By Suzy Kridner
Career Specialist
Interviewing for a job is stressful for both the job candidate and the employer.
In Career Coach David Couper’s book, “ Outsiders on the Inside,” he lists some of the myths associated with job interviews.
You may have trouble finding the right job for you if you believe these myths:
Myth 1: The Interviewer Is Prepared
"The person interviewing you is likely overworked and stressed because he needs to hire someone," Couper says. "He may have barely glanced at your resume and given no thought to your qualifications."
Myth 2: The Interviewer Will Ask the Right Questions
Many interviewers prepare no questions beyond 'tell me about yourself,'" says Couper. And in some cases, you may be interviewing with a human resources representative or a high-level manager who doesn't have a lot of specific information about the open job's duties.
Myth 3: The Most Qualified Person Gets the Job
No one believes this myth any more, right? As Couper says, "Less-qualified but more outgoing candidates may win over an interviewer's heart."
Couper tells how to combat these myths in his book.
He also advises that job candidates should be well groomed and dressed to impress.
Read more about Couper’s myths in an article from Charles Purdy, Monster+HotJobs Senior Editor.
Career Specialist
Interviewing for a job is stressful for both the job candidate and the employer.
In Career Coach David Couper’s book, “ Outsiders on the Inside,” he lists some of the myths associated with job interviews.
You may have trouble finding the right job for you if you believe these myths:
Myth 1: The Interviewer Is Prepared
"The person interviewing you is likely overworked and stressed because he needs to hire someone," Couper says. "He may have barely glanced at your resume and given no thought to your qualifications."
Myth 2: The Interviewer Will Ask the Right Questions
Many interviewers prepare no questions beyond 'tell me about yourself,'" says Couper. And in some cases, you may be interviewing with a human resources representative or a high-level manager who doesn't have a lot of specific information about the open job's duties.
Myth 3: The Most Qualified Person Gets the Job
No one believes this myth any more, right? As Couper says, "Less-qualified but more outgoing candidates may win over an interviewer's heart."
Couper tells how to combat these myths in his book.
He also advises that job candidates should be well groomed and dressed to impress.
Read more about Couper’s myths in an article from Charles Purdy, Monster+HotJobs Senior Editor.
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