When interviewing for a job,
(L)isten for the needs, challenges, and obstacles of your potential employer. Turn the table on your interviewers by asking key questions: "What are the greatest challenges your company faces? What are the greatest threats? What is the most difficult thing about finding the right person for this job?"
Be quick to (A)ssess. How can you fill the gap with either something you know, something you can help to discover, or perhaps, someone else you know? This doesn't have to be from your own work experience; you can apply what you know and have experienced in life to demonstrate your ability to meet this need.
(S)erve them. Drop the entitlement attitude. There's nothing more meaningful than to hear someone say, "I believe I can help this need.It would give me great personal fulfillment to serve in this way."
Offer (E)nthusiastic expressions. You don't have to do high-fives and cheer to be enthusiastic. Take notes and share what the most exciting things about the job seem to be. Communicate that you're confident the right door will open at the right time. Tell them you'd love the opportunity to serve by (meeting the specific need), but if you're not the best one for the job, then wish them the best in their search.
(R)elease and press on. Your value and well-being are not dependent on this one job. Put other opportunities in the pipeline.
Stepping Up to the Plate Being a positive force is so much more than having a good attitude.It's taking the time to listen to the needs of others and help them meet their goals, while at the same time, working toward what you want, whether that means a new career or advancing in the one you have.
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