Behavioral Scientists Lammers, Dubois, Rucker and Galinsky thought that if you wrote about a time when you felt powerful before you interviewed you would do better and guess what…it worked! In their study the applicants that did this were statistically more likely to move forward and get a job offer. The interviewers were queried about the 3 different groups (one told to write when they felt powerful, one to write when they felt powerless and one control group not told to write anything). The candidates that wrote about feeling powerful were substantially more confident and persuasive in their interviews. You need to . . .
Everyone has a Network that can Help in Their Job Search
I have talked to a lot of job seekers that make the mistake of only focusing on meeting new people and forgetting about the people they already know. It is extremely important to keep in touch and nurture your current relationships. You need to consistently re-engage with the most important people in your network. Nurturing these relationships in important. As you learn more in your job search, engaging with people you have already talked to may be helpful because your increased knowledge may allow you to circle back and ask additional and better questions.
June 29 Job Search Breakthrough Workshop
Job Search Breakthrough Workshop – Register now
Date: Friday, June 29th
Time: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: 695 225
Agenda
- Create a Job Search Plan (Creating a plan during the workshop)
- How to identify Target Companies to work at (including using research databases)
- How to network with the right people at these companies (including contact scripts, networking scripts, etc.)
- Top 5 questions you must nail to get a employment offer
- All materials (hard copy and digital download), including done-for-you networking scripts, continental breakfast and beverages included
- Bonus: A personal 45 minute one-on-one strategy session on another date
Register now
How Much Does Sending a Thank You Note After a Job Interview Matter?
You need to send “thank you” emails to everyone that interviewed you. They are as essential as a good resume. They demonstrate your initiative, communication skills, and attention to detail. Always:
- Customize each note for everyone on the interview team.
- Express genuine interest by adding something you learned when you spent time with that individual.
- Send within 24 hours.
- Aim for originality to encourage people remembering you.
- Keep the notes professional and positive for the best impression.
The speed and quality of your notes can influence your interview outcome.
During an On-Site Interview Make Sure You Don’t Fidget
“It’s not only what you say, it’s how you say it” is absolutely true when you are interviewing in person. Your spoken content only provides 7% of the message the interviewer receives. Your body language delivers 55% and the tone of voice the remaining 38%. Therefore, you need to focus on your body language and voice as well as the words you use in your job interview answers.
The interviewer will often analyze your body language, your mannerisms and facial expressions and if your body language is perceived as negative, this could cost you the job!




