
issue resolved as quickly and efficiently as
possible.”)
 3. Show Your Passion
Showing a genuine passion and excitement
for the company and role is the easiest way
to stand out from the crowd.

People want to hire candidates that want to

be there. So smile, express your excitement
(calmly!), and let that passion shine through.
 4. Don't Shy Away from
Tooting Your Own Horn
Though you certainly don't want to come
across as conceited, remember that the goal of
a job interview is to impress the interviewer.

Therefore, learning how to self-promote in a

convincing manner is crucial.

There are a number of techniques you can use,

like rehearsing your interviewing skills with a
friend, practicing good posture, or using
positive affirmations.
 5. Consider Crafting an
Elevator Pitch
Some people can talk off the cuff, but if you're not one of
them, then you'll want to develop a script in advance
that you can use to in the interview. Prepare a 30- to 60-
second elevator pitch that uses an anecdote to support
your claims.

Here's an example of a strong elevator pitch, If you're

applying for an administrative assistant position:

“I would describe myself as an extremely organized

person by nature. That served me well at my last job,
where my attention to detail helped save my employer
money on a major account. I'm also good at creating
systems to help teams stay organized. At a previous job, I
introduced my manager to Slack, which helped our
department improve our internal communication.”
 6. Prove Readiness
Hiring managers want to know you can do the
job (or quickly learn to do it).

If possible, cite examples of how you’ve done the

requirements of this job in the past.

If not possible, cite examples of times you have

quickly learned something new and had success.
7. Focus on the Long-Term
The hiring manager may ask about your plans
for the next few years.

Beware! This question can be a trap to catch

short-term thinkers.

Simply reframe it and focus on the long-term.

Companies want long-term thinkers, so tailor

your response to that want.
8. Ask Unique Questions
Most interviews end with a classic: “Do you
have any questions for me?”

This isn’t just a throwaway question.

It is an opportunity to show off your

differentiated initiative and hustle.

Ask a unique question grounded in your

diligence on the company.
 9. Personalized
Thank-You Note
After an interview, always send a thank you
note to the interviewer.

Include a specific detail from the interview so

that it doesn’t appear generic.
 Feel free to schedule a
call or DM me if you are:
1. Struggling to get interview calls.

2. Faltering in interviews.