Interview Brag Book

Why Use A Job Interview
Brag Book?

Use a job interview brag book because, what your interviewer wants MORE than anything else is PROOF.

A hiring decision is a buying decision.

Buying decisions are driven by human need for logical proof and emotional fulfillment.

In recruiting this boils down to can you, or could you do the job ?

and will you fit in with other staff, clients ect… likability.

When you consider that according to Dr Bradford Smart author of the excellent corporate recruitment methodology "Topgrading", the cost of getting a hiring decision wrong is at least 10 times the first year salary and 28 times at ‘C’ level.

It’s no wonder employers are cautious about making hiring decisions.

And though there is over 200 years of research into how to assess if someone will work out in a role, the job interview process is STILL far from accurate.

So image your having a great interview, your well prepared, looking good, feeling confident, you’re answering questions well…

But am I too smooth, too slick, answering the questions too easily, does the interviewer believe me, or do they think I’m just one of those people who excell at interview, but offer no real substance…

Bring on the Job Interview Brag Book… documented, verifyable, PROOF!

Enjoy seeing the little turning in the corners of the interviewers mouth, the subtle change in the interview conversation. This is what the interviewer wants more than ANYTHING!

A good candidate who can PROVE their achievements!

So what is a job interview brag book, and how do I get one?

Consisting of a smart business like (not covered in cartoon pictures, or loud colours) ring binder, containing those transparent plastic A4 document holders, that you exchange content for and tailor to each targeted interview.

The content you include will be confirmation of achievements, PROOF documentation, that you can use during your interview.

Note: Some interviewers following a strict structured interview format, may not be allowed to deviate from the questioning sequence, and therefore not allow you to use your brag book, or only at the end of the questioning sequence. For these interviews either use it at the end if invited, or create a duplicate (don’t leave your original documents) summarised version that you can leave with them.

Content to be included in your job interview brag book:

Educational certificates
Sales or other business awards.

Client or Colleague letters of recommendation / testimonials
Relevant subject matter published material articles, or books.

Email testimonials (often easier to ask for and collect from people than letters)

Out of work achievements maybe sporting or charitable that you feel support one of your key marketing messages.

It’s also a useful interview prop to buy you time if you’ve been asked a real tough question that knocks you off balance. 

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