228: FYI: The Interview Starts Long Before the First Question!
About this episode
This episode discusses how the interview process begins long before the first question is asked, highlighting the importance of initial impressions and candidate behavior.
Think the interview starts with the first question? Think again. From the moment you answer the phone, walk through reception, or meet the person collecting you from the lobby, employers are already forming an impression. In this episode, Sarah and Emma unpack the overlooked moments that can make or break your chances, including how you treat support staff, common mistakes candidates make before and after the formal interview, and why some hiring decisions are influenced long before anyone sits down at the table. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Elen who bought us a coffee! “Hi Emma and Sarah! THANK YOU for creating the Interview Boss podcast and helping all of us reach our career goals. And a shout out to my sister Freya too for putting me on to you guys! I am a medical doctor in the UK. You rightly acknowledge that things are a little different interview-wise for this kind of job compared to other fields, but I want you to know that I found the Interview Boss podcast so helpful in the run-up to an important interview I had. In particular the episodes on 'best bits,' on thinking really deeply about the scenarios you choose to prepare as answers, and the episode for immediately…
People in this episode
Hosts: Sarah, Emma
Topics covered
- interview preparation
- candidate behavior
- impression management
- hiring process
- support staff interactions
Mentioned in this episode
Places: UK
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