#057: When Things Don't Go As Planned
Career Growth Made Easy
English - June 21, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsCareers Business Education How To career job resume interview performance raise promotion Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
When Things Don't Go As Planned
It isn't always smooth sailing ahead. Sometimes life throws us curve balls and we need to be ready to handle them. Learn what to do when things don't go as planned.
In today's episode, I'll talk about 3 real-world interview examples. One of which is a success story, the other two end with lessons learned.
Tune in to find out how my son's recent interview went and if he was awarded the job. Also, gain practical insight on how to better navigate certain interview situations.
Chapters
[00:55]
Learn how to win with video interviews.
[01:32]
If you are in-person interviewing I recommend you arrive at least 15 minutes early.
[02:11]
I'm proud of my son, he didn't feel the need to apologize.
[02:53]
Embracing change: An alternate interviewing manager was selected. He openly stated I have no background on you, so let's wing it!
[03:40]
Always bring copies of your resume!
[04:15]
Strong preparation can lessen stress and anxiety if changes occur.
[06:00]
What happens when things don't go as planned, but you recover poorly?
[07:30]
They were likely looking for a strong, confident answer.
[07:56]
Hindsight 20/20. When you notice a mistake in your response or feel you could have answered better, simply pause then course correct!
[10:20]
Sometimes we need to slow down to make sure we clearly convey our thoughts.
[11:18]
A final example of seeking feedback when things don't go as planned
Mentioned Links
CGME - Ep 056: Learn how to win with video interviews.
CGME - Ep 051: Powerfully Placed Pauses