Break These 7 Rules to Nail Your Next Job Interview
The more honest you are, the less likely you are to get a job you don't really want
By | JOHN BOITNOTT | www.entrepreneur.com
Interviews can be fun. People who do them a lot know an interview really doesn’t have to be a nerve-racking or difficult experience. The stigma that surrounds the interview is that you always think you have to project the best version of yourself. When you interview a lot you know that, more than anything else, you need to be real.
Be objective about your experiences, skills and knowledge. Show your prospective employer your true self. Being honest is appreciated, and asking the right questions can do a lot for you.
Keep the simple rule that you should be asking questions, but here are seven other rules you should break to nail the interview and get the job. Beware: Breaking some conventional rules won’t be appropriate in some cases and may even go against the odds or popular beliefs in general. In other words, following these suggested actions is no guarantee of success. However, if breaking a few rules helps you be true to yourself, it may be exactly what your new boss is looking for.
1. Ask about salary.
The first interview rule I’d like you to consider breaking is the outdated idea that you should never ask what the salary is going to be. To the contrary, asking about money is arguably the best thing you can do for yourself. These days, most companies are transparent about the salary even in the first interview. Regardless, even if the company isn’t willing to be transparent, this is still a piece of information you want to know. By asking this question, you’ll be showing that you value yourself and you’re genuinely interested in doing a great job. What’s more, if the company isn’t willing to tell you salary info, it may be an indication that you aren’t the right fit for that organization.
