I\u2019m sure many of you have found yourselves in the situation of being asked in for an interview for a role you\u2019re not sure about. Whether you applied for a role in the heat of the moment (after a bad day of work) or you\u2019ve been actively looking for some time, it\u2019s quite common to \u201cnot be so sure\u201d about a role and subsequent interview. But should you still go? Of course, and here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n
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Get the full story<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s hard to sum up a company and role solely based on the company website and google searches. Yes, you might get a good understanding of the general nature of the business and role but what type of culture do they have? What will your manager be like? Who will you be sitting next to? Where will you be sitting? Often these things can only be experienced when you have your interview. You might hit it off with your potential manager or the role turns out to be more exciting and in depth than what you originally thought. The team may be dynamic and energizing and just what you\u2019ve been looking for.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Network<\/strong><\/p>\n You are right, the job may not be the one for you, but instead they might offer you a different role. Maybe something more in line with your experience, or that next career step you\u2019ve been waiting for\u2026 because they see something special in you and want to get you working with them! Often, we see a candidate go for one role and then get pulled into the mix for another. The positive connections you make with the interviewer and team leaders also expands your network which can open opportunities for you further down the road.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n Let\u2019s face it, interviews can be nerve racking but just like most things in life the more you practice a skill the better and more confident you get, so with that in mind – interview, interview, interview. You will learn to anticipate the types of questions you may be asked and know how to improve your answers. Ultimately you will gain experience talking about your work history and qualifications. If standard testing also gets done, you\u2019ll become a wizz in these tests by the end also.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Evaluate your options<\/strong><\/p>\n Finally, if you are successful in the interview and are offered the job, it gives you options \u2013 either with another job offer or your current role. You\u2019ll be able to evaluation the benefits of each position and will be able to picture yourself in your future role and company better. You\u2019ll know information about what systems companies are using, what new benefits are being offered elsewhere and how companies may be doing business a little different\u2026 all very valuable information to assist you with your professional journey.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n