Ep 212 - Top 10 Mistakes Candidates Make During the Interview Process with Mike & Sam

When’s the last time you interviewed for a job? How did it go?

This episode on Strong By Design discusses the mistakes many job candidates make on the day of their interview.

Remember, first impressions matter. When you’re attempting to gain employment with a small business or a large company, there are things to avoid and things you must get right. As they say, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.

"Be on time, it's one of our values we don't deviate from... so being a minute late automatically eliminates people." -Mike Westerdal

Time Stamps

0:50 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

1:14 – Mike Westerdal and Samantha Harrison reveal what to AVOID in an interview

5:52 – Why you should tailor your cover letter for each job

6:31 – The importance of punctuality during an interview

08:42 – Why you should research the company before an interview

10:50 – Mike and Sam give samples of good questions to ask the employer during an interviewer

14:00 – How to make a good first impression at a job interview

15:15 – The downside of talking too much during an interview

19:16 – The power of showing enthusiasm in an interview

20:04 – Discover the biggest red flags in an interview

23:16 – The importance of being patient

25:26 – Key takeaways from the episode

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