The Awkward Pause:
Most job seekers prepare for their interviews by considering every possible question. And in most instances, this preparation helps job seekers feel ready (although still nervous). And then it happens, the silence is deafening…no one is talking. How do you handle the awkward pause?
Are you supposed to talk? Is the interviewer going to say something? Jeez…what do you do?
I call it ‘The Art of the Awkward Pause,’ and it is purposeful and is just one technique in the recruiter’s interview toolbox. Today, we want to share that technique along with others so that you can become a more competitive candidate.
Join us for today’s roundtable, where we discuss several interview strategies employed by recruiters and hiring managers. We provide job seekers with tips on how to handle interview questions that are vague by design. Our team tackles the topic of the awkward pause, providing some tips on how to navigate silence during the interview. Then we dig into specific questions that are meant to put you at ease so you open up…all while explaining why these methods are used.
Most importantly, we give you some guidance regarding when you should talk…and when you should shut up (seriously).
Listen in while we open the veil so that you, as a job seeker, can be a more successful interviewer. And yes, it goes well beyond thoroughly answering questions.