“Umm, Uh… Could you, like, NOT hire me?”: How to Underwhelm Your Job Interviewer

Career opportunity interviews generally make people nervous, and understandably so:  you’re being judged.  And when people get nervous, they often start peppering their speech with ”ums,” ”uhs,” “like,” “you know,” and other space fillers that detract from their message.

What’s the message you wanna send?  That you’re absolutely the candidate who can take this career opportunity and run with it.  That you will make your new boss look like a superstar for hiring you, and that you have no doubts about your ability to be successful.   To convey this message, you need to speak clearly, concisely, and confidently.  No “ums” or “uhs” allowed.

If you need help with this, consider joining Toastmasters or a similar group so that you can practice speaking publicly.  Check out this link on public speaking tips.  Also, a fine career coach can help you spot these tendencies in your conversation, and give you the kind of constructive feedback that will eliminate any uncertainty you may have about your interviewing skills.

Article courtesy of  Peggy McKee - Owner / Senior Recruiter at the nationally
recognized medical and pharma sales recruiting team of PHC Consulting.
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“Umm, Uh… Could you, like, NOT hire me?”: How to Underwhelm Your Job Interviewer