This trick increases the chances of getting your dream job – according to ex-Google recruiters
The first hurdle is over – you have convinced the HR managers with your application documents and you are shortlisted for your dream job. And now? Experienced recruiter Nolan Church, who has worked at Google and Doordash, among others, explains what he believes increases job opportunities for applicants.
Church says he’s seen all kinds of mistakes that can happen during an interview speaking to CNBC. One of the biggest mistakes he thinks people can make is talking too much without saying anything.
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With some applicants, according to Church, you notice that they have practiced the answers over and over again. These candidates would focus too much on quantity over quality. Church: “You say a lot, but nothing of importance”.
During the countless job interviews in large companies, the ex-Google HR manager discovered a trick that, in his opinion, always leads to success. “The best candidates I meet are the ones I can learn from.” These are the people I want to work with.
An applicant once explained to him in detail how he would build the business of the company Church was working for from the ground up. The recruiter felt like he was in a master class. “It’s the kind of learning that recruiters value most,” Church says.
But how do you get into the situation of giving an interesting lecture in a job interview? According to Church, it’s important not to force it. An opportunity could arise, for example, when it comes to one’s own experiences.
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Applicants could introduce the topic with a question like: “Can I tell you briefly what I learned in my last position?” It is important to set the context for the story and to describe how your own world of thoughts before learning of the lesson, Church said.
According to the expert, the next step is to explain exactly what the newly learned consisted of and to explain in detail how the knowledge acquired could be applied to the potential new job. The best candidates, Church said, would demonstrate a growth mindset and a good dose of humility.
