Why You Need to Think Like an Interviewer

To start with, I must make an important disclaimer. I am not a psychologist but a career coach. I don't find it surprising that there is much in common between the two professions, and I have lots of stories to prove it. If you happen to be in transition, you may want to understand the psychology of the decision makers. It would be useful ammo you could deploy in order to promote yourself in landing a job.

Barnes & Noble has shelves and shelves of books on the subject of finding a job. I'm going to spare you from having to read several of those books. I want to focus on your need to start accepting change. It's a known fact that our comfort zone lies within what we know. People exhibit various degrees of resistance to change. But when you're in- transition, you'd better embrace change, because if you resist, the world will go by and you'll get left behind.

First, accept the fact that your old resume that you just updated needs much, much more work. It needs to be revamped for today's contemporary look and for projection of your accomplishments -- not a listing of activities that someone in your position was expected to perform. I read resumes every single day, and the reluctance I see on the part of people who stick to the old style and content is a shame. Hiring managers and human resources people are interested in your accomplishments and what you excelled at and not what kept you busy. Recruiters are even more interested, since they have to sell you to hiring managers. Read more

Alex Freund - Entrepreneur - 19 Aug 2017