Go for the job offer, then decide if you want the job

When you go for a job interview, we recommend that you pursue the job as if the offer of employment is your life’s ambition. All too often, candidates may think that an interview is not going well, the salary is too low, the person with whom they are interviewing is a jerk, or that the office atmosphere seems shabby, or less feng shui than they hoped. It’s human nature to make snap decisions based on first impressions, only to regret them later. When those thoughts are in the back of your mind, you consciously or unconsciously give up halfway through the interview, significantly reducing the possibility of getting a job offer. Going into the interview with a positive interview mindset could make all the difference.

Focus on Getting the Job Offer

Consider this: maybe the interview is going better than expected, maybe you’ll impress management enough to increase the original salary range, maybe the interviewer won’t be your future boss, or maybe the company is scheduled to move into a new, modern space next month. Our interview tip - stay focused on getting the job offer! Keep all that stuff going on in the back of your mind in the back of your mind. The best job interview advice we can give you is to be professional and finish what you started to the best of your ability. No one has a gun to your head to take this job. You're in the driver's seat because you can always withdraw from the process or turn down an offer. It’s better that you make that decision then have it made for you. So go get yourself a job offer!

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