5 Tips to Win Out the Job Competition

5 Tips to Win Out the Job Competition5 Tips to Win Out the Job CompetitionWith some exceptions, most of us really want the jobs we apply for. So when you get called for a job interview, you know that you need to up your game in order to make a great impression- and beat out the stiff job competition youre facing. In the Entrepreneur article, 4 Ways to Have an Edge When Competing for a Startup Job, youll learn how to beat out the competition and get the job you deserve. We tailored the tips to teach job seekers what they need to know in order to crush the competition and get hiredHere are five ways to win out the job competition1. Take the lead.A good job interview is a conversation that freely flows between two people. Thing is, many job seekers will simply sit in the chair and let the hiring manager ask all the qs and then provide the answers.But you should also be proactive and ask some hard-hitting questions about the company. Not only will the hiring manager take notice, but youl l earn some extra points for showing initiative and interest.2. Know their needs.In essence, every employee hired is there to solve a specific problem that the company is facing. Go beyond your basic company research and really dig deep to figure out what the company needs- startup or otherwise- and how you can provide those solutions to them with your experience, education, and expertise.Maybe the company needs some serious social media help. You can then offer your skills to help get them more visibility. Anticipate what they might want, and then offer it to them.3. Be prepared for multiple same-day interviews.If a potential boss is impressed by your interview, he might ask you to hang around and meet other members of the staff, including potential colleagues and managers. You dont want to regurgitate the same questions over and over again, so before your interview, get a feel for the various levels of leadership within the company.Then, have at least one question or two in your b ack pocket in case youre offered the chance to do multiple interviews. Its a great way of getting insider information on the company, and it also shows that youre truly invested in helping them all do their jobs better.4. Be flexible.Some companies have a very precise list of job duties in mind when they advertise for a new position. Other organizations might have an overall idea of what theyd like you to do (e.g., accounting), but you might find yourself doing a mlange of many things, like writing or handling the companys Pinterest page.So be sure to express that while youre interested in (and qualified for) the job, youre also amenable to doing other things as need be. Offering additional (and unsolicited) assistance can make you into a leading candidate for the position.5. Use your network.Depending on what type of company youre applying for, you might find oodles of info online- a company website, press releases, a strong social media presence. Or, if youre applying with a start up, you might find next to nada. Thats when its time to call in your network to see who can give you some solid info on the company- or even a reference, if need be. Any extra information will help you be even more prepared when youre ready to interview.As a job seeker, you dont just want to do well during your job interview. You want to win out the competition and get hired. So use these tips during your next interview and be ready to field some serious job offersReaders, what do you specifically do during job interviews to win the job competition? Let us know in the comments below