- Do you have the skills to do the job? According to Brad Karsh, a former recruiting professional for advertising giant LEO Burnett and the current president of career consulting firm Job Bound, the employer must first determine whether you have the necessary hard skills for the position. The interviewer is also looking for key soft skills you'll need to succeed in the job and organization.
- Do you fit? "Every organization's first thought is about fit and potentially fit in a certain department," Corey Blanck says. That means the interviewer is trying to pinpoint not only whether you match up well with both the company's and department's activities but also whether you will complement the talents of your potential co-workers.
- Do you understand the company and its purpose? If the organization fits well with your career aspirations, you'll naturally be motivated to do good work there--and stay more than a month or two, Corey Blanck reasons.
- How do you stack up against the competition? You're being evaluated in relation to other candidates for the job.
- Do you have the right mind-set for the job and company? "I'm always looking for someone who has a can-do type of attitude," Corey Blanck explains. "I want someone who wants to be challenged and is internally motivated to do well."
- Do you want the job? Most employers know better than to believe everyone they interview actually wants the position being offered. They understand some candidates are exploring their options, while others are using an interview with a company they don't care about to hone their interview skills.
Article by Peter Vogt, Monster Senior Contributing Writer
