#InternPro Chat: “Get the Job: The New Rules for Job Interviews”

Posted on January 10, 2013 by YouTern

IP_Twitter2This ain’t your father’s job interview…

Over the past few years, many aspects of the job interview have changed dramatically.

Social media, the emphasis on company culture and, of course, they way recruiters go about their selection process have all resulted in a much more selective, thorough hiring process. And the more we know about how today’s job interviews really work… the better we’ll do when it comes time to impress.

Below, we’ve recapped the #InternPro discussion from Monday of this week titled “Get the Job: The New Rules for Job Interviews.” Enjoy… and be sure to keep the conversation going in the comments section.

Join us again on Monday, January 14 for another enlightening #InternPro discussion titled “The Importance of Being ‘Able’ (Like-able, Coach-able and Hire-able)” The conversation and networking … bacon included… starts at 9pm ET/6pm PT. See you there!


#InternPro Chat: "Get the Job: The New Rules for Job Interviews"

Storified by YouTern· Thu, Jan 10 2013 11:11:09

QUESTION 1:
Here comes Q1: What has changed most about job interviews in the past few years? Or… is it the same old grind to get a job? #InternProYouTern
A1: SM has changed interviews. Its easier for applicants to learn about the company and for recruiters to learn about applicant #internproLauren Kirkpatrick
A1: Job interviews have become more personal, I feel. Your CV gets employers’ attention but your personality reels ‘em in #InternProDiana Barbosa
Interviewees need to keep a eye on their online brand. Everything is now out in the open #internproJulie Feinerman
Truth! “@YouTernMark: Social media has changed recruiting a LOT, as has the respect given "culture" and "fit". Both good things. #InternPro”Kasandrea Sereno
A1 It’s easier 2 gather intel but putting it together into an interviewing strategy is still the Holy Grail for the candidate #internproSteve Levy
A1: Basically everyone has to do more homework, but you end up with a better fit in the end. #internproScott Keenan
QUESTION 2:
REPEAT: Q2: With today’s focus on “culture” and “fit”, can we change the perception that an interview is an “interrogation”? #InternProYouTern
A2: It’s up to YOU as the interviewee to change that perception. Do you research, be confident, know your stuff. #internproNailah
A2 To me, interviews r conversations. That’s the way we should see them. "Interrogation" makes me feel like I did something wrong #InternProDiana Barbosa
A2 Many hiring mgrs. perceive a candidate asking many questions as someone who is prepared and did his homework. <– Good thing! #internproCyndy Trivella
A2 candidates are more sensitive today. The HR manager is simply doing there job. It’s not personal! #internproJohn Muscarello
A2 frightening how bad interviews are today; this comes from the arrogance of companies who believe they are desirable to all #internproSteve Levy
A2.Interview is and should be a thorough exam. Everyone wants a job, but do you want to work where there is a bad fit? #InternproGuy Davis
Your social media presence can hint at your passion… it can’t show it for you. That’s what #IRL is for. #InternProMark Babbitt
@YouTern A2 interviews should be a conversation. If its more like an interrogation..maybe its not such a good fit. #internproCarol Chan
A2 Good preparation and research will make it much more of a conversation, bring your best game to the interview #InternProAmy Ruberg
QUESTION 3:
Q3: Well before we meet, HR knows a LOT about us through social media. How can we bring something new to the table? #InternProYouTern
A3: Stories and explanations of who are don’t fit into 140 characters! #internproLauren Kirkpatrick
Nice! 2PositiveTweets A 3 – Show your personality and SM skills during the interview. Verbalize how you add value to the company! #InternProYouTern
A3 #SM should not be a full disclosure of who you are. #internproCyndy Trivella
A3: New would be showing where what they know about you dovetails into the company. Accentuate the positive… #InternProTom Bolt
A3 Bring a folder that they can keep with your best work inside (make sure ur contact infos on folder) #internproJohn Muscarello
A3: Focus on bringing what can’t be found on social media – your personality, your drive, & your understanding of the company. #internproIsa Adney
A3 Walk in with a plan… What do you know about the problem they are trying to fix? How are you the answer? #InternProMark Babbitt
A3 – Experience gets your the interview, it’s your abililty to prove you can do the job that gets you the offer #InternProJeff Moore
QUESTION 4:
Q4: How important is “storytelling” during a job interview? Should most answers have a beginning, middle and end? #InternProYouTern
A4: Best story wins it all. I’m a big believer in a well crafted message to make a point. #InternProTom Bolt
A4: I don’t think "storytelling" matters as much as your understanding of where company problems begin and how you can end them. #internproIsa Adney
A4: Focus! Clear, concise, coherent, bacon (just threw that in to see if you are paying attention) #InternProTom Bolt
A4 – Story telling is fine, but more importantly make sure you are telling the RIGHT stories. Relevant and Real #InternProJeff Moore
A4 – As long as the story is short, concise and relevant with a clear point, it may help someone stand out at a job interview. #InternProCareerGoods
A4: Tell me you are a team-player, I’ll think "ho-hum". Tell me a compelling, quantified story and I’ll think "Winner!". #InternProMark Babbitt
A4: Storytelling is very important. State the task, discuss how you worked through it, then end with results. #InternProNick LaRosa
A4: KNOW your story though. Rambling on does more harm than good. Practice ahead of time #InternProDave Ellis
A4 All stories should have a begining, middle and ending. In the case of job interviews: S-T-A-R is the formula. #internproCyndy Trivella
QUESTION 5:
Q5: Contemporary job interview advice includes “research the recruiter”. Other than LinkedIn how do we best do that? #InternProYouTern
A5: Start off with a basic Google search. You can find blogs, social media presences, websites etc. Research is important! #internproBarney Carleton
A5 Read their Twitter stream. You can find out a lot about their personality and interests. #internproJohn Muscarello
Always google search and don’t give up after the first page. Sometimes the good stuff/real stuff is on page 5 or 6. #internproJulie Feinerman
A5. LI is great but there’s more to SoMe than that…FB, Twitter, Pinterest (i said it!), Chime.In, tumblr..see where they are! #InternProKara Singh
1. LinkedIn 2. Google 3. Twitter | Complete these 3 steps and you’ll be ahead of about 95% of all your competition. #InternProMark Babbitt
A5: Floats my boat if someone I’m interviewing has read my blog :-) #InternProTom Bolt
A5 Industry journals, professional groups, alumni connections–know their challenges and growth spots #InternProAmy Ruberg
News I can use! @YouTernMark It’s not stalking until you’re served with a restraining order. Do the damn research! #InternProPatrick Warfield
QUESTION 6:
Q6: I felt I nailed it… and heard zilch. Other times I bombed… and got a job offer. How do I know when I’m winning? #InternProYouTern
@YouTern We can only control what we do, not how others react to it. As long as we’re improving, things will improve. #internproTim
A6: As with most things the more experience you have the better you get at judging the situation. #internproLauren Kirkpatrick
Mind. Blown. @ScottKeenan27: A6: sometimes you did win, but someone else won more. #internproDave Ellis
Q6: No matter how well you think you did, always be prepared to move on. #internproQian
QUESTION 7:
Q7: What’s the trickiest, stupidest or hardest question you’ve received during an interview? And how did you answer? #InternProYouTern
I haven’t gotten anything worse than "what would lebron james tweet in a movie theater?" Nothing has topped that yet #internproJulie Feinerman
A7 "Why should we hire you?" Felt a little like re-stating a thesis, how to touch on strong suits w/o just recycling same info #internproPatrick Warfield
A7 Trickiest: Why did U not get a job in the past that U really wanted? Describe what U did wrong? #InternproCyndy Trivella
My fav is "Tell me about a time you took a risk and FAILED. What did you learn about that experience" #InternPro #FailureisanoptionJeff Moore
A7: Stupidest…no one asked any questions. I had to interrupt them to tell them about myself. #internproScott Keenan
A7 – The hardest interview question is "what would your previous employer say your biggest weakness is?" #InternProDr. Antoine D. Moss
A7 if I talked to someone who didn’t like you, what would they tell me. Or pretend this isn’t a (salt shaker) sell it to me #internproKasandrea Sereno
A7:"Last chance to wow me-go" Told the story of how I helped raise $35,000 for charity during Greek Week and what I learned #internproLauren Kirkpatrick
A7 Would you like my job? ~ #internproCASUDI
A7: Regardless of question asked, expect a follow-up. Tough to be consistent if you are trying to fake it. It shows. #InternProTom Bolt
QUESTION 8:
Q8: We all need a little help… What’s your ONE piece of never-ever-fails advice for those about to interview? #InternProYouTern
A8 Prepare, prepare, prepare. #InternproCyndy Trivella
@YouTern Even IF you fail, you learn so much more from your failure than your success. So, don’t worry – you won. #internproTim
A8 when they ask if I any any q’s, I ask the interviewer(s) why they like the company; what makes them stay? End interview on a + #internproKasandrea Sereno
A8: Remember, the interviewer is a person just like you. They may have had a bad day, or could be just as nervous as you! #internproNailah
A8. Practice makes perfect! It can only get better if you keep practicing! #InternProKara Singh
A8: Be confident. A good interviewer is nothing to be afraid of. #internproRob McGahen
A8: Job-hunting is alot like dating. People can smell desperation from a mile away. #internproQian
A8: Knowledge is power. Know yourself and what you want. Know what interviewer needs. Know how to marry the two together. #InternProTom Bolt
MUST compete! Get a little fired up, get a little moxie going. Then, walk in with humble confidence and NAIL it! #InternProMark Babbitt
A8: Match your resume, do the ‘research’ and ‘let them know how valuable you are’. You will either get it or learn from it. #InternProJulia Gabor
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