5 Unique Tricks Used by Job Interviewers

Have you ever been in an interview? How was it? Did the interviewer use any tricks on you?

If you haven't been in any job interview then you are lucky to have come across this article.

When applying for a job there are chances you may be interviewed.

The hiring manager may ask you some necessary questions for them to understand more about you, and why you seek to get that job.

The hiring manager may impose these tricks on you to notice various things including your character traits, intelligence quotient, emotional quotient, etc

In this article, we have included some of the tricks used by interviewers for them to understand more about the interviewee.

1. The Employer keeps you waiting.

In this scenario, the employer will seem to be so busy making you wait for long.

You may become tired of waiting.

Usually, the employer's main aim of keeping you at bay is to notice your reactions.

Also, to know how serious you require that particular job. "Always be patient"

2. Being offered a cup of tea or coffee.

Although it's not commonly used, you should be aware.

In this case, the hiring manager may take you to the kitchen and offer a drink of either coffee or tea.

This trick mainly targets the recipient's character and manners.

 The best move to overcome this trick is to wash the cup after finishing the drink rather than leaving it unwashed on the table.

3. The boss/employer dropping their pen down.

This trick is commonly used by most employers.

Their main aim usually is to notice how you would respond.

In this scenario, you should be humble and pick it up for better results at the end.

4. The employer remains silent during the interview.

A man using his phone in an office. 

This is one of the common tricks used by interviewers.

During the session, the employer may decide to remain silent.

They may be taking notes or looking at their phones for a longer time than usual.

The purpose of this is to see how you could handle the situation.

Do you remain calm or fill the awkward pause?

If you feel there is nothing to add, you may take a deep breath and just wait for them to lead.

5. The employer behaves mysteriously.

An angry man in an office. 

In most cases, the interviewer may start speaking rudely and harshly or even shout at you.

Usually, this trick is to target your emotions.

They want to figure out how you could handle a situation or person with that kind of attitude.

The best solution to overcome this is to play cool and remain calm.

Conclusion

These are some of the tricks you may encounter when in an interview. Always be careful and humble when in these situations. 

Before going to an interview, rehearse some of the questions you feel you may be asked; for you to be more prepared.

Tip: On the day of the interview, arrive half an hour earlier for you to become familiar with the area. This helps your brain to be less anxious.

Which of the above tricks have you ever come across during an interview? Comment.

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