4 Things Every Employer Wants To Hear From You In An Interview

4 Things Every Employer Wants To Hear From You In An Interview

By Kibet Tobias
Have you ever wondered what a potential employer wants to hear from you in an interview? Do you know that whatever you say can increase or hurt your chances of getting the job offer?
In your next job interview, you’ll be asked several questions but it is important that you understand exactly what the interviewer wants to know.
Here are 4 things to communicate during an interview to help convince the employer you’re the best candidate for the position.
1. Do You Have the Necessary Skills to Do the Job?
I talked to Carolyne Kariuki, a recruiter in a leading HR firm and according to her; every employer must first determine whether you have the right skills for the job.
If you are interviewing for an IT position procession of skills like programming will go a long way in placing you at the top of the list.
“By establishing what you have done in the past, an interviewer can tell if you possess the skills they are looking for in the new hire,” she says.
You can say this, for instance, “I see that the job description requires someone who understands how to use Adobe software; I have relied on this software in my recent job, so I’m very comfortable with it. I even trained the team on how to use i and I can do the same here.”
When you tell such stories you’ll be helping the interviewer understand what contributions you can make to their company and how you can produce results.
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2. Do You Understand The Company?
It is always good to understand the company and its products and services.
“As a recruiter, I have interacted with candidates over time. And I have realized that most of them come to the interviews with little or no information about the organization, “says Ms. Kariuki.
If you don’t know what the company does, chances are you may not know what you are going to offer for them to make things better.
If the company has won some awards that you know, mention them. What about their mission and vision? These are the small things you need to know.
By showing the employer that you have researched and invested your time to know the company, then you are expressing your interest to work for them. It also indicates that your career aspirations fit with them and that you are motivated working with them.
For example: “I read on your website that you’re launching a new product this month. I worked on launching a product in my previous job and was very involved in publicizing and selling it to the local clients. I’d love to share my knowledge with your team and help your new product get more exposure in the market.”
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3. The Interviewer’s Name
This may sound like a simple thing but when you know your interviewer’s name you can easily build a quick human connection with him/her.
While responding to questions, choose to casually use the person’s name two or three times during the interview.
Mentioning the interviewer’s name can help you to maintain a relationship.
4. Are You Easy To Correct And Instruct?
Your potential employer probably wants to know that you are teachable.
If there’s something you are not doing correctly, will the employer be able to approach to discuss the situation with you? Are you going to run away?
No matter what situation you are put in, show them that you’re going to be a team player. You probably don’t want to create confusion, conflict, problems, or challenge the boss.
In the end, these are just but a few important things every employer wants to hear from a potential employee. If you can clearly communicate these key points during an interview, you will be able to demonstrate to the prospective employer that you are a great asset to the company.

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