What to Achieve in an Interview – From Both Sides of the Desk

What are three things the applicant wants to achieve by the interview’s close?

• You want to have understood the challenges the company faces and how you can make a difference for them, going forward.
• You want to have made your case, presenting your track record of accomplishments as they relate to the position you seek.
• You want to have learned how working for the company can advance your career goals and objectives.

What are three things the interviewer wants to achieve?

• You want to have conducted a fair interview; having given the applicant the same time, questions, and opportunity to present as you provided others.
• You want to have learned more about the applicant’s work history, track record, and potential to contribute than the application and resume combined would otherwise have told you.
• You want to have described your company, the position opening, and the challenges of both in a fair and balanced manner.