- Specifically, the students who ingratiated themselves praised the organization and indicated their enthusiasm for working there, and complimented the interviewer. They didn't play up the value of positive events they took credit for or take credit for positive events even if they weren't solely responsible.
- In a job interview, that means showing deference to your interviewer, while also demonstrating self-confidence. One way to do that is to say something like, "I love your work on [whatever area]. It reminds me of my work on [whatever area]."
- Emphasize how you took control of events in your previous jobs.
- To impress your interviewer, you should talk about past work experiences where you took initiative.
- Be candid about your weaknesses.
- It's wiser to say something genuine like, "I'm not always the best at staying organized," which sounds more honest, and could make your interviewer more inclined to recommend you for the position.
- Explain what you do in order to minimize the effects of this weakness on your work. If you say you "focus too much on detail" follow up by saying something like "I make sure to often take a step back and make sure it really matters on the bigger picture and I'm not spending time on something meaningless".
- You might be tempted to tell your interviewer all about your past accomplishments — but research suggests you should focus more on what you could do in the future, if the organization hires you.
