Natalie Fisher -
CNBC
As a career counselor who has helped hundreds of people land six-figure jobs, I've found that most job seekers are genuinely qualified for the job they want.
But when it comes time for the job interview, they display nervous body language or mumble words that don't say anything meaningful.
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It is important that you identify your obstacles so that you can present yourself in the best light possible.
Here's why you're being interviewed but not offered and what you can do about it:
1. He seems desperate
Have you ever thought “I really need this job” before an interview?
Perhaps you have recently been laid off and need the money.
Usually occurs.
But interviewers can detect desperation.
Remind yourself that not getting an offer doesn't mean you're a failure.
Instead of just focusing on what you can achieve with the job, explain why you would be a valuable addition to the company.
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For example:
What not to say: "I got laid off and this position ticks all my boxes."
What to say instead: “The layoff has given me time to step back and find positions like this, where I can have a real impact in building a sales team.
This is exactly what I have done in the last six years."
2. Your doubts appear
If you feel insecure about your abilities, you are more likely to speak in a nervous, hesitant tone, or display anxious body language, such as hunched shoulders and crossed arms.
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Boost your confidence by preparing at least three skills and three achievements to talk about.
Practice speaking with conviction about your experience and why you are qualified for the position.
For example:
What not to say: “I was promoted in 2021 to a director position, which surprised and humbled me.”
What to say: “I was promoted in 2021 from senior manager to director thanks to my team's 100% year-over-year revenue growth.
I was prepared to take on the training and
coaching
of even more sales leaders."
3. You have not given enough details
It's easy to blank out a tough question and just recite what's on the resume.
The best candidates tell a story and share concrete examples of their most impressive achievements.
Set the stage so that your interviewer can understand the work that was required.
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For example:
What not to say: "I successfully led an office move of 100 employees."
What to say instead: “I had never led an office move, so I talked to experts and came up with a list of action steps.
I delegated tasks, gathered feedback, and conducted weekly check-ins to monitor progress.
Things went well because I had a strategic plan.”
4. Try to hide your weak points
You may have a tendency to avoid talking about your weak points.
But when he is transparent about what he hopes to work on, he shows that he has a growth mindset.
Ask the interviewer what your ideal candidate looks like.
If you differ in any way, please explain how you would fill those gaps.
For example:
What not to say: “This position oversees a team of 20 people.
I've never led a team of more than 10, but I know I can because I always get positive feedback from the people I work with."
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What to say instead: “In the past I have had trouble leading a team of only ten people.
But I've been working on my time management skills, and now I only attend the meetings that I absolutely have to be at.
This way, I have more time to meet with each team member and make sure they get the right feedback.”
5. It had nothing to do with you
Sometimes there was simply nothing more you could have done to change the outcome because something happened behind the scenes.
Perhaps they restructured and abandoned the hiring process for the position, or perhaps the budget was frozen.
Or, even though you gave it your all, you weren't the right person.
Whatever the reason, it's not your problem to fix it.
If they told you they would contact you and they are taking time, it never hurts to follow up.
But there comes a time when you have to move on and devote energy to other opportunities.
