Jeff H Sipe

Interview Software / 1:1 Interview & Negotiation Coaching

[Jeff H Sipe @jeffhsipe]

Answer common questions like: Tell me about yourself? & Why should we hire you? with the CTT Method:

Connectivity - Connect it back to the role and company

Three - Identify three specific items to connect

Timing/Transition - One minute or less with a follow up transition question

It’s simple, structured, and short.

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Pretty much all of us get anxious/nervous during a job interview

Practice taking deep breaths without making it obvious

You will be shocked at how much one deep breath can settle your anxiety and nerves

Try it before the interview, then do it during the interview to lower your heart rate quickly

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A flat, monotone delivery in a job interview makes you sound uninterested

Speaking fast or with a high-pitch makes you sound nervous

Aim for a steady / conversational tone

And use inflections when necessary

Lastly, I strongly recommend using pauses for more impact

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Strengths mapping is one of the most powerful interview prep exercises.

Identify your top 3 to 5 strengths.

Find the 3 to 5 core priorities in the job description.

Utilize the top 3 needs shared by your POC.

Then find the overlap.

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Interviewers form a first impression in about 7 seconds

In those initial moments they are reading your confidence, professionalism, and fit

A strong start builds positive momentum

A weak start is extremely difficult to overcome

Start strong!

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Start every behavioral answer with one sentence

Your role and company (add if a LITTLE additional specificity if needed)

"This is an example from my time as Customer Engineer at Google focused on large public sector clients.”

It establishes credibility and anchors your story

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In interviews, speed isn't the goal. Clarity is.

Listen to the interview question. Write it down.

Ask your interviewer to restate the question.

Then restate it back to the interviewer before answering.

You would be shocked by how many candidates answer the wrong question.

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Interviewers are not incentivized to give you their full attention.

You are an annoyance and an overall distraction during their already busy day.

So make it easy for them to lean in.

Strong body language. Clear pitch and tone. And answers that organized and provide depth.

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I spent 5 years as a Technical Recruiter at Google.

The people who got hired were often not the most qualified.

So while almost all candidates say what they did.

The best candidates explain HOW they did it, helping their interviewers picture them in the role.

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@KyrieIrving As a die hard Celtics fan, I gotta give you massive props Kyrie, the way you handled yourself during the finals is a lesson in professionalism/class. I know your relationship with Boston is tricky (to say the least), and for you to be above all of it, it was amazing to watch!

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@CNBC My challenge with the "can I tell you a quick story" advice in the article is that it may not be adapting to the personality type of your interviewer. Not every interviewer is going to like this style, they may see it as you trying to control the interview. Just my two cents!

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@chiquiesteban Did you ever find out an answer this is happening to me too!

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@44 Thank you for this comment, I have been posting a lot lately on LinkedIn about "interviewer accountability." Literally, no organization that I know of, has a true accountability process in place, and it is not that difficult!!

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@KIERMCD - this is the only way I have to get in touch with you, so I need to tweet you. Text me at 617-230-7834 re Cort Davies

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It's been a long time since I have been on Twitter and I am back to provide some high level tips for success. Good luck!

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Oldie, but goodie!

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@lcooney @Google Amazing, thank you Lauren!

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Program Manager Interview

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