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This is How You Get a 6-Figure Job
Justin Mecham
April 22, 2024
Hey Full Potential Zoners!
You get a 6-figure job by being the most prepared, not the smartest.
Interviews can be intimidating.
75% say interviews are the worst part of job searching (Source: Zety).
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You worry about questions that put you on the spot.
There's a way to succeed at this.
Preparation is your best tool.
Today we are going to learn how to best prepare for job interviews using my:
‘Job Interview Hot Tips'.
I am going to give you 24 more additional tips to do this right!
Let’s dive in!
Tell me about yourself.
Connect your personal story to the company's mission, showing a natural alignment.
Craft a concise 'elevator pitch' that encapsulates your professional narrative.
How do you deal with difficult people?
Practice active listening to demonstrate understanding before you respond.
Develop a calm mental script for moments of tension to maintain composure.
Tell me about when you made a mistake and how you handled it.
Quantify the impact of the mistake and the rectification to show accountability.
Discuss continuous learning habits that help you avoid similar mistakes.
Why do you want to work at this company?
Reference current news or projects from the company that excite you.
Express understanding of the company's market position and how you can contribute to its strategic goals.
Why do you want this job?
Illustrate how this role is a logical step in your career trajectory.
Mention a specific skill or experience you're eager to develop in this role.
Why should we hire you?
Align your career milestones with the job requirements to showcase readiness.
Share testimonials or feedback from previous roles that speak to your qualifications.
What can you bring to the company?
Provide a brief case study of a past success.
Describe a personal work ethic or value that you live by professionally.
What are your greatest strengths?
Link your strengths to the company’s values to show cultural fit.
Use data or specific outcomes to quantify your strengths.
What is your greatest weakness?
Share how you've turned a past weakness into a strength.
Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth with examples of ongoing training or education.
Tell me about a challenge you've faced, and how you dealt with it.
Discuss the strategic thinking or planning that went into overcoming the challenge.
Highlight any recognition or rewards received as a result of facing the challenge.
Describe a time you missed a deadline and how you dealt with it.
Share systems or tools you've since implemented to manage time more effectively.
Discuss how you now prioritize tasks to ensure critical deadlines are met.
Tell me a time when your work was criticized and how you handled it.
Outline how you solicit feedback proactively to improve your work continuously.
Discuss the creation of a feedback loop in your work process to learn and adapt quickly.
Really Being Prepared
I found myself sitting nervously in the reception area, waiting for my first big interview right before college graduation.
I had applied for a position I really wanted, but the thought of unpredictable interview questions was making my palms sweat.
I was terrified of freezing up and not having the right answers.
To combat this, I dedicated the week before to thorough preparation.
I started by researching the most commonly asked interview questions, and then I deep-dived into the specific ones related to my field.
I crafted answers that showcased my skills and aligned with the company's values, then practiced them with a friend who gave honest feedback.
During practice, I timed my responses to ensure they were concise and to the point.
I even recorded myself to observe my body language.
I also made a list of questions for the interviewer, which demonstrated my interest in the company and the role.
When the interview came, I was ready.
Each time a question was posed, I recognized it from my preparation.
This familiarity bred confidence, and I found myself answering with a composed demeanor and a clear voice.
My practiced stories highlighted my achievements and fit with the job's requirements.
Not only did I answer their questions with ease, but I also engaged the interviewers with my own thoughtful questions.
The preparation paid off—I walked out of the interview knowing I had done my best.
A few days later, not only did I get the job, but I also got the highest salary offer in my entire graduating class.
Again - you get the most money by being the most prepared, not by being the smartest.
Here's how you can make it real over the next 4 days:
Day 1: Self-Reflection and Research
List your top five professional achievements and how they align with the job you're interviewing for.
Spend at least one hour researching the company's mission, values, and recent news.
Write down how your skills and values match with the company.
ChatGPT Prompt to Help: "Help me list my top professional achievements that best align with [specific job position] at [company name], here is a copy of my resume [insert your resume]. Also, assist me in conducting research on [company name] to understand their mission, values, and recent news that I should be aware of.”
Day 2: Answer Crafting and Strength Identification
From your research yesterday, draft answers to the classic questions "Tell me about yourself" and "Why do you want to work here?"
Be sure to include your strengths that are relevant to the job description.
Practice them out loud twice.
ChatGPT Prompt to Help: "I have an interview for a [job title] at [company name]. Based on this job description [insert job description] and the company's core values, help me draft personalized answers for 'Tell me about yourself' and 'Why do you want to work here?' that include my strengths."
Day 3: Weaknesses and Scenario Preparation
Identify a professional weakness and a related skill you’ve improved.
Develop a response to "What is your greatest weakness?" that shows this progression.
Also, create and rehearse an answer to a situational question like "Tell me about a challenge you faced and how you dealt with it."
ChatGPT Prompt to Help: "I need to articulate a professional weakness and demonstrate how I've been working on it for my upcoming interview. Help me create an answer that showcases growth and improvement. Additionally, guide me in formulating a response to a situational interview question about a challenge I've faced. Here are some examples of my growth and improvement [insert examples here]. Here are some examples of challenges I have faced [insert challenges here]."
Day 4: Mock Interview and Attire Selection
Conduct a mock interview with a friend or mentor using the answers you’ve crafted.
Afterward, choose and lay out your interview attire, making sure it’s clean, fits well, and is appropriate for the company culture.
This may seem “silly” to some, but you want to get this right!
ChatGPT Prompt to Help: "I've prepared responses for common interview questions and would like to run through a mock interview session. Play the role of the interviewer and provide feedback on my responses. Here are the questions and my responses [insert questions and responses]."
The interview process is a learning experience.
Regardless of the outcome, you will emerge with greater knowledge, insight, and self-awareness.
Confidence comes from preparation.
Approach each interview with the understanding that it's not just about what you've done.
But what you can do.
Every question is an opportunity.
Until next week and with lots of love,
Justin
This Week’s Growth Recommendations
Book To Read:
"Interview Like A Boss" by Hans Van Nas
TED Talk to Watch
"Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are" by Amy Cuddy
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