Safe Hands: How to Nail Your Next Interview

The other day a friend reached out, anxious about a job interview coming up. They’d done the prep, gone through the questions, knew the role inside out — and yet, in their words, still felt “!^@EHD.” Their message landed as what could only be described as a desperate plea for help.*

So, what to do in these high-stakes situations, especially interviews?

The best, most effective advice I can give you is actually two words: you want to come across as SAFE HANDS.

That interviewer has read your resume, glanced at your LinkedIn and really at this point wants to understand three things and all have to come across as SAFE HANDS.

Your vision (what you will bring to the job)

• I’ve done this before

• I know what this involves

• I have a strong sense of trajectory and direction

Your voice (how you present yourself)

• I am calm

• I will be great — maybe even fun! — to work with

• I collaborate

Your vibe (do you feel like a great contributor to the team?)

• I reassure you

• I validate that this is important work and I’m ready to do it

• I demonstrate energy for the role — and even excitement to take it on

Remember: Show your safe hands through your vision, voice and vibe, and you’ll be all set