In the hiring process, the first interview (or phone screen) is an introduction to the company, role, and members of the team you’re potentially joining. The second interview is a chance to go more in-depth. It’s also a chance to cement your impression as a strong candidate.
Demonstrate you’re the right candidate for the role by highlighting your experience, skills, and knowledge about the company and role you’re interviewing for. Show them the value you’ll bring to their organization.
Here are some tips for success:
During the second interview:
Show excitement and interest throughout the process. Consistently demonstrate that you’re excited for the role and committed to sticking through the process. If you’re interviewing virtually, you can review Tips for Virtual Interviews.
Highlight what you plan to bring to the role. Outline specific and clear ideas you have for the role and what contributions you believe you can make to the team.
Tie up loose ends. If there were any topics left uncovered during the first interview, be sure to bring them up again. You can also dive deeper into some of the questions you asked during the first interview.
Prepare questions to ask. Be sure to prepare questions that are well-thought out and open-ended. Some examples of questions might be:
- What would you describe as success in this role? Or How is success and performance measured?
- How would you describe an ideal employee?
- What would be the greatest challenge I might face in this role within the first year?
Be prepared to answer:
- “What is your greatest weakness?” Answer the question honestly and follow it up immediately with a solution to overcome it. Some examples might be procrastination or tendency to take on too much responsibility.
- Tell me more about your current/most recent job? Give a short and clear answer that clearly describes your responsibilities and skills.
- Describe an achievement you’re proud of. Be sure to use simple terms to describe your accomplishment. In addition to highlighting your achievement, this is a chance for your interviewer(s) to understand more about your previous work experience.
After the interview, you’ll likely discuss the next steps. Be sure to follow up with any work samples that should be shared. And don’t forget to send a thank you note to each person you interviewed with.
No matter where you are in your job searching process, we are wishing you the best of luck.
If you’d like to speak with a Balance Staffing Recruiter directly, contact us!