Win The Interview- JOB INTERVIEW TIPS
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- If you have an interview coming up, watch our video on how to win the interview. How to do better on interviews and win the job.
Things to avoid during the interview.
Get the design job you want by interviewing better.
As a follow up to the Resume episode, Jose and Chris give you their best tips on how to perform better during the interview so that you can land the design job you want. Follow these 7 tips on how to win the interview. (Bonus Tip)
Jose's 3 tips-
00:38 Don't just talk about your work. Case studies are good way around this.
01:00 Share your process. Helps employer understand how you arrive at solutions
01:12 Ask great questions. It's supposed to be a conversation
02:19 The magic question to ask
02:53 Jose recaps
Chris' 5 tips-
03:52 Relax. If you are being interviewed, you are good enough. Otherwise, the employer wouldn't have called you.
04:09 Be a good listener. Gauge interest and go off the script and only talk about things that the employer is interested in. Don't bore the interviewer.
05:08 Don't be afraid to say "I don't know". Be thoughtful in your responses and don't make up stuff. It'll make you look bad. Punt. Compliment the interviewer and say, "That was a great question. I don't have an answer to that, but let me get back to you with a more considered response."
05:27 Be memorable by being yourself. Don't try to fit in cause you'll just fit in and no one will remember you.
07:25 Follow up after the interview by writing a hand written note. This shows your professionalism and demonstrates that you care.
07:51 Chris recaps
08:32 Role play. It's a mock interview with Chris and Jose.
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I hope someone is reading this because I just landed my first job as a Junior Graphic Designer. I took what you said about showing personality so I wore some chino pants and a polo shirt to the interview and prepared 2-5 questions to ask the interviewee. They called me back for a final round interview and a week later I got the call for an offer. Thank you! Starting on the 17th of June.
It works when you work.
The Futur any tips for my first day?
@@senpaixd1346 i quit
@@Flatfourdetailing why
17th june is my birthday!
I watched this at least 50 times. What really helped me was realizing I am qualified for the job since they called me in for an interview. It helped my personality shine. Got an interview Tuesday and offer letter on Thursday!
Saw my portfolio today. Want interview tomorrow.
Next episode: How to ask for a raise. Interested? Let us know.
wow! exciting topic :) From your personal experience - is there any difference how men vs women typically ask for a raise?
Watching the old content is amazing 😍
Got a interview tomorrow and this really helps me to calm me! Thank you!!
Mine is tom..i need this too now
Kudos for the Video! Apologies for chiming in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Schallingora Information Investigation Scheme (search on google)? It is a smashing one of a kind product for learning what you need to say to get hired in a job interview minus the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my cousin after many years got great success with it.
This is GOLD, thank you. Love the Futur and happy to be a part of this community! Even old videos from 8 years ago like this one, are helpful!
I watched this right before an interview this week and CRUSHED it!!! They followed up with an offer 3 hours later. Thanks for all the amazing content you create and share and thank you for helping me land this opportunity!
Contextualizing how you present your portfolio based on the interviewer's vision of the company is genius! That reduces a lot of awkward silence while leafing through your portfolio.
danielle Lorde well said.
Guys.. I just wanted to say that it has been eight months since I got my first job abroad thanks to your tips. I watched this video for uncountable times. Persistence is the key for me. I came back here to grab the link and share with my friend who's also trying to do the same. Here I leave my grateful words. Take care and good luck for everyone out there :)
Congrats.
From India - I cleared all design rounds(3) and got rejected in the HR interview probably because of two reasons -
1. I tried to negotiate for a better salary
2. I mentioned about Mental health
Love the question of "what's your vision for the company?" Great video, The Futur!
I still watch it each time I have an interview. It puts me in a really good mood and adds a note of confidence. Also, a hand written note is not a thing in Europe. My ex manager got a thank you card after interviewing an American designer. We all thought it was a bit desperate and a bit too much.
That’s too bad.
For everyone watching this video and preparing yourself for an interview, follow each of the tips Jose and Chris shared here! Be honest with your work process and apply all tips to your speech. It helped me out on the past days and now I got the job! Keep following these guys 'cause #theSkoolRocks
+Feli Umc Yes! Real life testimonial that what we are saying works. Congratulations on the job! Let us know about the new job and report back from time to time.
From the carefully and expertise focused portfolio and to the custom tailored emails. I owe all of this stuff to you guys. I've never had a job interview offer so fast in my entire life. Decided to rewatch this cause I now have an interview coming up this week! Many thanks to The Futur.
awesome. congrats. thanks for reporting back. : )
now don't forget the #tenpercent
I actually look forward to the day I get to send that #tenpercent! :))
that makes two of us. :0
I watched this video for more than 5 times and after tons of interviews I got the job! thanks guys for these great tips. I'm always sharing this video with people who are at this stage of job hunting.
Those tips are gold for me, i guess. Thank Jose and Chris, love this channel so much!
I learned a ton from this, thank you so much!! Also love the dynamic you two have haha, it's fun and really informative getting both of your inputs on this topic.
Interview for an internship in an AD agency next week 😬
This definitely helped!
I’ll watch this over and over then create my own way of answering questions.
This is one of my favorite videos on the channel 😄 So much value, so much fun 💗
Thank you guys! I applied this tips in a job interview and I got the job. You guys are amazing! Basically you are helping me in all my process to become a better designer and fast learner.
I just wanted to say thanks for this. So creative and fun and has a lot to learn.
You are great and really helpful, guys!
8:19 … "Be memorable" jumps a pixel up.
Great video, thank you very much
Hi guys, I applied these tips on a meeting I had with a Communications Director... and it was a success! the conversation went extremely smooth we ended up talking about our experiences as designers and, as happened to Robert Coker (above), exchanging cards. Thank you guys...
Great job.
Great stuff guys!!! I have an interview tomorrow!!! It's going to be mainly focused around my my portfolio so I guess try and talk mainly around my creative process!
Welcome to the process!
These tips are perfect and super helpful to prepare for the job interview, especially the example at the end. Motivational ))
Nice. Helpfull, experience based video. Thanks for both.
Thank you so much! Your content is amazing! This is going to really help me. :D
thank you for always sharing your knowledge.
+rama ken Was that helpful?
Thank you so much value in this episode I really enjoyed it. On my favorite list!
Thanks Elizabeth.
I watched this minutes before my last interview, it helped IMMENSLY! Not only did I finally represent myself the way I wished I always could, I ASKED QUESTIONS! Thank you so much guys! ::BIG fan::
You’re very welcome
omg, i miss this intro, it is soo fun
Wow!!!! This has helped me so much watching this video. As a new designer (career change) with zero experience, it helps me to understand how to go into an interview and be confident. Thanks so much and I have subscribed to your channel also. Many thanks and keep up the great work!
Thank you KBeautiful1. People have been applying our advice on how to interview and are getting the jobs they want.
That is so great to hear and it gives me hope!
Those are some great tips. Thanks.
I am just really amazed that you practice what you preach. Most TH-cam channels I frequent the poster hardly responds to the commentary from the audience. While it may be impossible to respond to everyone, you guys have taken the time to at least "share a moment" with the people most appreciative of your videos, myself included. This coming from someone who has the technical skills needed to be a designer, but often lacks the confidence to push through my comfort zone and be willing to take criticism or critique from future employers.
Is Blind ever looking for Interns?
And there it is, right on the homepage. 2016 Fall Internship!
Steven M yes. All the time.
thank you, very helpful. took notes while watching
Great. Please post your notes and tag us. Curious what you took away from this.
1:00 good tips from Jose and funny too.. this will be handy for myinterview on thurs. I miss Jose personality
Got an interview tomorrow. I got some helpful tips. Thanks. 🎉
Nice tips, guys. I'm sharing this with some designers I know.
So cool! Thanks guys😊
Cheers for this guys, going for an interview in an hour.
that was amazing thanks for the tips, especially the ask valuable questions part
That's the most important part you picked up on.
Great tips guys, have emailed thru some perso feedback. Greatly appreciate you sharing your insights, big love!
Just in time! I'm in the job search process.
+Edwin Contreras We're going to change the name of the network to "Just In Time".
+The Skool Network I support this decision.
Really love this one
awesome awesome awesome! definitely going to use Jose and Chris's great tips
+Tommy Kuo Just remember, it's not about you. Think about how you can help your employer, not the other way around.
Love the role playing at the end and note to pause, sip my imaginary water and silence is ok!
Just used some of these tips today while talking to a senior at a design agency. The question examples really worked a charm and we ended up exchanging cards so fingers crossed. Thanks guys.
+Robert Coker Good luck and well done. Let us know if you land the gig.
Suggestion for a future episode: Tips for succeeding in the Phone interview - although many of these tips in this video can apply. Perhaps tips for talking to the hiring manager over the phone first (the gatekeeper I guess) in order to get the in person or next phone interview with the CD.
Brilliant tips, and video. Well presented, quality real world actionable advice, very relevant. I like your Resume video as well. You guys are simply awesome. I am going to use this advice, and the resume advice to apply for a UX designer position i have been looking at, but haven't had the confidence to do yet. I will let you know how it went, if you want. Thanks so much!
please let us know what happens. best of luck to you.
Have an interview on Friday, I feel much more prepared! Thanks for the video!
Ary Ary good luck. Let us know how it went.
These were amazing tips, can't wait to give them a try! thanks guys
Sarah Sanchez others have tried and have been very successful.
This helps me a lot :) Hoping for part 2 for this video haha.
what is part 2?
Hey Chris and Jose this is really motivating, never seen an interview tips video like this on the internet.
We have more with Petrula. Check it out.
This was hilarious! LOVED IT!
nice i like the 'ask high-value questions' tip, and awesome video as always
Thank you. People underestimate the value of a good question.
Thank you for posting this video! Perfect timing as I am currently job searching, these are great useful tips regarding a design interview. As not want talk about a design industry interview, so I picked up some good pointers. Keep up the great work guys.
Did you get the job?
Yes I did :) it was contract based but it really help me get comfortable with them. It was a great experience working there for the time I had. Actually now I have another interview next week it's more of a bigger job so hoping that I can get this job too. I will watch this video again to refresh my memory. Thank you for getting back to me and keep up with the amazing videos.
+Christina Testana good luck. You got this.
Thanks so much :)
Did you get the job? :)
I still laugh every time I watch this video. You guys made so many of my days already lol. Greetings from Switzerland
These are some good and useful tips. Thanks guys!
You're welcome Ivan.
This was hilarious...and informative. Subbed!
did you like our role playing?
5:18 that's me and I'm already 33 y/o (sad) that until now, im kinda nervous to answer with a doubt if my answer is right or wrong. Is there video about this? is the Confidence Video about this? Waaa.. I learn a lot in this chanel. Love it!
I’m studying physics and have a job interview for a research program tomorrow. This has helped so much! Wish me luck :)
Awesome!! good luck.
The Futur thank you!! I got the job as an undergraduate cancer researcher! So it goes to show your information can help anyone!
I'm so happy i fond this channel.
we are happy to have found you Ryo.
Awesome ! love this channel
+Mikhail Clarke Thanks for watching Mikhail. Feeling the love this holiday weekend.
Very useful. Failed some interviews, despite on good works in portfolio.
Stan, next time you go on an interview, review this episode and apply what you learn. let us know what happens.
Very good tips guys cheers!
+Tadas Guobuzas Now go win the Job Interview.
thank you
You guys are hilarious! Cheers for the tips!
You’re very welcome
Im prepared for this what im not prepared for is that my interview wont be in english or my native language..its the third language that ive been studying now..so goodluck to me on that hahaha..this is by the way a very helpful content.
you guys are so funny! Keep the videos coming!
Thanks. Glad we can make learning fun.
This dudes!...they make me laugh, but great video learned a lot from it ...100%
I'm gonna ACE that intervew on Monday!
malwa yes you will.
I got the job you guys! :)
malwa woo hoo!!! Congrats. Would you mind sharing an audio testimonial with us? We are cutting a montage of voices from our audience.
sure!
malwa please DM me on FB.
Love it!
+makexAxscene Thank you!
Great interviews tips. I don't know if this video is already updated but just want to add and update some infos: Yes, some companies do call in for personal interviews even if you're not on their final list or even qualified/overqualified just because they need to fill in their EEO quotas. Sad but that happened to me a lot of times. Most companies today (2020) still hire based on cultural fit (whether they like you personally or not, what's the point of EEOs anyway?) not based on skills. Hiring methods specially of big companies still sucks, sadly. Finding job, any job, is super stressful so take care of yourself mentally and physically.
That seems odd that they would just waste their time like that. How do you know this to be true?
@@thefutur I appreciate your reply, didn't expect that! Thanks. To clarfiy: It's not a waste of time on their end, it's part of their job. How I'd known this? One of the hiring managers who interviewed me blatantly told me himself as they hired someone internally and that the interview wast just for compliance. It's so rude and unethical I know but thanks God I dodged a bullet. My resume always get through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and get interviews but I couldn't pass interviews. Figuring out what's wrong even if the interviews went well, I discovered there is such a thing called "fake interviews" where you can feel the "coldness" of hiring managers interviewing-they're just reading interview questions and getting through with it. I had several of those. Google it. Then I searched on different job search forums and I found out true enough that yes, it's a real, very unethical practice of HRs but they need to comply with it.
@@sergioillus I know what you're saying. I've also seen companies do this, where they already know who they will hire but they post job applications anyway and go through with a facade. Whats worse than that is the times people try to scam you with interviews on google hangouts. Its creepy as hell and discouraging. I applied to a very well known high end chocolate company on linked in and was contacted with a fake hr person and CD trying to pose as them. This happened twice, the second time was too easy to tell.
@@Lia-hd7rh I know right? That scam is something new to me. Take care of yourself and let the job meant for you attract you, eventually it will come as it did for me (that is if you're still looking for your dream job). Even if you're prepared and did everything you can to get a job, luck also plays a big part too I believe, so Good luck to you!
I’m finally applying for a job in graphic design! Wish me luck
Good luck
Wish me luck guys. Let's go!
Good luck.
Thanks for that very good nice tips cool cool cool
You're welcome PJ.
A question about the link of purchasing the core kit at the Skool. When I clicked it it redirected me to the website of The Futur's website, instead of the old pink-yellow-blue one of The Skool I saw in some other videos. How are they different?
no difference. Core is still the same. we are migrating from the Skool brand and will only sell through the Futur moving forward. Jose is still the author and creator of Core.
Thank you so much!
Please act interviews, like u did at the end.but more seriously..that really helps
we can try.
This is fucking brilliant and love how valuable n authentic all your info n tips are
I agree with almost everything you advise but I am a little skeptical about responding with a question about what the company is looking for. I am afraid that this may sound rude and tricky to the interviewer and they count it negatively. I have an interview on Monday and I really want to make sure I m on the safe side guys! Isn't it nicer to just respond to what they are asking me instead of throwing them the ball and getting into the risk of making them think that I am playing tricks?
It’s not rude to ask. It shows humility and willingness to listen and learn
Here's Chris' post on the same subject on Medium. Give it a read:
medium.com/@theChrisDo/5-things-to-help-you-win-the-interview-2bcd8624a209#.4t1fbspfv
Is there a place I can find that graphic about style scapes in the background?
yeah. on our channel. did you search for it?
The Futur I found the videos but is there a place to buy the poster?
9:59 Re-watching this still made me laugh so hard. hahaha
I'm starting to fell that i've become a Jose fanboy, i need a life, ASAP
ha. that will make him smile.
@@thefutur ha ha ha ha
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This should also be in the popular videos section.
What's the song?
I had a job interview request but politely turned them down saying I am going freelance. They said they can work with me freelance and now I have a call set up with them. My question is: how do I know if this is a freelance consultation or if this is still a job interview just billed as a temporary contractor? I decided to go freelance even if I die trying, so I won’t ever take another design job interview. So if it starts off with the robotic q and A questions to me, how do I turn this around and get out of the situation? I only want a freelance client where I’m positioned as the expert advisor.
I made a couple mistakes in the email chain already. 1) I didn’t ask whether or not it was a truly freelance consultation or just a job billed as a 1099. 2) I was too eager to accept the phone call.
And they said it can be either a fixed length or fixed rate. But I don’t have experience to know what those are lol
damn i wish I watched this before my interview. I see now where I went wrong
give it another shot if you don't get the gig.
Why mail a thank you letter vs. an email?
it's personal. stands out. and shows effort.
Hello! I applied last week (at the deadline date 8th sept) for graphic designer position within an american NGO here in my country (Rwanda). They want someone who can work in-house to implement the nutrition program. I was lucky because they called me last Wednesday for a phone call interview and I succeeded it, then today morning they called me with few others selected candidates for a "practical test" but either on phone or today they didn't ask about how much would I like to get per month??? So I ended asking them: I notice we didn't yet talk about my salary in case you hire me, so I will not also talk about it, I am just a passionate graphic designer."
Your salary is important. Hope you get the answer.
Thanks for the advice(: yeah salary is very important. Thanks again, This Network shapes me into a better graphic designer, I appreciate your work!
omg This dude is sooo funny
I'll give a protip...don't drink coffee before an interview. It tends to make people jittery and will have you looking like you're overly nervous. Interviews are already taxing enough. And secondly, it's very hard to sell yourself and what you do while trying not to poop your pants mid interview. Hand to god truth.
I just had an interview and I think I did great except for one question. The interviewers asked me "what was your insight?" when I was presenting one of my projects. I think I answered it okay but then I wasn't sure what insight REALLY means. It could be a silly question but .. now I'm so frustrated..:( !!
Insight means, what dots were you able to connect on that project. What did you learn? What was your A-ha moment. Sometimes, when you get hit with an unexpected question, just pause for a minute. Ask the person, if they can ask you the question in another way.
You can sometimes respond by saying, great question. I wish I had a great answer. But I need to think about this a little more. Can we move onto something else while I process what you said? Don't be afraid to say I don't know, or I need to get back to you.
Thank you so much! That was really helpful. At that moment I felt like I needed to answer the question right away but now I know it is 'okay' to get back with them later. Thank you so much!! I have more portfolio related questions. Is it okay if I email you or send direct message on Facebook?
Jennee K FB is best.
0:35 I laughed out loud!
Edit: 0:35-10:15 I laughed out loud actually.
good old days
How do you respond after asking the question "what do you need from a designer like me" without sounding like yeah thats me?
what are you looking for in terms of the position you are trying to fill? make it broader.
These are useful tips guys. I was just wondering, if I ask about the vision of the company, what they do, what their clients are, and their answer will be "Did'nt you read the job description?" or " Didn't you checked out our site because all the information is there, why did you aplied here?". I'm curious about what is your opinion on this because I think that they will say that I showed up unprepared, without searching the company.
I would not recommend asking that question. It does imply that you weren't prepared. Plus, unless you are being interviews for a C-suite position, you won't be helping out with such high level goals.
Instead, ask I'd like to learn more about... The core values and where they come from.
About... The shift in direction towards brand led strategy, the challenges the company is facing now, etc...
Don't ask questions that are easily answered via Google search.
Since I was a teenager, interviews were the most in authentic thing to me, I wanted to be myself but I knew that would either hurt my chances of getting the job so I played it neutral. When I hear Jose talk about asking questions to show empathy, my biggest misconception was that I'd come across like an asshole and I had no authority to fix my mouth to even do that towards a potential employer (the personal ones directed to the interviewer especially). A little part of me said that the question I would ask, that interviewer probably has heard it so many times already.
Hope you have the courage to be yourself next time.
Did he do a line in the middle of the video?! :D sec 5:38
I don't know, I think the thing about the note is a little bit too much.
What about the note is bothering you? Just curious. You think it's saying you are too eager? Or is it too much effort?
Sounds cloying for me, I feel it depends of the context, culture and how you perceive the interviwer. Maybe I am overthink it. The Skool Network