How To Get The Job From A Great Interview

How to get the job in today's market is easier said than done.  However, there are some tips to help you land the job.  The first job tip is determining who is interviewing you.  That's right, you have to learn how to spot which type of interviewer your interviewer falls under.

• Gut Instinct
• Personal/Feeling 
• Conversational
• Behavior Based

Gut instinct interviewers are very quick to make a snap decision about you.  They have a list of favorite questions that they ask every interviewee and the will finish up the interview in record speed.

Gut Instinct Type Interviewer Tips

If your interviewer is a Gut Instinct type, here are some tips to help you land the job.

Work on your appearance because first impressions mean the most to a gut instinct type.  Present yourself with confidence because a gut instinct type is looking for confidence.  And make sure you smile.

Personal and Feeling interviewers are the touchy type of people.  They want to discover your values and feelings about everything.  They typically asks lots of questions about your personal qualities and want to know how you feel.  The greatest tip off that your interviewer is a Personal/Feeling type is that they will probe into your character.

Personal and Feeling Type Interviewer Tips

If your interviewer is a Personal and Feeling type, here are some tips to help you land the job.

Before going to the interview take a look at the company's website to get a feel for what values are important.  Make sure to touch on each value the company holds dear.  Be prepared to share how you think about personal subjects and how you can contribute to the overall company's value system.

Conversational interviewers are the "talk to much" type of people.  They usually move from topic to topic but are very easy going.  They typically discuss everything in an informal matter and ask very general questions.

Conversational Type Interviewer Tips

If your interviewer is a Conversational type, here are some tips to help you land the job.

Be very careful with the conversational type interviewers.  They expect you to think on your feet.  And even though they are sometimes informal, they expect for you to be very professional and confident.  However, check your arrogance at the door.  Be friendly, but keep in mind you are on an interview.

Behavior based type interviewers are the very detailed oriented type of people in the world.  They will asks very straight to the point questions and take notes.  They also have been known to use professional assessment tools to judge you.  They will typically ask many questions about your past work history and linked your answers to the job you are applying for.

Behavior Based Type Interviewer Tips

If your interviewer is a Behavior Based type, here are some tips to help you land the job.

Touch on how your skills and knowledge will add value to the company.  Use the word competent, skillful, and experience when describing yourself.  Behavior based types are looking for these key words.