- If you’re heading into a job interview, or just looking to network, there are some ways you can prepare to make sure you’re ready to wow the recruiter.
- No matter the company or industry, these 12 expert- and science-backed tips will help you land the role of your dreams.
- For example: Speak candidly about your professional weaknesses and flaunt your growth mindset.
- Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.
For the more anxiety-prone among us, job interviews can be a total nightmare.
You’re sitting across from the hiring manager, trying desperately to convince her that, despite your sweaty palms, shaky knees, and palpitating heart, you are in fact the perfect person for this position. And navigating remote interviews, which have become the norm in the time of the novel coronavirus pandemic, can be just as difficult.
Regardless of whether your interview takes place in the office or through the computer screen, the rules for a successful interview are the same. Most experts will tell you that it comes down to preparation — knowing in advance how you’ll answer tricky questions and reflecting on the direction you want your career to take.
Below, we’ve listed some of the best advice we’ve ever heard on wowing your interviewer, no matter how nervous you feel.