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@@BenTalksTalent ty you for your vids btw, keep up the good work. It's helpful and true in my experience of failing so many interviews, and learning these things the hard way!
Some employers don't know what candidate they want. I knew an employer who chose a candidate who barely spoke English over another who had good English speaking skills. Doesn't make sense!
Recruiters are human beings. Unconscious bias is always there. They actually determine in seconds that if they like you or not. The rest of the interview is just looking for justifications to confirm your bias.
Whats messed up is we as human being are so dynamic. We may be good at our jobs but have introverted personalities which makes it so we can't get hired. So we follow these tips, get the job, then we become the exact person we acted like we weren't. People who are more outgoing and confident can manipulate the hiring manager but not be very good at their jobs. I guess fake it till you make it? Hiring managers should really just hire people and recognize that nobody is perfect, and if they are, they are lying to you and more than likely cannot be trusted.
And the funniest part is that I always see introverted understanding and adapting to extroverts, but NEVER EVER the opposite. Not only they don't even do a slightly effort to understand introverts, they also consider themselves superior, while more than half of the society devices and applications they use everyday were only realized by introverts.
I’m on the verge to have an interview for supervisor position with Costco and your piece of advice is power . As you know , your videos have saved me from being homeless: I landed the job and I’m very grateful for the information you provide online . I need to grow and they know it . I make myself clear . Again, thank you . Claudia
@@BenTalksTalent I didn’t get it due to seniority in experience but I’ll keep trying . After all , I almost became homeless and Costco prevented me from it .
I just started working at 16. I had two interviews. one for a grocery store and one for a small diner. both I got hired immediately. I told them I wanted to start working to start a nice resume. that I have no work experience but I'm willing to learn. and I guess they liked that lol!
Hearing this calms me down a little lol. I'm 16 and ive been very anxiously waiting to get an interview. I've been preparing and gathering as much information about interviews as physically possible
Don’t talk about what you DONT have but what you DO have is real and prob top tier advice with being CONFIDENT . Love this video and let’s kill it out there in interviews .
I think after watching this video I understand a little bit of why people have problems with me after they hire me because I don't try to hide personal ambition.
I’m horrible when I interview! I had a phone interview today and I did tell the lady I was nervous! 😢 The district manager called me back for an interview with her tomorrow on a video call! I’m really nervous!! 😢😢 Hopefully I will get thru this! Thank you for the advice!
@@BenTalksTalent yeah . well i said it because maybe it made me look really honest with myself and to the interviewer and honesty is a value from Apple .
Good video. I will admit that I talked badly about a former employer and that shut down my chance of landing the job. Luckily I was told this and learned it as a big lesson and I also give out this advice to others as well.
"Your skills are not what we're looking for" got that recently for an overnight stocking job at a local fred meyer. I have a lot of warehouse experience from loading, unloading, palletizing, de palletizing, stocking, dropping off pallets, collecting pallets and stacking. But my skills don't qualify for the job.
I remember I myself made that last mistake in an interview with Genesee and Wyoming once. The question was where do I see myself in 5 years and instead of saying as a locomotive engineer with G&W, I accidentally slipped up and said that I would spend 5 years as a conductor/engineer with York Rail and later go to a class one like CSX down the line. Thankfully I starting tuning in to your channel and these videos after that letter of rejection, and since then I've landed on a few different railroads of the smaller variety, before the bigger one I now attend an information session with Thursday.
Only 1 person in this situation is allowed to be late and waste the other person's time. I say this with experience of sitting in benches and watching people who had an appointment before me get taken 20 minutes after I was supposed to start.
I once saw an actual interview on TV where a girl had been shopping at Walmart before going to the interview. She put her shopping in the interview room near the door as she entered and proceeded to the desk to be interviewed, having sabotaged her prospects with the shopping. You can't go shopping on the way to an interview, at least you need to leave it in the car.
That's silly. Why can't someone shop before an interview? I at least hope it wasn't a Walmart interview where she was rejected for shopping - AT Walmart. But then again, it's TV. But yes, if she has a car it would've been more appropriate that she left or had taken those things to the car first, assuming she was able to. And yes, I am a Walmart shopper, so if anyone wants to think negatively of me because of that, then they're ridiculous. Everyone has their beliefs, and I don't live according to other people's irrational beliefs (unless I'm getting paid to do it). I even had family members who held the "belief" that I should not walk around with a Walmart bag, and if I did, I should hide it by placing it in another bag from a "higher quality" store so people don't think I shop there. F that. I am not living my life fake to please society or satisfy anyone else's irrational beliefs. I might be fake for an interview if I'm in a position where I need money and someone is willing to pay me as long as I can act the way they wish until I don't need the money anymore, but not outside of that. If I don't get hired because I didn't hide the fact that I did some shopping, or because I like any particular store that the manager has irrational "beliefs" about, that's fine. I can get my money elsewhere. However, if I ever need to bring stuff with me to an interview, the least I will do is not look tacky while doing it. I do have to take some level of responsibility for how I look. I do not know what that TV person looked like when she arrived with items she purchased, so I can only assume things.
Attended an interview where the interviewer told me why the previous employee was terminated. There are a lot of flaky organizations out there. New sub, great channel!
Ben, I'm just getting into your great videos! Just so people know (what prism I view life from): Born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Japanese-American. No pointer, no matter how small, is "too small to point out, and remind people of."
Whenever I hear go above and beyond I think to myself do you go to your car mechanic and tell him to go above and beyond and to fix parts that have not been paid for.
Just found this channel (gotta prepare for an interview). I feel like you're the HR Dan Orlovsky, for the sports fans out there. Great videos and advice!
thanks I signed up for it. I know I did that in my last interview because I was seven minutes late for the zoom call and then when I got on with the hiring manager to interview my phone rang three or four times in the middle of the call which interfered often with the interview.
I probably had the only exception to not saying "I don't know" during a zoom itnerview with someone at Disney. They noticed this Disney coloring book from the 60s in the background on my bookshelf and were curious who did the art for it. Unfortunately, these old books don't really credit the artist in them, so had no choice but to say "I don't know". Other than that, they really liked that I had that book and was using it as part of a hobby. I learned from this that it is possible to use your environment to your advantage, especially during a Zoom interview. I didn't get the job in the end; it was for a different reasson though. Apparently they decided after the fact they they wanted the job to be on-site instead of remote. There was some miscummnication with the recuiter (who was not happy to have been given the wrong info). They were actually more upset than I was.
I remember saying once "Is this job has promotional o escalated position" This literally killed my interview and about 10 minutes I got the rejection. Everything was going perfect, except for that.... So definitely something that I learned the hard way. Thanks for the content!
If asked about a specific skill or knowledge, which I yet don't have, is it wise to say something like: I am not an expert but I can learn quickly or right away say yes and then figure it out?
Basically be a robot. Then the person you truly are when you get the gig. The same manager that you were doing the interview with, will be the same manager himself after that interview that you acted like a robot.
I once had a phone interview in a public hall, I could barely hear what the interviewer was saying and he could hear people's echo through my microphone, also got the position wrong (thought they were hiring an intern but they were really hiring for a full time position). Let's just say I didnt even bother following up 😬
I when I asked my questions this morning, I asked her what does she like about working here cause I Had an interview for front desk at the Marriott hotel. Wanted to know what she liked didn’t like type of thing your videos are awesome. Just keep up the good work.
I did the unfortunate say of I dont know when they asked me about what they know about the company. I blanked out. But things seem to build quickly the right way after giving them 4 solid questions about them to answer. They told me specifics about beifits asked about pay and a detailed role about the job and mentioned advancement. They seemed really enthusiastic about selling the job role. Will missing one question be a deal breaker?
Great tips! Thanks a lot! Best interview advice channel, others just say “be yourself” The video brings up a lot of things we all say but are so obviously bad choices when given a second thought. Thanks for showing our futility :)
I think "what do you do here" is perfectly fine because I tend to ask questions that I already know the answer for. I'm interested in how you justify yourself rather than a description of your role. If you receive a flat dismissive response that refuses to sell their value or take a defensive indignant tone that rings alarm bells to me.
Hey Ben, what are your thoughts on replying to weakness-related questions with an admission that you’re a perfectionist, as long as you explicitly acknowledge that it’s a weakness, an overused answer and the steps that you’re taking to work on it? In my case it’s a genuine weakness for me and I don’t know how to go about making that known
I had a friend who was told they had a few more candidates & he questioned it and wanted more specifics on how many people. Needless to say he didnt get the job
The thing about not saying "I don't know" is one hundred percent true. Never show weakness like that. Instead, say something like "what are you, a f*cking dork-nerd?" or "who cares? I'm too busy getting laid all the time to worry about stupid bullsh*t like that" (this is one of those rare exceptions where cursing is not only OK, but important). That way, you're back to being the alpha sigma grind dog, you're in control, and the interviewer knows how badass you are. They'll probably forget they even asked the question.
What I've been asked a lot is "do you have any other job offers/interviews atm?" And I actually never know what the best answer would be so I always tell the truth and say yes....I do have some other interviews scheduled. Why do they ask that? Btw I love your videos Ben! Very helpful indeed
Hi Becca! Most of the time they ask of so they have an idea of your timeline. If they like you and want to make an offer. Do they need to move quickly before you accept a different one! And thank you so much for commenting and your kind words! More videos on the way!
@@BenTalksTalent thanks for your fast response! Well I can tell you that question isn't at all an indicator that the interview is going well and that they want to hire me. I had this question so many times and in the end I never got the job, so what is the point in even asking me that lol
@@BenTalksTalent yeah I just had an interview this week and it went really well (at least from my point of view). They seemed extremely interested, even asked me about my hobbies and interests ("What's your favorite movie"). The interview took 1h and 10 minutes and they were also very impressed with my answer to the brainteaser question and wrote those ideas down. In the end, they ask me that question if I have other job offers and when I could start. I really had my hopes up and everything and today I got the email that they won't proceed with my application (automated email of course- very unpersonal). Recruiters are very unpredictable, sorry Ben lol :-D They did, however, say that they have other candidates to interview as well and I know that that's a dead give away that they won't hire me. I honestly feel like they were F****** with me...sorry but there is no logical explanation to what they were doing
I’m a hiring manager and figured I’d share my thought behind asking about other job offers/interviews. When I conclude an interview, the person is either put into the “no” pile or the “maybe” pile. It’s very rare that I actually decide I’m going to hire someone during the interview. The exception being if they’re the last interview and they’re clearly superior. I usually interview 5-7 people and end up with about 2-4 in the maybe pile. I then look at my notes, their resumes, etc and make a decision. Anyone who is a maybe, I usually ask the job offer/interviews question so I know a timeline. At the end of the interview, I always say I have other interviews to conduct (unless I don’t, and then I say we’ve concluded the interview process and will make a decision shortly) even if they were great and I end up hiring them. Getting asked about job offers and other interviews is a good sign, but it just means you haven’t been eliminated at that point. Being told they have more interviews to conduct, in my opinion, isn’t a sign at all because it’s often just a fact and means it’s going to be a bit before we get back to you.
In my experience no one wanted me to go above and beyond they (management) always thought i was trying to steal their job which i dont want to be a manger lol
@Ben Talks Talent - Interview Advice I said that in my very first interview. Looked her straight in the eyes when she asked where I saw myself in a few years or what was my goal in the company "My goal is to have your job." She looked surprised and I got the job. I was 19.
So I recently blanked, hard, during a first-round interview. It was virtual, and I wasn't aware that it would be multi-panel until I got on the call. I had already worked half a day and was mentally fried, so when I was asked the first question, my mind went blank. My nerves crept in. I've gotten nervous and rambled, sure. But I've never had gotten so nervous where I couldn't find any words to say. It was completely terrifying. But finally, I remembered we are humans first, so I stopped, apologized, and explained I didn't realize I would be talking to multiple people and had just gotten off a morning shift. They were really understanding and resumed asking me questions. Once I got on track, I was fine. Still nervous but more coherent and relaxed. I thought I would never hear from them again, but sure enough, they invited me to move forward with the position.
Just like dating in western culture, especially for men nowadays. I feel sorry for those who have to participate in that (I'm "self employed" (according to the IRS) and I don't date locally (thankfully I can travel frequently)) so I somewhat have it good not having to deal with a lot of things lol
I had a few interviewers swearing and cussing during the interview for 30-45 minutes! Also, some using the words: bro, chief, boss, dawg, homie and g! lol!
When I was looking for my first job in 1998, I was rejected due to my nature of naturally being a person who speaks proper and doesn't cuss or use slang. Up to now I have not changed much, and it has usually worked in my favor. However, I can never forget those (should I say "kids" since that is what I would have called them at that age today?) who passed on me because I didn't "fit in" and I came across like the proper nerd type who would be serious and expect things to be done, like a black Sheldon Cooper. Some people do not like a person who appears like they might be too professional because they want to be around people they think they can get away with stuff with. I might as well add this: I know many people use race as an excuse for "being held back" all the time, but you see that I am black with an actual African name and I have done well in all cases EXCEPT the one where I seemed or appeared to be "too good." So, regardless of your color, your DEMEANOR should outshine whatever preconceived notions people have. None of the people who I've interviewed with looked at me and saw me as a potential troublemaker or potentially violent when angry threat. They either saw me as a polite, professional and well-spoken clean cut guy, or someone to avoid because I "look like" I'm serious about things and wouldn't tolerate others goofing around, etc. Yes, looks can sometimes be deceiving, but notice that my race was never the final thing people judged on based on common stereotypes. Present yourself correctly and people will respect and consider you (in most cases), and that is even more true in many countries outside of western culture.
Very good advice. I had been out of work for months; but I did make sure they knew I was looking for the right role and I was in it for the long haul. And I'd relocate on my cost and in spare time (with approved time off in advance to move). I also let them know we'd be buying a home to be within some reach in the worse housing market in 40 years (We are investing for the long term). I got above my asking salary, 2 more weeks of vacation, and 1% additional on bonus structure for my role.
It’s tough though when you are small business but looking for a part time job and you don’t want to give up your business! How to deal with it? Thank you
I was late, but arrived on time with no video, so it was tech issues that required me to download the software on another computer to finally get video to work. Whole thing was 12 min after but we stayed four min after the hour. I'm optimistic it went well.
The tip that I have an issue with is "don't ask what you do here" meaning you did not homework on the company vs "don't throw out a lot of acronyms" meaning the recruiter is clueless to the acronyms that may apply to the job in the industry that person is interviewing for.
Amazing advice! Subscribed. Quick question. I'm interviewing for my dream job this week. Is it wrong to tell the recruiter that "this is my dream job" in the phone screen? I want to show enthusiasm - but I don't want to come off crazy! Thanks!
I wouldn’t say it’s “wrong” but it does remove some of your negotiating leverage to say that. But demonstrating enthusiasm is key so some sort of expression like that is important!
I’m curious about interviewing at a startup. Would it still be bad to talk about interest in entrepreneurship if you are interviewing for a 6 mo small company?
Yeah, the swearing part. I'm so glad I don't swear anyway, so I don't have the problem of slipping up. I had a job interview yesterday and the hiring manager swore a few times, as we were in comfortable conversation and i wonder if she was impressed that I didn't lol
"that wasn't part of my job, that wasn't my responsibility" I definitely low balled myself on an answer I gave... I said I don't domodeling, but I definitely did a few times in my current role lol.
It can be a small thing but the way an interviewer interprets that can be super damaging to your candidacy. In a really competitive race for a role it can have a huge impact.
I had arrived roughly about an hour/hour 1/2 early to an interview. Normally I would never arrive this early. However, in my defense, my car was in the shop, too broke for an Uber/Lyft, didn't know anyone well enough to ask them for a ride, so my only alternative was to use public transportation to get to my interview. In my neck of the woods the bus system is not very reliable. Figured if the bus was late, broke down I had some wiggle room to catch another bus . Prayed the entire way. 😉
better to say I don't know then lie but asking to clarify is a good idea yet if you still can't answer after that then explain and apologize is what I do
Hi…, I did an interview and according to the video it’s like I impressed the recruiter and I think they liked me.. but unfortunately when I was sending a thank you msg I did some error in writing will this affect me n not be hired? But I sent apology already
I disagree with your point about clarification. I think clarifying a question or an unfamiliar term in an interview shows that you can work well with teams where the requirements are constantly changing. It also demonstrates your humility and your ability to overcome your ego when you are not sure about anything. In other words, you come across more as genuine when you ask for clarification because we are all human, not an answering machine. So naturally we will all have knowledge gaps and trying to understand what the question is asking is a way to build trust with the recruiter.
As a hiring manager i would much rather have an honest, "i don't know," than have a candidate make up an answer. I will eventually find out that they didn't know; at that point that person just lost my trust
In the tech field, as a programmer, you couldn't have done everything or know everything. I show how I would research and get myself up to speed on that technical tangent.
Brilliant tutorial Ben! Thanks a lot! I have one question - if I will get question e.g. "why do You want to be part of us", "why Tesla" etc.. it is good to add that in present company I am burned and need new challenges which at my present job I can't get, find etc.? - thanks!
Thank you! I wouldn’t say that, I prefer to make it about something your current company/role can’t offer you that this one can. Thank think that’s positions you much better!
There are a lot of reasons why good candidates don’t get the job. All you can do is control what you can control my delicious breakfast food friend lol. If you ever have any topics you want covered in a video let me know!
Virtual I would join 1-2 minutes prior. They could be using the line for something else. However, I would make sure your zoom line works if it’s zoom, and if it’s Skype make sure your Skype works etc. thanks for watching!!!
Hi Ben. I have a question about job applications. When I applied to a senior technical role, I felt that my working experience may not meet their requirement. They want at least 5 years, but I only have 4 years. So when I applied, I left a message to HR: if you are looking for a candidate with more working experience, I would accept a junior level role. Do you think that message will hurt me somehow? Thank you!
It could to be honest. If you are only one year less than the job requirement but you feel you are qualified, you should just apply. People get hired all the time when they are slight below the ideal amount of experience. However, now they know you are open to a more junior role and they might try to slot you in for that role. I’m sorry, I’m sure that’s not what you wanted to hear.
Hey ben, I want to ask you a question! recently I have gone through couple of rounds of Interview with Tesla, every stage went really went, and finally the lead recruiter set up my final Interview with a lead engineer which went picture perfect and after the interview recruiter herself emailed me back that lead engineer highly spoke about me and alll. However, after a day or two I got an email saying they like me to do another round of Interview with another Manager. And she didn't even turn on her camera and asked some behavorial questions and bit technical which I fairly nailed it. Is it common to request another layer of Interview and turn off her camera??
I had an interview yesterday for a fellowship post. Didn't say any of these. They asked me about how I feel about working in a Team...I told them I love working with a good team, and till now I have been fortunate to have worked with good people and all are still in touch. They asked about what will you do after 1 year of this fellowship, and they want someone to stay with thm for atleast few years... For that I told them would love to do that... Also asked about my husband's profession . Three of the pannel members were all looked friendly and smiling throughout...at the end they said you will here from us by next week ... Feeling hopeful whats ur opinion
Thanks for replying. May be to know the family background. I m taking it as a positive sign as if they r not seeing me as a suitable candidate why would they be interested to know about my family. Let's see though , will update as soon as I hear from them
Dear Ben, what you should say when English is not your first language, even you speak everything, you are not secure about using the best vocabulary. But I speak 2 other languages too.
My hiring manager called me for block chain developer role, and she took my telephonic interview, and told next week there will be technical round and she gave me some questions to prepare but at the day of interview when I asked her why didn't you take my interview, she told panel not available, will update you later, again after 3 days later I called her, and she told, you didn't pass the screening, I told whatever you asked I answered, you only told next week there is technical round, then why it's not shortlisted, that also without taking interview, she told you may pass interview, but also next round is of communication, and the clients are outside of india, so I didn't want to waste yours time, I said how did you know that I can't communicate with them, she told I am hiring manager so I know everything, and I understood that she is saying silly reasons, I told you may be hired new candidate, that's the reason nothing else.
Actually if you want to ask " what is it that you do you here" you can readjust it. Its not its a bad questions its just too vague, and they already assume you would know.
Well in my life time I had some interviews .. but now the managers that interview you , are unprofessional unprepared and never get back to you and most people that are being interviewed..are far more professional..yes we have to impress but so do they .who wants to work for unprofessional people..had my share.😊
How do I avoid negativity on past employers when the reason I left my last position so quickly is because my hiring manager straight up got physically abusive with my co-worker.
Well, if it wasn’t my job, then I likely didn’t do the job, ever. This is part of the reason I loathe interviews. They don’t always want the right answers, they want you to sell yourself to them. Let’s not talk about when hiring managers drop the ball and don’t get back to candidates when they say they will. I could go on and on..
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It's funny how the employer/Hiring manager wants the perfect employee yet they're far from perfect employers haha.
I totally agree. It’s ironic but when they hold the cards they certainly swing the leverage in their favor.
@@BenTalksTalent ty you for your vids btw, keep up the good work. It's helpful and true in my experience of failing so many interviews, and learning these things the hard way!
If you're a disingenuous experienced liar and bullshit artist you get a job
Yes! You're so right. It's totally a double standard...bubbling over with irony...hypocrisy, even.
Some employers don't know what candidate they want. I knew an employer who chose a candidate who barely spoke English over another who had good English speaking skills. Doesn't make sense!
Recruiters are human beings. Unconscious bias is always there. They actually determine in seconds that if they like you or not. The rest of the interview is just looking for justifications to confirm your bias.
I could see that. It goes both ways though.
Let’s do a video on that and simply cut to the chase.
Whats messed up is we as human being are so dynamic. We may be good at our jobs but have introverted personalities which makes it so we can't get hired. So we follow these tips, get the job, then we become the exact person we acted like we weren't. People who are more outgoing and confident can manipulate the hiring manager but not be very good at their jobs. I guess fake it till you make it? Hiring managers should really just hire people and recognize that nobody is perfect, and if they are, they are lying to you and more than likely cannot be trusted.
And the funniest part is that I always see introverted understanding and adapting to extroverts, but NEVER EVER the opposite. Not only they don't even do a slightly effort to understand introverts, they also consider themselves superior, while more than half of the society devices and applications they use everyday were only realized by introverts.
I GOT THE JOB.Thanks for the great information on answering some of those tough questions......I GOT THE JOB thanks for the advice.
I’m on the verge to have an interview for supervisor position with Costco and your piece of advice is power . As you know , your videos have saved me from being homeless: I landed the job and I’m very grateful for the information you provide online . I need to grow and they know it . I make myself clear . Again, thank you . Claudia
Thanks Claudia! You got this!!!
@@BenTalksTalent I didn’t get it due to seniority in experience but I’ll keep trying . After all , I almost became homeless and Costco prevented me from it .
I just started working at 16. I had two interviews. one for a grocery store and one for a small diner. both I got hired immediately. I told them I wanted to start working to start a nice resume. that I have no work experience but I'm willing to learn. and I guess they liked that lol!
Hearing this calms me down a little lol. I'm 16 and ive been very anxiously waiting to get an interview. I've been preparing and gathering as much information about interviews as physically possible
Good job, kid! 👍 Keep this attitude as long as you can!
@@istvantoth7431 thank you!
Don’t talk about what you DONT have but what you DO have is real and prob top tier advice with being CONFIDENT . Love this video and let’s kill it out there in interviews .
Thanks Rachel! 🫡
Explaining why you shouldn't say "um," and he says "um." LOL. But this is freaking great advice!
And you noticed it right? It’s not the easiest thing to work on but it can be worked on.
It should be about if you can do that job and make the company profits.
I think after watching this video I understand a little bit of why people have problems with me after they hire me because I don't try to hide personal ambition.
Which isn’t a bad thing necessarily, just have to watch how you communicate it.
I’m horrible when I interview! I had a phone interview today and I did tell the lady I was nervous! 😢 The district manager called me back for an interview with her tomorrow on a video call! I’m really nervous!! 😢😢 Hopefully I will get thru this! Thank you for the advice!
Did you get the job, Angie?
I did actually said that I was nervous to in the first Apple interview and I passed it anyways !!
That’s really great!
@@BenTalksTalent yeah . well i said it because maybe it made me look really honest with myself and to the interviewer and honesty is a value from Apple .
Good video. I will admit that I talked badly about a former employer and that shut down my chance of landing the job. Luckily I was told this and learned it as a big lesson and I also give out this advice to others as well.
It’s a big lesson and one people often fall victim to.
And thank you!!!!
About not using acronyms that might be unfamiliar: the hiring folks need to avoid that too.
"Your skills are not what we're looking for" got that recently for an overnight stocking job at a local fred meyer. I have a lot of warehouse experience from loading, unloading, palletizing, de palletizing, stocking, dropping off pallets, collecting pallets and stacking. But my skills don't qualify for the job.
Weird, maybe that’s just the excuse for not moving forward but there is another reason.
I remember I myself made that last mistake in an interview with Genesee and Wyoming once. The question was where do I see myself in 5 years and instead of saying as a locomotive engineer with G&W, I accidentally slipped up and said that I would spend 5 years as a conductor/engineer with York Rail and later go to a class one like CSX down the line. Thankfully I starting tuning in to your channel and these videos after that letter of rejection, and since then I've landed on a few different railroads of the smaller variety, before the bigger one I now attend an information session with Thursday.
I mentioned I was nervous and excited LOL this was my first interview in 4 years and my first in teams. I’ll learned a lot from this interview.
Interviewing is a skill. If you don’t get it you will still learn from the experience.
If you have to be late, call before hand and when you arrive, say "thank you for your patience."
You nailed it!
Only 1 person in this situation is allowed to be late and waste the other person's time. I say this with experience of sitting in benches and watching people who had an appointment before me get taken 20 minutes after I was supposed to start.
Good advices. The funny thing is you recommended not to say “hmmm” but you said it a few times.
I once saw an actual interview on TV where a girl had been shopping at Walmart before going to the interview. She put her shopping in the interview room near the door as she entered and proceeded to the desk to be interviewed, having sabotaged her prospects with the shopping. You can't go shopping on the way to an interview, at least you need to leave it in the car.
I agree. Leaving it in the car is better.
That's silly. Why can't someone shop before an interview? I at least hope it wasn't a Walmart interview where she was rejected for shopping - AT Walmart. But then again, it's TV.
But yes, if she has a car it would've been more appropriate that she left or had taken those things to the car first, assuming she was able to.
And yes, I am a Walmart shopper, so if anyone wants to think negatively of me because of that, then they're ridiculous. Everyone has their beliefs, and I don't live according to other people's irrational beliefs (unless I'm getting paid to do it). I even had family members who held the "belief" that I should not walk around with a Walmart bag, and if I did, I should hide it by placing it in another bag from a "higher quality" store so people don't think I shop there. F that. I am not living my life fake to please society or satisfy anyone else's irrational beliefs. I might be fake for an interview if I'm in a position where I need money and someone is willing to pay me as long as I can act the way they wish until I don't need the money anymore, but not outside of that.
If I don't get hired because I didn't hide the fact that I did some shopping, or because I like any particular store that the manager has irrational "beliefs" about, that's fine. I can get my money elsewhere. However, if I ever need to bring stuff with me to an interview, the least I will do is not look tacky while doing it. I do have to take some level of responsibility for how I look. I do not know what that TV person looked like when she arrived with items she purchased, so I can only assume things.
Attended an interview where the interviewer told me why the previous employee was terminated. There are a lot of flaky organizations out there. New sub, great channel!
Ben, I'm just getting into your great videos! Just so people know (what prism I view life from): Born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Japanese-American. No pointer, no matter how small, is "too small to point out, and remind people of."
I hope you like the videos!
Whenever I hear go above and beyond I think to myself do you go to your car mechanic and tell him to go above and beyond and to fix parts that have not been paid for.
I hear you. But for growth or a competitive interview it can be essential.
Just found this channel (gotta prepare for an interview). I feel like you're the HR Dan Orlovsky, for the sports fans out there. Great videos and advice!
I hate his current QB takes. How you have Daniel’s over Williams and Maye is insane to me. But otherwise, I’ll take it as a compliment!
This video helps out .. at least I know why I didn’t get the last job now 😂. I will definitely pay attention to the signs from here on out.
I also have videos on becoming a better interviewer…. Like, a lot of them!
thanks I signed up for it. I know I did that in my last interview because I was seven minutes late for the zoom call and then when I got on with the hiring manager to interview my phone rang three or four times in the middle of the call which interfered often with the interview.
I probably had the only exception to not saying "I don't know" during a zoom itnerview with someone at Disney. They noticed this Disney coloring book from the 60s in the background on my bookshelf and were curious who did the art for it. Unfortunately, these old books don't really credit the artist in them, so had no choice but to say "I don't know". Other than that, they really liked that I had that book and was using it as part of a hobby. I learned from this that it is possible to use your environment to your advantage, especially during a Zoom interview.
I didn't get the job in the end; it was for a different reasson though. Apparently they decided after the fact they they wanted the job to be on-site instead of remote. There was some miscummnication with the recuiter (who was not happy to have been given the wrong info). They were actually more upset than I was.
I remember saying once "Is this job has promotional o escalated position" This literally killed my interview and about 10 minutes I got the rejection. Everything was going perfect, except for that.... So definitely something that I learned the hard way. Thanks for the content!
If asked about a specific skill or knowledge, which I yet don't have, is it wise to say something like: I am not an expert but I can learn quickly or right away say yes and then figure it out?
I think that’s probably the best way to respond.
I love your videos ! Its very helpful. Thank you so much
You are very welcome!
Basically be a robot. Then the person you truly are when you get the gig. The same manager that you were doing the interview with, will be the same manager himself after that interview that you acted like a robot.
I don’t really view it like that. Just like any social situation, it’s important to make sure acting appropriate for the given situation.
I once had a phone interview in a public hall, I could barely hear what the interviewer was saying and he could hear people's echo through my microphone, also got the position wrong (thought they were hiring an intern but they were really hiring for a full time position). Let's just say I didnt even bother following up 😬
Yea, that would be rough for sure.
I when I asked my questions this morning, I asked her what does she like about working here cause I Had an interview for front desk at the Marriott hotel. Wanted to know what she liked didn’t like type of thing your videos are awesome. Just keep up the good work.
I did the unfortunate say of I dont know when they asked me about what they know about the company. I blanked out. But things seem to build quickly the right way after giving them 4 solid questions about them to answer. They told me specifics about beifits asked about pay and a detailed role about the job and mentioned advancement. They seemed really enthusiastic about selling the job role. Will missing one question be a deal breaker?
It depends on how many other candidates they have and how well they did in all likelihood.
Great tips! Thanks a lot! Best interview advice channel, others just say “be yourself”
The video brings up a lot of things we all say but are so obviously bad choices when given a second thought. Thanks for showing our futility :)
You are very welcome! We all have to adapt here and there.
I think "what do you do here" is perfectly fine because I tend to ask questions that I already know the answer for. I'm interested in how you justify yourself rather than a description of your role. If you receive a flat dismissive response that refuses to sell their value or take a defensive indignant tone that rings alarm bells to me.
I still think it’s a bad idea but we can agree to disagree.
@@BenTalksTalent Oh wow, appreciate the unexpectedly prompt response. We'll leave it at that, Have a great day.
@@OhNotThat you too my friend!
I can relate to the last point!!
Hope you liked the video!
Hey Ben, what are your thoughts on replying to weakness-related questions with an admission that you’re a perfectionist, as long as you explicitly acknowledge that it’s a weakness, an overused answer and the steps that you’re taking to work on it? In my case it’s a genuine weakness for me and I don’t know how to go about making that known
I had a friend who was told they had a few more candidates & he questioned it and wanted more specifics on how many people. Needless to say he didnt get the job
The thing about not saying "I don't know" is one hundred percent true. Never show weakness like that. Instead, say something like "what are you, a f*cking dork-nerd?" or "who cares? I'm too busy getting laid all the time to worry about stupid bullsh*t like that" (this is one of those rare exceptions where cursing is not only OK, but important). That way, you're back to being the alpha sigma grind dog, you're in control, and the interviewer knows how badass you are. They'll probably forget they even asked the question.
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Great stuff in this video. Thank you for the help, seriously. :)
You are very welcome! 😎👍
What I've been asked a lot is "do you have any other job offers/interviews atm?" And I actually never know what the best answer would be so I always tell the truth and say yes....I do have some other interviews scheduled. Why do they ask that?
Btw I love your videos Ben! Very helpful indeed
Hi Becca! Most of the time they ask of so they have an idea of your timeline. If they like you and want to make an offer. Do they need to move quickly before you accept a different one! And thank you so much for commenting and your kind words! More videos on the way!
@@BenTalksTalent thanks for your fast response! Well I can tell you that question isn't at all an indicator that the interview is going well and that they want to hire me. I had this question so many times and in the end I never got the job, so what is the point in even asking me that lol
@@rebeccalafontaine8738 weird. That’s typically why recruiters ask it. I don’t know what else you would ever ask 🤷♂️
@@BenTalksTalent yeah I just had an interview this week and it went really well (at least from my point of view). They seemed extremely interested, even asked me about my hobbies and interests ("What's your favorite movie"). The interview took 1h and 10 minutes and they were also very impressed with my answer to the brainteaser question and wrote those ideas down. In the end, they ask me that question if I have other job offers and when I could start. I really had my hopes up and everything and today I got the email that they won't proceed with my application (automated email of course- very unpersonal). Recruiters are very unpredictable, sorry Ben lol :-D
They did, however, say that they have other candidates to interview as well and I know that that's a dead give away that they won't hire me. I honestly feel like they were F****** with me...sorry but there is no logical explanation to what they were doing
I’m a hiring manager and figured I’d share my thought behind asking about other job offers/interviews. When I conclude an interview, the person is either put into the “no” pile or the “maybe” pile. It’s very rare that I actually decide I’m going to hire someone during the interview. The exception being if they’re the last interview and they’re clearly superior. I usually interview 5-7 people and end up with about 2-4 in the maybe pile. I then look at my notes, their resumes, etc and make a decision. Anyone who is a maybe, I usually ask the job offer/interviews question so I know a timeline. At the end of the interview, I always say I have other interviews to conduct (unless I don’t, and then I say we’ve concluded the interview process and will make a decision shortly) even if they were great and I end up hiring them. Getting asked about job offers and other interviews is a good sign, but it just means you haven’t been eliminated at that point. Being told they have more interviews to conduct, in my opinion, isn’t a sign at all because it’s often just a fact and means it’s going to be a bit before we get back to you.
In my experience no one wanted me to go above and beyond they (management) always thought i was trying to steal their job which i dont want to be a manger lol
Some managers can definitely be like that. However I wouldn’t say that in an interview!
Yes! Sometimes people are intimidated and they behave with so much insecurity...for no reason!
@Ben Talks Talent - Interview Advice I said that in my very first interview. Looked her straight in the eyes when she asked where I saw myself in a few years or what was my goal in the company "My goal is to have your job." She looked surprised and I got the job. I was 19.
Good tips I have to admit. These are base level necessities, really.
So I recently blanked, hard, during a first-round interview. It was virtual, and I wasn't aware that it would be multi-panel until I got on the call. I had already worked half a day and was mentally fried, so when I was asked the first question, my mind went blank. My nerves crept in. I've gotten nervous and rambled, sure. But I've never had gotten so nervous where I couldn't find any words to say. It was completely terrifying. But finally, I remembered we are humans first, so I stopped, apologized, and explained I didn't realize I would be talking to multiple people and had just gotten off a morning shift. They were really understanding and resumed asking me questions. Once I got on track, I was fine. Still nervous but more coherent and relaxed. I thought I would never hear from them again, but sure enough, they invited me to move forward with the position.
Love the energy
Thank you! I will keep bringing it Katleho!
Such a pain and wasteful mind games
I agree. It can be so frustrating!
Just like dating in western culture, especially for men nowadays. I feel sorry for those who have to participate in that (I'm "self employed" (according to the IRS) and I don't date locally (thankfully I can travel frequently)) so I somewhat have it good not having to deal with a lot of things lol
I've definitely mentioned starting my own business in an interview, never got the job. But at least it's a lesson learned.
I had a few interviewers swearing and cussing during the interview for 30-45 minutes! Also, some using the words: bro, chief, boss, dawg, homie and g! lol!
Yikes. Not very professional.
When I was looking for my first job in 1998, I was rejected due to my nature of naturally being a person who speaks proper and doesn't cuss or use slang. Up to now I have not changed much, and it has usually worked in my favor. However, I can never forget those (should I say "kids" since that is what I would have called them at that age today?) who passed on me because I didn't "fit in" and I came across like the proper nerd type who would be serious and expect things to be done, like a black Sheldon Cooper. Some people do not like a person who appears like they might be too professional because they want to be around people they think they can get away with stuff with. I might as well add this: I know many people use race as an excuse for "being held back" all the time, but you see that I am black with an actual African name and I have done well in all cases EXCEPT the one where I seemed or appeared to be "too good." So, regardless of your color, your DEMEANOR should outshine whatever preconceived notions people have. None of the people who I've interviewed with looked at me and saw me as a potential troublemaker or potentially violent when angry threat. They either saw me as a polite, professional and well-spoken clean cut guy, or someone to avoid because I "look like" I'm serious about things and wouldn't tolerate others goofing around, etc. Yes, looks can sometimes be deceiving, but notice that my race was never the final thing people judged on based on common stereotypes. Present yourself correctly and people will respect and consider you (in most cases), and that is even more true in many countries outside of western culture.
Very good advice. I had been out of work for months; but I did make sure they knew I was looking for the right role and I was in it for the long haul. And I'd relocate on my cost and in spare time (with approved time off in advance to move). I also let them know we'd be buying a home to be within some reach in the worse housing market in 40 years (We are investing for the long term). I got above my asking salary, 2 more weeks of vacation, and 1% additional on bonus structure for my role.
Always protect your partners even under interview 🙏
What happens outside of interview stays outside of a interview
Yes I was so perplexed when I was in my group interview and everyone said I’m nervous 😬 I was like well I guess that makes me over confident lol
The acronym thing is usually a north american problem. I'm from south america and it's not that usual for us to use acronyms, even in english.
Where in South America?
Great advice Ben, thank you.
Congratulations to you all 🎊
It’s tough though when you are small business but looking for a part time job and you don’t want to give up your business! How to deal with it? Thank you
That’s a good question! I may need to make a video on it to explain.
I was late, but arrived on time with no video, so it was tech issues that required me to download the software on another computer to finally get video to work. Whole thing was 12 min after but we stayed four min after the hour. I'm optimistic it went well.
The tip that I have an issue with is "don't ask what you do here" meaning you did not homework on the company vs "don't throw out a lot of acronyms" meaning the recruiter is clueless to the acronyms that may apply to the job in the industry that
person is interviewing for.
I think it’s accurate. Maybe not fair per se but that’s interviewing
what if the hiring manager is late ? This has happened quite a lot in my experience ...
You just kind of have to deal with it unfortunately
Amazing advice! Subscribed. Quick question. I'm interviewing for my dream job this week. Is it wrong to tell the recruiter that "this is my dream job" in the phone screen? I want to show enthusiasm - but I don't want to come off crazy! Thanks!
I wouldn’t say it’s “wrong” but it does remove some of your negotiating leverage to say that. But demonstrating enthusiasm is key so some sort of expression like that is important!
I’m curious about interviewing at a startup. Would it still be bad to talk about interest in entrepreneurship if you are interviewing for a 6 mo small company?
I made this video - How to Successfully Interview With a Startup
ua-cam.com/video/LCmiKLMk2SI/v-deo.html
Yeah, the swearing part. I'm so glad I don't swear anyway, so I don't have the problem of slipping up. I had a job interview yesterday and the hiring manager swore a few times, as we were in comfortable conversation and i wonder if she was impressed that I didn't lol
It’s funny because they will swear but hold it against you that you did lol. Good call Neetrab, thanks for the comment!!!
@@BenTalksTalent haha yup!
"that wasn't part of my job, that wasn't my responsibility" I definitely low balled myself on an answer I gave... I said I don't domodeling, but I definitely did a few times in my current role lol.
It can be a small thing but the way an interviewer interprets that can be super damaging to your candidacy. In a really competitive race for a role it can have a huge impact.
@@BenTalksTalent yeah it was for a high profile financial company so boom. lesson learned
@@noldi123 sometimes the only way to learn lessons is the hard way
I had arrived roughly about an hour/hour 1/2 early to an interview. Normally I would never arrive this early. However, in my defense, my car was in the shop, too broke for an Uber/Lyft, didn't know anyone well enough to ask them for a ride, so my only alternative was to use public transportation to get to my interview. In my neck of the woods the bus system is not very reliable. Figured if the bus was late, broke down I had some wiggle room to catch another bus . Prayed the entire way. 😉
Great advice, thank you! Consider turning down the background music.
12:29 Ben, in your opinion, is it ok to ask them if we can “circle back” to the question?
What if the employer is late for the interview? Is that a red flag for me?
If they don’t have a compelling reason, yes
Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Just started watching these I need help I have interviews and not landing shit
I got told “I definitely you think deserve a shot” im overthinking it because my interview was 15 minutes long, is this bad?
better to say I don't know then lie but asking to clarify is a good idea yet if you still can't answer after that then explain and apologize is what I do
Why did they ask what you did not like about your previous manager?
It’s kind of a trap really lol
How do answer what is your goal
That’s a great question. I made need to do a video to truly do a good job. Was the question asked just like that? That directly with no other context?
Is it ok to ask if there are opportunities for growth within the company?
Yes, if done the right way and if there are additional questions you have.
Hi…, I did an interview and according to the video it’s like I impressed the recruiter and I think they liked me.. but unfortunately when I was sending a thank you msg I did some error in writing will this affect me n not be hired? But I sent apology already
I disagree with your point about clarification. I think clarifying a question or an unfamiliar term in an interview shows that you can work well with teams where the requirements are constantly changing. It also demonstrates your humility and your ability to overcome your ego when you are not sure about anything.
In other words, you come across more as genuine when you ask for clarification because we are all human, not an answering machine. So naturally we will all have knowledge gaps and trying to understand what the question is asking is a way to build trust with the recruiter.
Well we don’t have to agree on everything, I hear your perspective and get your view point. Thank you for your comment!
@@BenTalksTalent What would you do if you genuinely do not know an answer to a question? My biggest fear is appearing arrogant of my lack of knowledge
As a hiring manager i would much rather have an honest, "i don't know," than have a candidate make up an answer. I will eventually find out that they didn't know; at that point that person just lost my trust
You’d rather an I don’t know candidate than a I will find the answer candidate.
💯this Guy is GOLDEN ladies and Gentlemen...keep it coming Ben
Thank you Noelle! More on the way!
I have a dui 3 year ago , will Tesla hire someone with dui ?
I am actually not sure on their policy there.
Thanks !!
Why is your nervous not a sign of vulnerability?
In the tech field, as a programmer, you couldn't have done everything or know everything. I show how I would research and get myself up to speed on that technical tangent.
Brilliant tutorial Ben! Thanks a lot! I have one question - if I will get question e.g. "why do You want to be part of us", "why Tesla" etc.. it is good to add that in present company I am burned and need new challenges which at my present job I can't get, find etc.? - thanks!
Thank you! I wouldn’t say that, I prefer to make it about something your current company/role can’t offer you that this one can. Thank think that’s positions you much better!
@@BenTalksTalent good - thank You!
@@luked272 you are welcome homie!
Glad I don't say these things lol. Something else is causing my interview fails.
There are a lot of reasons why good candidates don’t get the job. All you can do is control what you can control my delicious breakfast food friend lol. If you ever have any topics you want covered in a video let me know!
These are fantastic, Ben! Thank you! By the way, how early can I/should I join a virtual interview? (What’s acceptable?)
Virtual I would join 1-2 minutes prior. They could be using the line for something else. However, I would make sure your zoom line works if it’s zoom, and if it’s Skype make sure your Skype works etc. thanks for watching!!!
@@BenTalksTalent that makes sense! Thanks, Ben.
@@UmairActorModel you’re welcome!!!
Hi Ben. I have a question about job applications. When I applied to a senior technical role, I felt that my working experience may not meet their requirement. They want at least 5 years, but I only have 4 years. So when I applied, I left a message to HR: if you are looking for a candidate with more working experience, I would accept a junior level role. Do you think that message will hurt me somehow? Thank you!
It could to be honest. If you are only one year less than the job requirement but you feel you are qualified, you should just apply. People get hired all the time when they are slight below the ideal amount of experience. However, now they know you are open to a more junior role and they might try to slot you in for that role. I’m sorry, I’m sure that’s not what you wanted to hear.
Hey ben, I want to ask you a question! recently I have gone through couple of rounds of Interview with Tesla, every stage went really went, and finally the lead recruiter set up my final Interview with a lead engineer which went picture perfect and after the interview recruiter herself emailed me back that lead engineer highly spoke about me and alll. However, after a day or two I got an email saying they like me to do another round of Interview with another Manager. And she didn't even turn on her camera and asked some behavorial questions and bit technical which I fairly nailed it. Is it common to request another layer of Interview and turn off her camera??
I set the bar at being 15 minutes early tops before an interview.
I think ten minutes is perfect!
I had an interview yesterday for a fellowship post. Didn't say any of these. They asked me about how I feel about working in a Team...I told them I love working with a good team, and till now I have been fortunate to have worked with good people and all are still in touch. They asked about what will you do after 1 year of this fellowship, and they want someone to stay with thm for atleast few years... For that I told them would love to do that... Also asked about my husband's profession . Three of the pannel members were all looked friendly and smiling throughout...at the end they said you will here from us by next week ... Feeling hopeful whats ur opinion
It all sounds positive to me. Some of it seems like buying signs. Asking about husbands profession is a bit weird though.
Thanks for replying. May be to know the family background. I m taking it as a positive sign as if they r not seeing me as a suitable candidate why would they be interested to know about my family. Let's see though , will update as soon as I hear from them
Dear Ben, what you should say when English is not your first language, even you speak everything, you are not secure about using the best vocabulary. But I speak 2 other languages too.
My hiring manager called me for block chain developer role, and she took my telephonic interview, and told next week there will be technical round and she gave me some questions to prepare but at the day of interview when I asked her why didn't you take my interview, she told panel not available, will update you later, again after 3 days later I called her, and she told, you didn't pass the screening, I told whatever you asked I answered, you only told next week there is technical round, then why it's not shortlisted, that also without taking interview, she told you may pass interview, but also next round is of communication, and the clients are outside of india, so I didn't want to waste yours time, I said how did you know that I can't communicate with them, she told I am hiring manager so I know everything, and I understood that she is saying silly reasons, I told you may be hired new candidate, that's the reason nothing else.
My god. I have broken about ten of your rules. I am never going to get a job.. 😣
Don’t be down on yourself Scott! You can do this!
i got this !!!
Yes you do!
@@BenTalksTalent i Got the Job , thank you so much !!!!!!
@@vladimiramador8178 let’s go!!! Congrats Vladimir!
When the interviewis over you ask: "So how did I do".
Actually if you want to ask " what is it that you do you here" you can readjust it. Its not its a bad questions its just too vague, and they already assume you would know.
I have interview with disney on Friday please help me I'm pestry chef
Thank you, Ben. I'm slowly lifting up my tilted head.
You are welcome Maria! Don’t get down on yourself!
Thanks, Ben💖
Well in my life time I had some interviews .. but now the managers that interview you , are unprofessional unprepared and never get back to you and most people that are being interviewed..are far more professional..yes we have to impress but so do they .who wants to work for unprofessional people..had my share.😊
That’s fair. Definitely a double standard.
2:54 Of course you can bet those efforts won't be paid for.
How do I avoid negativity on past employers when the reason I left my last position so quickly is because my hiring manager straight up got physically abusive with my co-worker.
I made this video about that - How to Talk About Past TERRIBLE JOBS in Job Interviews
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I've done this alot but I've only 2 of the 20 🎉😅
Well, if it wasn’t my job, then I likely didn’t do the job, ever. This is part of the reason I loathe interviews. They don’t always want the right answers, they want you to sell yourself to them. Let’s not talk about when hiring managers drop the ball and don’t get back to candidates when they say they will. I could go on and on..