What type of experience do you bring to this position?

When a prospective employer asks what type of experience do you have or bring to this position, what they are really asking is why should I hire you? Can you do this job? Can you do this job well?

Hopefully if you are sitting in an interview you have done research on the company and the position. If you can get a position description prior to meeting with the company then you can simply verbalize your experience in terms of the job description.

When you are sharing your experience, it is critical to NOT simply give a laundry list of responsibilities. This is how most people communicate their backgrounds and experience. It is key that you talk about your responsibilities and how those responsibilities not only fit into the puzzle of the organization but also how those responsibilities ultimately impacted the growth, revenues, work flow, etc. of the organization. Remember every single position in a company has a greater impact than simply the position itself. You need to step back from your job and look for that broader impact.

If you are changing careers and are not a "perfect match" for the position for which you are interviewing, then you should focus on your competencies (skills) and how they may be leveraged and transitioned to make impact for this position and this company.

Xodus Advantage serves as expert partners to individuals from the time they contemplate a potential career/job change, through the planning and transition phases. We specialize in making the change process positive and practical by empowering the individual to excel in their job campaign strategies. We are committed to seeing a successful career transition.

Our job campaign services include:
Assessing the individual and their career desires
Personal/Professional Branding Strategies
Job Campaign Initiatives
Resume/Cover letter/Brag Book Portfolio Enhancements
Strategic Interview Prep/Coaching
Honing verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
Business letter writing and follow-up strategies
Interpersonal effectiveness
Networking contacts – recruiters, companies, etc.
Offer negotiation skills

When individuals find themselves on the job market or interested in a career transition, they are typically very uncertain. It is always nice to offer them the “voice of calm” plus real-world practical strategies to accelerate their down time during the transition.

For a free 30 minute consultation, please contact:
Lori Harbeck - lori@xodusadvantage.com
Janet Blumen - janet@xodusadvantage.com

Thank you for putting Xodus Advantage on your job search team!