340: How to prepare for a great job interview - with Cecile Webster

The Simplifiers Podcast

Job seekers - do you need to prepare for a big job interview coming up? There’s nothing more stressful than feeling overly excited, totally under prepared, and wanting to make a good first impression. The truth is with a few simple steps, you can be more calm, cool, collected, and confident, which is EXACTLY what recruiters want to see.

My special guest today is senior talent acquisition partner and recruiter, Cecile Webster and she’s simplifying how to prepare for a great job interview. Remember, you get a split second moment to effectively communicate why you’re the right fit for the role and how you’ll bring value to their organization.

Here’s how to do it right.

My special guest today is Cecile Webster and she’s simplifying how to prepare for a great job interview. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Her take on what’s going on in the job market right now and why it seems harder to land an interview in 2024.

• What makes a great resume and how important a cover letter is…or isn’t.

• The very best ways that a job seeker can best prepare before their job interview - plus the resources and tools she recommends.

• The common mistakes that people make when they are having a recruiter screening call or on the job interview with the hiring manager.

• And the inverse, the GREAT experiences she’s had from top candidates that made them stand out and ultimately, land the job. What they did right.

• The most impactful ways to follow up with a recruiter after the first screening call, to help increase your chances to book a first job interview. How and when.

Q: Are you ready to learn how to prepare for a great job interview? If yes, this one is for you.

It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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