Internal interviews are a rare opportunity that many people can assume will be an easy ride, especially if they have experience within the company. However, there’s still going to be competition between the candidates so it’s important to be prepared.
Here are some internal interview tips to make sure you ace this internal opportunity.
Do your research
Even if you know your organisation well, it’s still important to understand the role. You should know what skills and experiences are needed. Understanding what it’s like to work in that role is also good to know.
Ask if there are opportunities to talk to the hiring manager or the previous postholder to get a handle on the role. Make sure you’re emphasising the right things in your skillset, whether that be soft skills or leadership skills.
Preparing answers to some common internal job interview questions is also worth it.
Use your reputation
Hiring managers interviewing internal candidates will do their best to be objective when considering who to hire. However, it’s impossible for them not to have some knowledge and preconceived notions about their existing employees.
With that being said, you can use this to your advantage. Knowing a hiring manager’s expectations of you can give you insights into how to enhance your strengths and minimise your perceived weaknesses, allowing you to challenge any preconceptions.
You may also know your hiring manager, which can give you further insights that allow you to adapt your communication style to them specifically.
Show your enthusiasm
It’s common for an internal applicant to forget the ‘why’ aspect of a job interview, especially when applying for promotions. Candidates can think that it may be obvious, with the inherent benefits of career progression within their team or department.
However, taking the time to articulate the ‘why’ of your application can be the difference maker in an internal interview.
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