What are some interview skills for overcoming the 2nd, 3rd, 4th interviews?
I seem to make it past the 1st initial intro/interview, but not to the others.
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Anonymous
02/23/21 at 12:35AM UTC
2nd plus interviews are situation questions. Can I ask what field you are interviewing in?
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Eva Steortz
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Disney Executive Turned Executive Coach
02/23/21 at 3:33AM UTC
It pays to do a lot of research on the company and showing how your skills directly align with their mission and values. Asking bold smart questions can also be key to getting further into the interview process.
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Jackie Ghedine
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Coach for Gen X Women | Jack Russell of Humans
02/23/21 at 9:16PM UTC
Before leaving the interview ask the interviewee, are there any quesitons or concerns you may have that would prohibit me from moving to the next round? If you stay present and in the moment their body language can tell as much as their words.
This gives you an opportunity to address anything they may be questioning before it gets bigger in their own mind.
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Megan Friddle, PhD
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Fellowships Advisor and Coach
02/23/21 at 9:39PM UTC
Prepare answers to common behavioral questions using the STAR(L) model (situation, task, action, result and learning) to demonstrate your ability to handle challenges and grow. If possible, make sure these examples align in some way with the job responsibilities.
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Bianca Lager
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Own. The. Room.
02/23/21 at 10:11PM UTC
Usually in 2nd interviews and beyond, you will meet with direct supervisors, managers and possibly other leaders. Showing your competence with concrete examples is essential and another one is how coachable and adaptable you are. While managers are certainly looking for skills sets and effective experience, the really good managers are also concerned with how well you will work with the team and your level of professional maturity. Ask questions about their management and communication styles and details on culture and values. Tell them how you interpert the company vision and mission (often found on the website) and ask them what their interpretation is. Ask about how company goals and department goals align with your potential day to day responsibilities. An employee with the ability to digest the goals of the company at every level and tie them to their own goals shows enormous aptitude for success. All that being said, be humble and acknowledge where you see areas to learn and grow and how those opportunities excite you. If you are still not feeling like you are connecting or need more help, check out e-learning courses on communication and by all means PRACTICE before an interview. Record yourself asking your questions and speaking about yourself. It really helps to do this prep work and get you in the mindset for a successful conversation. You got this!
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Krista Coutts
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Marketing Professional, Cross-Functional Leader
02/24/21 at 12:28AM UTC
I have a question that I like to ask towards the end of the first or any interview..."If you had to describe your team in 1 to 2 words, what would those words be?" I always get a great reaction to that question, because it makes the interviewer think. Then use those words in your thank you email. Good luck!
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Kathleen Q Adams
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Personalized medicine specialist
02/24/21 at 2:31PM UTC
Lots of great answers above. One I'd add is to think of a specific, tangible thing you've learned about the company or position that makes you excited for the opportunity. If you're getting (and accepting) follow-on interviews, you're probably growing in enthusiasm. Try to express this through comments that emphasize your fit for them, rather than why it's great for you. For example, "The more I hear about your customer service team, the more I realize that I can expand its range with my unique tech industry experiences. I love the idea of being able to learn from those here and share my prior learnings with them."
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Maura Danehey
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02/25/21 at 8:37PM UTC
I echo the question Jackie shared. It can be uncomfortable, but asking "Is there anything additional I can address?" or "Do you have any residual concerns about me doing the job today?" is a great way to allow you really showcase why you are a fantastic fit. Simultaneously, I'd recommend identifying pain points and coming prepared to identify how you are the person people need to solve their challenges. Go take on those interviews!
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