Tips to Excel in Your Next Interview
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You have more control over your interview than you think.
We are living in a candidate’s market today, and what many interviewees don’t know is that they are interviewing the company as much as the company is interviewing them. So it’s important to ask things like:
What can...
You have more control over your interview than you think.
We are living in a candidate’s market today, and what many interviewees don’t know is that they are interviewing the company as much as the company is interviewing them. So it’s important to ask things like:
What can the company offer you?
What does career growth look like with them?
How can they help you develop professionally?
The answer to questions like these, along with showcasing your worth can help you expand your professional options and ultimately steer your career in the right direction.
Mindbody’s Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition Mandy Fordah has done countless interviews and knows what a stand out candidate looks like — and the types of questions they ask. Join this chat to learn some of her top interview tips, from approaching the salary conversation to asking important questions.
In this chat you will learn:
- Ways to better prepare for your interview
- The importance of advocating for yourself and choosing the right position
- Key things to discuss with the recruiter, including the salary conversation and questions about the position, the company, and potential growth
Meet The Speaker
Mandy is a seasoned HR professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She currently works at Mindbody as the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition.
She’s passionate about connecting people with their next opportunity and is eager to share some tips that will help candidates prepare and excel during their next interview.
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