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Have you heard about "bridge statements?" For example: "𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈..." - Use this to transition from a general question to a specific example that showcases your skills. "𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜, 𝐈'𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈..." - Seamlessly introduce your achievements or relevant experiences. "𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬..." - Turn a theoretical question into a practical demonstration of your expertise. Bridge statements are important in interviews because they allow you to: 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: They help you direct the discussion toward your strengths, achievements, and relevant experiences, ensuring that you showcase the best aspects of your candidacy. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬: Even if the interviewer's questions don't directly touch on your most impressive qualifications, bridge statements give you a way to introduce and emphasize these points. 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: They enable you to stay on topic and avoid digressions. This ensures that your responses remain concise and impactful. 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Using bridge statements shows that you are well-prepared and strategic in your communication, which can impress interviewers and demonstrate your professionalism. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: They help create a cohesive and compelling story about your professional journey, making it easier for interviewers to understand your value proposition. #hiringandpromotion #careers #interviewtips #careerdevelopment

📌 Describe a challenging situation you faced at work and how you resolved it. It's a tricky question out there that many fall on! Anyone looking for answers? Here it's right here in this 2 Minute Read! #interview #interviewtips #interviewquestionsandanswers

If you don't go beyond the basics, you might not crack the interview. You’ve likely mastered the fundamentals, from researching the company and preparing answers to dressing professionally. But to truly stand out, you need to focus on some important details that many candidates overlook. Here’s what you might be missing: ▶️ Leverage small talk to build rapport: Those initial moments, whether chatting with the receptionist or during casual conversation, can set a positive tone. Use them to create a friendly connection that helps you stand out from other candidates. ▶️ Match the interviewer's tone: Pay attention to the interviewer’s style and adapt yours to fit. If they’re casual and relaxed, mirror that approach. If the atmosphere is more formal, adjust accordingly. This shows you’re a good cultural fit and can seamlessly fit into their team. ▶️ Come prepared with engaging anecdotes: Instead of just sticking to your rehearsed answers, bring along a few interesting stories from your past work experiences. These stories should show how you’ve used your skills and tackled challenges. Real-life examples are more engaging and help the interviewer see how you handle situations. Plus, personal stories make the conversation feel more natural and less like a script. Paying attention to these nuances can turn a good interview into a great one, showing you’re not just another candidate, but the one they’ve been looking for. Agree? #interviewtips #interviewpreparation #linkedinforcreators #interviewquestions

Oh no, I messed up the interview! This can be our common expression after an interview if we don't focus on the "Communication Skill". This is the soft skill that can give you hard times as it is often neglected by many. The corporate sector stands on the pillars of communication and it is the most important soft skill. Still we all prepare for the exams from day one but before one day for the interviews. You can get 5 different articles on the importance of communication skills but the ways to improve it are given below:- 1) Read articles daily Speaking without the correct knowledge just adds to your list of committed blunders. So to avoid this, read at least 2 news articles daily. 2) Summarize the Articles Once done reading the articles, summarize them in your own words and try to frame them in your mind as if you are about the write an essay on the same. 3) Mirror practice Take a topic and read articles related to it. Then stand infront of the mirror and try to speak on the same topic. Just prepare the pointers and not the whole speech. A 2 min mirror practice is preferable. 4) Debate Not a debate competition but you can take this as a fun activity with your friends. Have a debate with them on any topic. If you were doing the above 3 regularly you and your friends will notice that you have already improved a lot! Follow these tips and stay tuned for more! So next time your interviewer asks- "Speak on the topic- 'Black and White', you will know exactly what to answer and stand in the top 1% candidates." Do you know the correct meaning of the topic -'Black and White' in a group discussion? Let us know in the comments below! #careers #socialmedia #socialnetworking #branding #personalbranding #onlineadvertising #storytelling

Quick take on Glassdoor reviews: YES, you should always check Glassdoor reviews before an interview. However, it's not as cut and dried as one might think. 👉 As we all know, negative reviewers are far more likely to leave a review than positive ones. Keep that in mind when reading them. 👉 Make sure you are looking at reviews from the right department, especially in big companies. A company could get hundreds of terrible reviews from one department and good reviews in others. 👉 Don't just drop an interview because of bad reviews. Ask about them in the interview. If an interviewer dodges them, or worse, gets angry (yes, I've seen that), definitely take that as a red flag. But I have also had interviewers address negative reviews thoughtfully and professionally, demonstrating ways they are working to improve. Use company reviews as a piece of information to add to the pile. They're not the end all be all, and shouldn't be the sole reason for making a decision. But they can give you good questions to ask in an interview and open a dialog that could help you learn even more about a company with whom you are interviewing. #interviewtips #interviewpreparation #interviewprep #interviewcoaching #interviewadvice #interviewing

Interviewing, simply put, is mastering the art of story telling 📊 Here are some general interview tips and advise: 👉 You are talking the interviewer on a journey of your background and story, you know your story better than anyone! 👉 Think of when you read a book. The full stops, the paragraphs where you take a pause, and enter the next section, same applies when you are telling your story 👉 Bring energy, show your personality, speak slow, clear and concise. Try to remain calm and really focus on your answer by using the STAR Framework 👉 Always imagine you are trying to paint a picture for the interviewer to be able to understand the what, why and how you went about your tasks or project’s 👉 Take the approach that the interviewers have no idea of the previous companies you worked in, how they operate, and why any of the projects would be important to the business? 👉 Explain the project, the purpose, the why, YOUR involvement and the outcome (Time or Money Saved, Streamlined X Processes etc..) 👉 Don't give generic, surface level answers that everyone else will give, think outside the box, put yourself in the shoes of the interviewer and ask yourself during preparation... Does this paint a clear picture? 👉 Don't just talk technologies, talk value, business value & outcomes Fail to prepare, prepare to fail as they say 🚀 #InterviewTips #DataInterview #InterviewPreparation #MachineLearning #DataEngineer #DataTransformation

Want to increase your probability of winning in an interview? Win the interviewer. People hire those they like and trust. If you want to be liked and trusted in an #interview, you should: ✅ Read their body language ✅ Listen to their verbal queues about what's important to them ✅ Pay attention to the things they talk about ✅ Subtly mirror their behavior, tone of voice, cadence of speech ✅ Bring up your impression of the (role, company, value set, market challenges) and engage them in dialogue ✅ Ask questions to gain information that you can turn into knowledge to ask more questions. Does this work? Think about it for a second. What does it feel like when someone you've just met asks you questions? It feels like they care. It feels like they're thinking critically about your answers. It feels like they're prepared, curious, and interested. 😲 It might surprise you to know that the interviewer should be the one who feels they are interesting, important and special. Invest in the interviewer. And, FYI, rapid fire questions are not the way to go. The goal is a dialogue. If asking genuine questions and sparking conversation in an interview doesn't feel natural to you, we can help! Raven Road Partners #coaching #recruiting

3 mistakes to avoid when you answer “Tell me about yourself” in an interview (that is, unless you don’t mind making a “meh” first impression 🤷🏻♀️) 💨 Mistake #1: Rushing through the answer It’s natural to want to rush through this question in anticipation of the harder questions that may come later in the interview. But rushing through this first question makes you miss out on a huge opportunity to make a great first impression (yes, they matter!). This question serves as the foundation for the rest of the interview and is your chance to set the stage, so it’s essential to slow down and take your time giving a thoughtful response. This helps you set a positive tone and establish rapport with the interviewer from the outset. 🥱 Mistake #2: Listing off every item on your resume While it may be tempting to just walk them through your resume line-by-line, remember: your interviewer already has your resume. Instead of regurgitating information, help them make sense of it by highlighting the experiences and achievements most relevant to the position you’re applying for. Showcase how your past experiences have prepared you to excel in the role at hand. 📄 Mistake #3: Reciting a memorized script Delivering your response as if you’re reading from a rehearsed script can come across as robotic and disengaged. Interviewers are looking for authentic, genuine responses that provide insight into YOU, not something ChatGPT told you to say. Avoid reciting a memorized answer verbatim. Instead, aim to have talking points that you can deliver with a conversational tone, like you’re talking to a new coworker over coffee. Remember to SMILE and vary your tone of voice. By doing so, you’ll not only avoid sounding overly rehearsed, but also convey warmth and authenticity (two key factors for likability.) 👉 Remember to take your time, highlight the most relevant experiences you bring, and sound conversational in your response. #jobhunt #interviewtips #jobinterviews #interviews #interviewmistakes #interviewstrategy

Are you sure you are ready for your next interview? Imagine this: You're all set to slay your next interview. You’ve rehearsed your answers, polished your resume, and are feeling confident. The interviewer shoots their first question, "Tell me about yourself." You pause, and then reply: "In what sense?" Suddenly, the conversation is off to an awkward start. The interviewer was looking for a smooth introduction—your opportunity to showcase your personality, experience, and what makes you a strong candidate for the role. Instead, you missed a chance to take control of the conversation. 🧠 Here’s another example: 1️⃣ **The Startup Hustle**: You’re in a startup interview, and the interviewer asks, "How would you approach scaling our product from 1,000 to 10,000 users?" Instead of diving into a detailed, creative response, you reply: "Can you clarify what you mean by scaling?" Here, the question is straightforward, and they’re looking for your ideas and problem-solving skills. Asking for clarification could make you appear unsure, when what’s needed is agility and confidence. 2️⃣ **The Corporate Deep Dive**: Now, picture yourself in a corporate interview. The interviewer asks, "Can you walk me through a time when you led a team to success?" Instead of sharing a structured story highlighting your leadership, you respond: "Do you mean leading as in managing people or managing tasks?" In this scenario, instead of giving a direct, confident example of your leadership, your response could make you seem indecisive. In both cases, effective communication—clear, confident, and relevant—is what sets apart candidates who succeed from those who don’t. Interviewers often want to see how well you can take initiative, articulate your thoughts, and engage in meaningful dialogue without stumbling over simple questions. In our next posts, we’ll dive deeper into how to adapt your communication style to different interview types—whether you're in a creative startup or a structured corporate environment. Your conversation skills will make all the difference. 💡 Stay tuned as we explore how the right communication approach can turn tough interview questions into opportunities to shine. And GleoAI to remain updated with such posts. 🌟 #InterviewMastery #EffectiveCommunication #TailoredConversations #JobInterviews #AdaptabilityInAction #GleoAI #InterviewSuccess #PersonalizedStrategies #StartupVsCorporate #CommunicationSkills

"What gave you the audacity to show up for this interview when you barely know anything about my company. Is that how unserious you are, or does this interview look like a joke to you?" I applied for a job at a particular company. They called four of us for an interview with HR. After the first interview, I was rescheduled for another meeting with the founder. During the interview, the founder said, "I will be hiring you for this role, Priscillia. You impressed me with your questions and ideas. Do you know that among all the candidates, you're the only one who understands our company to some extent? Others didn't even know what we do." "How on earth can you show up for an interview without a good knowledge of what the company does? Or do you think this is a tutorial lesson? I was shocked when the founder said those things because I didn't know people still make sure mistake. Now, listen. If you're preparing for an interview, the first thing you should do, aside from learning how to introduce yourself properly, is to understand what the company is all about. Never go to an interview without knowing the company to some extent. It won't just stop you from getting the job, it will also present you as an unserious candidate. Follow me Priscillia Tochukwu for More educating and valuable contents.I create and nurture web3 communities through active engagements. P:S: Repost this so others can learn.