{"id":2846,"date":"2020-01-13T13:53:18","date_gmt":"2020-01-13T18:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jwmichaels.com\/?p=2846"},"modified":"2020-01-13T13:53:18","modified_gmt":"2020-01-13T18:53:18","slug":"avoid-generic-statements-and-get-better-at-offering-examples-of-achievements-in-job-interviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jwmichaels.com\/avoid-generic-statements-and-get-better-at-offering-examples-of-achievements-in-job-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid Generic Statements and Get Better at Offering Examples of Achievements in Job Interviews"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The last thing hiring managers want to hear are generic statements that they\u2019ve heard a handful of times before. Standing out from other candidates should be your goal during the interview process and offering detailed examples of your past achievements is a terrific start.<\/p>\n<p>Hiring managers don\u2019t want to hear blanket statements without any example to back it up, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I do extremely well with time management<\/li>\n<li>I work well with others<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m passionate about this field<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m self-motivated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any candidate can claim to have the above skills but to separate yourself from the rest, offer a tangible example of achievements with a good story. It will not only show off your unique personality, it will give the hiring manager a better idea of what you can bring to the table.<\/p>\n<p>Paint the hiring manager a picture and allow them to envision how your past experience can benefit the organization. For example, instead of using the broad statement \u201cI excel at time management,\u201d explain how you stay on top of deadlines, plan ahead and use a calendar or a specific project management app to track weekly, monthly and yearly goals. To demonstrate how passionate you are about the field you\u2019re in, explain how you volunteer in your spare time and actively seek ways to improve your skills by taking classes and attending seminars.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to demonstrate your good communication skills, don\u2019t simply tell the hiring manager that you have them. Show them by highlighting your skills and experience through detailed anecdotes that pertain to the specific role you\u2019re interviewing for. By illustrating your skills through example, the interviewer can get to know your personality better and decide whether it fits in with the company\u2019s corporate culture.<\/p>\n<p>Being clear, concise and detailed is an excellent way to put your best foot forward and show your positive traits in a job interview.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>JW Michaels &amp; Co. is an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jwmichaels.com\/\">executive search firm<\/a>\u00a0dedicated to serving the specialized recruiting needs of top-tier financial services, legal, technology and business institutions.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jwmichaels.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a>\u00a0about our Executive Search and Flexible Staffing Solutions today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The last thing hiring managers want to hear are generic statements that they\u2019ve heard a handful of times before. 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