A boss has shared his interviewee's four-word sentence that managed to secure her the job immediately.
Heading for a job interview is always pretty daunting, and preparing can often feel like a mammoth job.
Not only do you need to be clued up on the company, but you also want to nail your answers *and* have some of your own questions ready at the end, too.
Juggling all of this alongside being your authentic self can sometimes be overwhelming, which is why many people head to the internet for interview tips and tricks.
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For example, one boss has revealed why he uses a coffee cup test in every interview, and then there's the brutal 'salt and pepper' trick one hiring manager uses during the interview stages.
In a recent Reddit post, one job candidate was looking for advice, and took to the forum to ask: "What is an interview tip or trick that has always helped you get the job?"
People had heaps of different responses, including 'ask questions' and 'maintain a positive attitude', while one person commented: "When they ask you if you have any questions you can ask, 'what project would you put me on if I started work today?' You'll get more detailed explanation of the specific role and also get them to think from the perspective of already having hired you."
But it was one business owner's super simple response that seemed to resonate with people.
The boss explained that the best thing you can do in an interview is actually say you want the job.
They wrote: "Ask for the job!
"Both at the end of the interview state you want it. And follow up with a thank you email that reiterates it.
"I just hired someone for our family business. We had 60ish applicants, 12 were offered video interviews, four offered an in person interview and one offer letter. I ran the video interview portion since I’m based remote. ONE PERSON told me they want the job, and we hired her.
"... Generally at the end of the interview an interviewer will ask if you have any thing else you want to say. I will add a small summary of why my skills align with the position and why the position aligns with my goals. And then I’ll directly say I want the job."
Others emphasised the importance of sending a follow-up email after the interview.
One wrote: "Send a thank-you note: thank the interviewer for their time and give 2-3 sentences reiterating why you are the best candidate for the job. It's very old school but it works."
While another said: "I send a hand written thank you note in the mail. Makes me stand out after interviews. I always have gotten offers when I’ve done that."
Lucy Devine