Voici comment vous pouvez établir efficacement une relation avec l’intervieweur.

I have found in my journey that when you share stories you will find shared experiences and relative commonalities. When sharing these stories often times you will find a mirroring of language which will foster empathy. As you begin to ask more questions you will also see a more relaxed body language in which both parties are eager to continue follow up.

Building rapport with the interviewer is about making a connection: 1. First impression is critical. Smile and make eye contact with your interviewer. 2. Your body language communicates volumes. Offer a firm handshake if you are having in-person interviews. 3. Listen actively and answer their questions confidently and enthusiastically. 4. Be honest and authentic in your responses. 5. Express your strong interest in the role and in the company. 6. Ask thoughtful questions about the job and workplace 7. Make the interviewer like you; establish an aura of confident modesty. 8. End the interview on a positive note, thanking them for their time.

A small point, important yet often overlooked, is the need to understand precisely before the interview who you will be meeting. In my experience, candidates are sometimes given appointments without clear communication from the company or headhunter about who they will be seeing. Often, they are only told to ask for a person who may not be actively involved in the interview. If you have any doubts, do ask for clarification. This enables you to conduct a background check on the individuals, which can be highly valuable during the interview. Knowing your interviewers' backgrounds allows you to tailor your responses and build rapport more effectively.

Listen attentively so you can ask a question about something the interviewer said. This shows you were actively listening, and not just thinking about what you wanted to say next.

Throughout my years as a career transition consultant, I have emphasized to candidates the importance of leveraging achievements in their resumes and interviews to substantiate their skills. Achievements cannot be improvised; they require careful thought and strategic presentation. This means having a diverse set of accomplishments ready to showcase specific skills relevant to the position. Tailoring these examples to the interview context not only highlights your prowess but also demonstrates your ability to apply your expertise effectively. This preparation ensures you can illustrate your strengths compellingly and convincingly to potential employers.

The follow up email is all that, but is also an incredible opportunity, often overlooked, to address any concern that your interviewer may have that you fear you have not adequately explained. It certainly singles you out if few people do it, but you may see it simply as a marketing tool to help you close a sale. If your interview was one of the firsts they had, you may wish to wait a few days instead of 24 hours as suggested in this article, as it’s only human to forget who you have interviewed when you are interviewing many people.

The most essential thing for developing a rapport with the interviewer is to gain knowledge as much as possible about the prospective employer company and the interviewer. One of my favourite recommendations is to present yourself with a 'you' oriented approach and not a 'me' oriented approach to build rapport. Which means that the more you customise your discussion from the interviewer's point of view, you will find a deeper connect because you come across as a solution provider. So research the company to understand their vision, mission and goals. Use your network to understand the job's pain points so that you clearly come across as a candidate who aligns well with what they are looking for and a rapport is established.