I found it challenging to end interview answers with impact.
It would often lead me to:
A. End abruptly
B. Continue making points and ramble
That dented the perception the interviewer had of me.
I see this from my mentees during mock interviews as well.
Surprisingly, I've noticed that having more work experience is counterintuitive because you have more to share.
So, I tested many techniques, and these are 5 that work splendidly.
1. Share how you match with the role and company by giving specifics: "I know that you're looking for X skills and Y qualifications, and based on the experience I shared with you, I think we are the right fit for each other."
2. Share what you learned from the situation: "What I learned from this situation is X, and I've implemented that in my career since then."
3. Showcase something counterintuitive: "This situation taught me how top performers operate differently by doing X."
4. Display you can implement feedback: "My takeaway from the feedback I got is that I have to lead before it becomes part of my official responsibility, and this was an example of that."
5. Share how this situation helped you realize that you must learn to influence without authority: "It showed me the importance of prioritization frameworks so that we could develop consensus amongst key stakeholders."
Lastly, know when to be silent.
Embrace the quiet once you've delivered an impactful ending.
Give the interviewer time to ask follow-ups or move on.
Test it, and you will see an improvement right away.
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