Creating a Relationship During an Interview

Creating a relationship during an interview is not something that most job candidates focus on but should.  While ultimately the goal is to get the job offer, the truth is that you may have to do several interviews before you find the perfect job or even get an offer. 



Creating a relationship during the interview, will help keep you in the forefront of the interviewer’s mind, and may help you in getting the job offer you want.  Here are a few ways you can foster a relationship during your next interviews:

• It is no secret that you need to ask questions during your interview, but are you asking the right questions that will help foster an ongoing relationship with the interviewer?  Probably not.  Questions such as what do you expect me to accomplish during my first 30-90 days of employment, what are the biggest challenges in the position or project I will be working on, and who are and what are the best attributes of my team members, are all questions that show your dedication to the company and the team. 
• Based on the answers you receive to the questions above, you can then offer how you can help, any ideas or insights you might have, and how you would identify any problems or issues.  This will show initiative and give the interview concrete information on how you would perform on the job, specifically related to the conversation you just had.  This will leave no doubt in the interviewer’s mind on whether you can handle the position.
• As your relationship develops during the interview, make sure you are clear about your intentions in wanting to work with the company.  Convey your clear goals and purpose, so the interviewer will clearly understand where you stand. 

When you follow these simple steps during your interview, you will find you have created a relationship with the interviewer.  You will give them clear information about you and they will be able to see clearly how you will fit.

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