7 Ways You Can Ace Your Job Interview as a Military Community Jobseeker

Did you know that getting a job interview means you’ve made the first cut? Now it’s time to turn that interview into a success, according to Matthew Warzel, CPRW, Jobstickers.com. The best civilian jobs take advantage of the skillsets that you gained during military service. Increase your chances of catching an employer’s attention by preparing a veteran resume that hits the main points quickly. Whether you learn about an open position at a veteran job fair or by searching veteran friendly jobs, consider using the STAR method – situation, task, action, result – to explain your accomplishments and qualifications. Before you interview, learn everything that you can about the job that you want. In the interview, keep the conversation focused on what you can bring to the job. Arrive to the interview prepared, show your passion for the work, and make it clear that you’re not a clockwatcher. Learn more about planning for an interview and making a great impression in this RecruitMilitary program hosted by Lucas Connolly. To subscribe to our page, click here: https://rmvets.com/3pABgjh. To create a profile on our job board, click here: https://rmvets.com/3v5J3Ha. To attend our job fairs, register here: https://rmvets.com/3gjxLcT. CHAPTERS TIMELINE: TLDR: Job candidates should approach interviews as opportunities to gather information, engage in discussion, and showcase their value and fit for the role and company. 00:00 Research the company, be confident, and treat the interview as an opportunity to gather information and engage in discussion to turn a good interview into a great one. 06:26 Show employers you are a forward-thinking problem solver, prioritize passion and values over salary, research the industry, and visualize your career goals for a successful interview. 12:13 Networking on LinkedIn is crucial for job interviews, give small gifts to career mentors, tailor messages to different levels of management, offer value and make personal connections with hiring managers. 16:07 Tailor your answers to the job, emphasize your fit, and stay consistent in follow-up to ace job interviews. 19:07 Candidates should treat job interviews as sales calls, focusing on selling their value and experiences to the specific role and industry, addressing any gaps in qualifications and seeking upskilling opportunities. 23:49 Emphasize relevant experience and skills, use civilian jargon, and focus on results in job interviews, as certifications and military jargon are often just indicators of necessary skills. 27:30 Use the STAR method to answer interview questions, focus on storytelling, and highlight quantifiable accomplishments, while also asking questions to show engagement and interest in the role and company. 33:00 Show knowledge of company values, demonstrate resilience, and ask thoughtful questions; practice, prepare, and rehearse for interviews to succeed; be mindful, show value, and connect with recruiters; next week's show will feature U.S. Air Force veteran Amanda Huffman discussing her transition to civilian life. #RecruitMilitary #Veterans #Job