Interview: Why you should use the word “I” more often from now on
Created: 12/29/2021, 2:12 PM
From: Andrea Stettner
Many people shy away from talking about themselves in job interviews.
According to experts, the word “I” can even increase job opportunities.
A confident appearance in the interview always leaves a good impression.
Nevertheless, many applicants avoid referring to their successes and prefer to speak of “we” rather than “me”.
However, this false modesty is out of place in the job interview.
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Job interview: “I” instead of “we” increases job opportunities, according to the expert
In the race for the coveted job, the word “I” can be a decisive advantage for applicants, as Amy Ross, recruiting expert at McKinsey, knows: “You should be able to talk extensively about examples and
not be afraid of them To say 'I' instead of 'we'
”, she reveals to
BusinessInsider.de magazine.
“We want to know what you did, how you led and what measures you took to bring about change,” she explains.
In any case, the times seem to be over when it was considered appropriate to downplay one's own achievements.
Because only those who adequately present their own successes can convey to the new employer how they can use their skills for the success of the company.
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Applicants should make sure that their self-confidence cannot be misunderstood as arrogance or selfishness.
Career advisor Jürgen Hesse has a rhetorical tip ready for precisely this case:
"Instead of talking about perfectionism, it is better to explain that you have an eye for details
and strive to deliver the best possible quality," he advises in an earlier report by the
BusinessInsider.
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On the other hand, when it comes to material claims such as a company car, cell phone or the like, applicants should curb their self-confidence.
According to
karrierebibel.de, that
can only go wrong: “Your qualities are what belong in the spotlight.
Think about how you can help the company
- and bring that across in the interview, ”said the advice of the career experts.
By the way, you can use the 4-second trick to make a good impression in the interview.
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