The Secret to Acing Your Job Interview

TLDRLearn how to shift the interview discussion into the future and make the interviewer imagine how you will excel in their company.

Key insights

🔑Shift the interview discussion into the future to make the interviewer imagine how you will excel in their company.

💡Plant the seed about how you can apply your skills and experience to the specific job requirements.

🌟Tell stories from your past that demonstrate your skills, and then immediately shift the discussion to the future.

💭Ask the interviewer to provide a scenario or situation in their company where you can discuss how you would handle it.

🌐Focus on the interviewer's future and how you can contribute to their success.

Q&A

Why is it important to shift the interview discussion into the future?

Shifting the discussion into the future allows the interviewer to imagine how you will excel in their company, making you a stronger candidate.

How can I shift the discussion into the future during the interview?

When discussing your past experiences, mention how you can apply those skills to the specific job requirements. Ask the interviewer to provide a scenario where you can discuss how you would handle it in their company.

What if the interviewer asks only historical questions?

Even if the question is historical, tell your story and then immediately shift the discussion to the future. Ask the interviewer for a scenario where you can apply your skills.

Why should I focus on the interviewer's future?

Focusing on the interviewer's future shows your commitment to their success and how you can contribute to their goals and objectives.

How can I make the interviewer imagine me in their company?

By shifting the discussion into the future and demonstrating how your skills and experience align with their needs, you can make the interviewer imagine you excelling in their company.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In this video, we will discuss the secret to acing your job interview.

04:00Shift the discussion into the future to make the interviewer imagine how you will excel in their company.

08:30Tell stories from your past that demonstrate your skills, and then immediately shift the discussion to the future.

14:32When answering historical questions, ask the interviewer for a scenario where you can apply your skills in their company.

16:36During the interview, focus on the interviewer's future and how you can contribute to their success.