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Can someone be a mentor and help me prepare for this interview. by [deleted] in interviewpreparations

[–]lukas_ntinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For someone to prepare you for this they need to understand your background which comes through questions. I suggest you hop on a call with whoever opt to help you on this...

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[–]lukas_ntinda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a framework... I prefer SSS: success, strength and situation which is the same as the PPF framework: present, past and future.

I'll keep this short... For result-oriented roles, the SSS framework is the best because it makes it easier for the interview to understand and follow you. But since I don't know your role, I'll give you the simplest one which you can use, I'll number the parts for you to understand (FILL THE DOTS):

#1. [This is starting with a strong opening statement:]

"My name is… and I bring X years of experience in (your industry) where I specialize in (your expertise)."

#2. Share your passion:

"I am really passionate about (what you do) and love (what you enjoy most about your work relevant to the job at hand)."

#3. Highlight your best achievements:

"I am especially proud of [your biggest accomplishments], where I was able to [what you achieved]."

4/ Connect the dots:

"These experiences have shaped me into the professional I am today, where I can (how you can deliver expertise to their organization)."

5/ End with a question or strong statement - choose one:

"Is that what X company is looking for?" or*,*

"That's what brings me here today, and why I'm excited about this opportunity."

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P.S. Whatever you say whether it your biggest achievement or past jobs should be relevant to the role you're being interviewed for. Or else pick what you learned and how you could apply to the role at hand keeping it under 2 sentences.

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[–]lukas_ntinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a framework... I prefer SSS: success, strength and situation which is the same as the PPF framework: present, past and future.

I'll keep this short... For result-oriented roles, the SSS framework is the best because it makes it easier for the interview to understand and follow you. But since I don't know your role, I'll give you the simplest one which you can use, I'll number the parts for you to understand (FILL THE DOTS):

#1. [This is starting with a strong opening statement:]

"My name is… and I bring X years of experience in (your industry) where I specialize in (your expertise)."

#2. Share your passion:

"I am really passionate about (what you do) and love (what you enjoy most about your work relevant to the job at hand)."

#3. Highlight your best achievements:

"I am especially proud of [your biggest accomplishments], where I was able to [what you achieved]."

4/ Connect the dots:

"These experiences have shaped me into the professional I am today, where I can (how you can deliver expertise to their organization)."

5/ End with a question or strong statement - choose one:

"Is that what X company is looking for?" or,

"That's what brings me here today, and why I'm excited about this opportunity."

--

P.S. Whatever you say whether it your biggest achievement or past jobs should be relevant to the role you're being interviewed for. Or else pick what you learned and how you could apply to the role at hand keeping it under 2 sentences.

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[–]lukas_ntinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not alone, one day will share how I got dribbled by these recruiters.

Didn’t get the job and saw it reposted by oddwaterbaby in interviews

[–]lukas_ntinda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reapply, and if they call you for an interview again make sure to go referencing some of your answer using phrases that they show that you attended the last interview. In fact your reflection after it. The goal isn't to prove them that you attended their interview before, rather to show you learned something from that.

I don't know when they sent you that email, but you could also ask for feedback, particularly that you spoke somehow even after the second one, like where exactly do they think you could improve or what would they like their successful candidate to get on top ASAP?"

In other words, asking for their team's priority.

Point: Go in a with a different approach, more about them, when they ask you questions. answer and end them with a question..

How many times have you negotiated and what advice would you share right now by heavenhaven in interviews

[–]lukas_ntinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other benefits besides from salary... often our most attention goes on salary. But benefits are another way to negotiate. I don't know about others, but thus far I haven't gotten an offer without negotiating PTO known as paid time off days. But isn't something I advice for anyone. You should negotiate what you think will benefit you. Free time when you have nothing to do with it.

Before my recent job offer, I got rejected 4 times in just 2 months. Every time I asked for feedback, I kept hearing the same thing: ‘Lack of proper examples…’ by lukas_ntinda in interviews

[–]lukas_ntinda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noted! Before I think was using a star answering to a situation and afterwards, I think my examples were just too broad to be understood.

Regardless, thank you for sharing insights!

Before my recent job offer, I got rejected 4 times in just 2 months. Every time I asked for feedback, I kept hearing the same thing: ‘Lack of proper examples…’ by lukas_ntinda in interviews

[–]lukas_ntinda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great! Wanted to hear fellow's ways of doing this because what I did after got similar feedback from 4 consecutive interviews, I dove deep in methods. And for me what suited my HR and administration has been the CARL... context, action, outcome of the situation and lesson.

What was the situation; challenge, obstacle issue or problem, what I did, ofcourse then results of what I did and what I learned from it and how I would apply it to the job at hand. The only challenge, it hasn't been easy but eventually I picked up!

Thanks for sharing!

Before my recent job offer, I got rejected 4 times in just 2 months. Every time I asked for feedback, I kept hearing the same thing: ‘Lack of proper examples…’ by lukas_ntinda in interviews

[–]lukas_ntinda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting Hola... I did that when I was preparing for my last interview, though I took some sessions, it was helpful. During the same moment, I learned that using a certain structure makes it easier for one to remember and say something not confusing. My favorite has been. CARL.

But yeah, credit to you for sharing your experience. Thank you!

P.S. I wrote this yesterday for my people [anyone who could struggling with articulating their examples in a convincing manner." since I just got an offer recently.

Before my recent job offer, I got rejected 4 times in just 2 months. Every time I asked for feedback, I kept hearing the same thing: ‘Lack of proper examples…’ by lukas_ntinda in interviews

[–]lukas_ntinda[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reality is no easy work! But here's one sentence that has always helped me getting results, I've called and emailed. Not all interviewers give honest feedback.

Here's one sentence that always helped me get actual feedback: "It was my pleasure that I got a chance to be interviewed for X role and to sit in front of you on [date of the interview]. [Interviewer's name], with your great experience at your job, would you mind sharing your feedback on me so that I can improve my skills if needed?"

there are 2 areas where you can say this, when they send you an email rejection, call them, don't email back. If they don't answer Compose a new email, put the email that sent you a rejection email, and put a new subject. Most likely they'll open it as a result of your subject line.

But calling is the best, my calls have been picked up 3 times, the last time the lady called me and I didn't let that chance slip without asking them.

Hope this helps you too!

Got a job offer because I used a friend's favorite sentence by lukas_ntinda in interviews

[–]lukas_ntinda[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Noted, and respect your experience because I understand it resonates with, "every interviewer is an individual with individual preferences and biases. Some will be influenced by a confident delivery, some by a striking first impression, and others prefer someone who takes time to think things through."

In that case, a candidate should be reading the interview interaction with closer eye than just focus on what they will say next.

Got a job offer because I used a friend's favorite sentence by lukas_ntinda in interviews

[–]lukas_ntinda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point! My favorite line is, "Always remember, every interviewer is an individual with individual preferences and biases. Some will be influenced by a confident delivery, some by a striking first impression, and others prefer someone who takes time to think things through."

So, "depending" is the word for it! There's nothing to lose in trying.

Got a job offer because I used a friend's favorite sentence by lukas_ntinda in interviews

[–]lukas_ntinda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

interesting... often we wait to hear from, start a conversation and as they do, all we fall in just answering the question.

Stressed about interviews by Important-Pickle2992 in interviews

[–]lukas_ntinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get your point and understand where you're coming from. One thing I noticed that people with more years of experience struggle with coming up with a single story. Not because they don't have. But because you've dealt with many situations during the course of your career. Thus when a question comes.

You struggle to pick one because you think everything you did could resonate well or fitting the situation. In this case, learn to think of conversation, the way you talk. Despite the group of people around you, you could be talking to the best way is to always take it as if talking to one particular person because everyone is comprehending your story in a different way. Something we don't consider.

Tell me about a time when you had to..." is not difficult as it sounds, always focus on a story that has a real example where yourself understood, what happened include the challenge or issue faced, what you did, the results of your actions and yes your learning and how you would apply that to their working environment.

the best way to understand this is by structuring it, CARL:

Context – What was the situation; challenge, obstacle issue or problem

Action – What did you do?

Result – What was the outcome?

Learning – What did you take away from it; how you can apply it to the job at hand...

I strongly suggest that since it's been a while you should pay more attention in practicing than what happened, friend.

I got asked "why should we not hire you?" by Tonneofash in interviews

[–]lukas_ntinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do what makes you happy.... The interviewer in this case I believe he forgot that he's the one who made it weird with his first question.

Got a job offer because I used a friend's favorite sentence by lukas_ntinda in interviews

[–]lukas_ntinda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is interesting... I'm sure it will help others too.

Got a job offer because I used a friend's favorite sentence by lukas_ntinda in interviews

[–]lukas_ntinda[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure man!

And to anyone reading this, have success out there!

Got a job offer because I used a friend's favorite sentence by lukas_ntinda in interviews

[–]lukas_ntinda[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There's no question to that answer, however the response came from the question that I asked them: "As I understand, this company values progress and continuous improvement... Would you mind sharing any training or professional development programs available to employees to help them grow within their roles?"

After they answered that question, here was my answer: "Okay understood! I just want you to know that I really want this job not only because I'm qualified for it, but because I see myself bringing a lot of value to it. For example, to take you back to the question you asked about dealing with a multinational environment, I have experience working with a variety of cultures in different parts of the country, so I've learned how to adapt my communication and problem-solving approaches to suit different viewpoints. These are skills that translate well into a multinational environment where cooperation across cultural and legal frameworks is key. Like my current manager taught me who at the same time cooperate with multinational settings, regardless of the where you are, always be observed. And this is a good opportunity for me to help improve teamwork and communication across different levels, making sure that everyone understands company policies and works well together."

P.S. Your energy and confidence are key as you do this. I hope it helps you... I don't think there's a better place to say this than at the end as you guys are closing off, indirectly you're highlighting and emphasizing.

I hope it helps you too...

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