Landing your dream job is tough. Often it involves endless rounds of interviews, abrupt rejection, and ghosting by unscrupulous recruiters. With jobs scarcer than ever and competition fierce, your application and interview really need to stand out from the rest.
One netizen, whose wife is a career coach, recently posted a list of the best tips you can use to ace your next interview and land the job you’ve always wanted. Some of them are obvious, but quite a few aren’t. Keep scrolling to get the lowdown.
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If you’re looking to land your dream job, these hot tips from a career coach might give you the edge
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Disrupt and own the interviewee-interviewer power frame
Be super specific about what makes you unique and competitive, especially if switching careers
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Focus on knowing the soft skills that make you uniquely positioned to work with others
Communicate high levels of soft-skill awareness
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Study storytelling principles to tell your own story and steer clear of statistics that might leave the interviewer yawning
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Walk the interviewer through your thinking when you're reciting an anecdote or story that proves you're the best fit for the job
OP begins his post by telling the community he’s just been hired after 8 months of interviewing. He says he went through phases of excitement, despair, and return to form. He also adds that his wife, a professional career coach, was there to guide him through the entire process, so he decided to share some of her best tips.
First and foremost, OP suggests ‘owning the frame’, explaining that when you’re interviewing, you’re dealing with an interviewee-interviewer power frame. While most people go with this setup hoping that their flexibility will improve their chances of success, it’s actually important to disrupt the power frame and own the narrative.
To drive urgency and demonstrate that you’re a scarce resource, always have a firm timeline. This can help in persuading your prospective employer to accelerate the interview process. Even if you don’t actually have one, it’s a useful tactic to get the interviewer to think you’re a hire they might lose out on if they don’t act fast.
The helpful netizen also recommends interviewing the interviewer. Ask probing questions about the role, the company, and how well-suited the job is to your skills. Ask to speak with other people on the team before you accept an offer - these conversations can give you valuable insider insights you might not get from the interviewer.
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OP goes on to suggest focusing on knowing your soft skills. In her article for Indeed, Jennifer Herrity writes that, when you understand which soft skills employers prioritize, you can tailor your resume, cover letter and interview answers to highlight the traits that make you the strongest fit for the job.
Finally, OP proposes studying storytelling principles to tell your own story. The key rule here is show, don’t tell. Rather than going down the generic facts and figures road, use key stories about situations where you applied your skills and knowledge or worked with a team to deliver high-impact results. This makes you more memorable and unique.
In his article for Jobscan, resume expert Robert Henderson provides a step-by-step guide to succeed in a job interview in 2025. Some of his most poignant suggestions include researching the company, preparing for the most common interview questions, practicing your answers, and preparing questions you can ask the interviewer.
What do you think of OP’s hot tips? Are there any you hadn’t considered before? Do you have any to add? Let us know in the comments!
In the comments, readers praised the original poster and his wife for their practical advice and detailed job-hunting tips
