Have you ever had an interview which you felt really good about, and then you went home and never heard back from that company again? Don’t you wish you knew what went wrong or whether there was something you missed in the interview process? We’re very familiar with the common dos and don’ts, such as “don’t be late, look presentable, smile and act natural”, etc. But what if there was still something extra that you could do to impress your hiring manager and get the job?

In today’s podcast, Bini and I discuss the uncommon mistakes most Sales Engineers commit whenever they go for an interview. Knowing about them beforehand can help you prepare for an interview and increase your chances of being a more solid and qualified candidate. Without further ado, here they are below. Tune in until the end to find out the last three!

The Top 10 Uncommon Mistakes Most People Commit When They Interview for A Sales Engineering Position:

1. Not bothering to make sure that you answered the question you were asked
2. Thinking that this is an interview and not a conversation
3. Forgetting that you’re interviewing the hiring manager or interviewer as well 
4. Not following up with the hiring manager after the interview 
5. Not asking about the interview process
6. Not asking for contact info after your call 
7. Not wanting the job
8. Not using or telling stories 
9. Not practicing those stories ahead of time,
10. Not asking for feedback after finding out whether you got or didn’t get the job

Quotes:

“Sales engineering has the most transferable skills into real life in general.” – Ramzi Marjaba

“I find that asking for feedback regardless of the situation can’t be a bad thing really. you might hear something you don’t wanna hear but it will always make you better in the long run.” – Bini The Beard

If you’re looking for help with the interview process, check out

“The Road to Sales Engineering”