08/04/2026
Remember, you earned it...
I've lost count how many times I have interviewed people who come into an interview unsure if they should be there.
However, it's important to remember that you are there because you earned it. Sometimes you will get the YES and sometimes NO, but you've earned that chance.
Let's take it a step further. It is key to remember that companies hire because they have a need, and it's essential that you show them not only how you fulfill that need today, but how you will grow it tomorrow.
Managers tend to look at the immediate and the future or "potential" that candidates bring. This goes beyond the job requirements. This is where your hard skills meet your soft skills.
🌟 The right attitude and energy can enhance everything you bring to the position. (Think of the person who knows the job, but does not have the drive. This is how you can give yourself an edge!)
In your next interview, think about today, but show them your potential and let them know that you are far more than today's needs.
TIP: Think of how you would show them BEFORE the interview, so you do not have to think of it IN the interview.
Practice by answering this question:
➡️ If you're hired today, what specific steps will you take over the next year to improve your performance and become more valuable to our team?
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