How to Ace Your Face-to-Face!

>> Hey everyone. It's Stuart Gladding [phonetic]. Here to drop in on my twin brother, Billy's interview. We all know how nerve racking interviews can be. It's hard to keep your composure under pressure. I mean after all, there's a lot riding on this. So let's head in there and see if Billy prepared for this interview. [ Music ] >> Mr. Gladding. Good morning, how are you? >> I'm good. Thank you. Thank you for seeing me. I'm sorry I was late, there was an accident on 495. There was a guy that was texting and driving, can you believe it? And -- >> All right folks, right off the bat. Excuses. Never going to fly on a first interview. Always leave with plenty of time to get there. And have the directions handy for one, maybe two potential routes. Better yet, if you can take a practice drive a couple days before, do that. All right. Back to the action. >> -- so nervous. But I'm glad I made it, and you know, I apologize. I'm here and, you know. >> It's all right. Well let's get started. Do you have your resume? >> I thought that you guys had my resume. I sent it over last week to your secretary. And it has a lunch pail on the top right-hand corner. I put it up there, because I'm ready to get to work. >> Okay. Well, let me just pull it up. >> Oh, classic blunder. Never assume that the employer will have your resume handy. They see hundreds of them every week. So make sure you bring some with you. >> So why don't you begin by telling me about yourself. >> [Chuckles] that's a broad question don't you think? >> Okay. Yes. That was a broad question. But never question the questions of the person asking the question. Seriously though, don't act above the process. It's going to make you look cocky. >> Tell me, what is one of your greatest successes, and how did you achieve it? >> Greatest successes, how I -- I got the most investment income at the Young Entrepreneur's Club. >> That was weird. First of all, they're looking for specifics in your answers. Examples. Steps you took. They want to know about your skills and about your determination. You have to dig deeper than the one sentence response. And take your time. If you need a minute to let the question sink in, than take a minute. >> Mr. Gladding, why do you want to work here? >> Why do I want to work here? Well I know some people that work here, and I like those people; they're good people. And I think that you guys could really help me out with what I'm trying to do, you know, to take my -- >> Eh. They don't want to know what they can do for you. They want to know what you can do for them. Geeze! >> Okay [chuckles] well, do you have any questions for me? >> Questions for you? Good question. >> Oh folks, this is good. This is a huge part of the interview. Let's see what he's got. >> No. Naa. >> Oh. Always have some questions handy to ask the interviewer. It will let them know that you're interested, and that you put some thought into the process. >> Well, this went well. We'll be in touch. >> Thank you. >> [Music] that did not go well. The will not be in touch. Here's some other important things to keep in mind. Analyze the job description you're interested in. Research the company and industry. Practice interviewing with someone who will give you honest feedback. Have your outfit ready the night before. Try to drive the interview with things that you're comfortable talking about. Have tangible results to talk about. Be confident; not arrogant. And finally, be honest and be yourself. [ Music ]