Job Interviews Time Factor

I often coach and recommend resources to people to build confidence and knowledge around job interviews.  People often forget the time factor.  A job interview team generally allow 20 minutes to conduct an actual interview.  If they ask 15 questions that allows you just over one minute to answer each question.  Don’t forget the introductions, job details and asking the interview questions takes time too.  I encourage people to practise answers to typically asked questions before job interviews and when I assist through a 1-1 mock interview, I consistently track the time to ensure the necessary conciseness.  Editing your answers in advance, starting and stopping your answers with clarity, using your smile, breathing, and asking for interviewer for clarification will ensure your success.   If you are conscious of time in a job interview, employers may recognize you will use time wisely in your job or work day as well.