More job-interview lessons from the election

A new article draws some interesting lessons from this election for job-seekers who are preparing for interviews.

The do’s and don’ts are quite helpful, without a hint of partisanship. I’m most intrigued by one that recommends that you keep your answers to two minutes, following a similar rule from the debates. Of course, the candidates aren’t always good at keeping their responses to two minutes. But job-interviewees should.

Interviewers can only take in so much information at a time, and they’ll want you to get to the point quickly. I know I’ve had my eyes glaze over as an interviewer when the candidate just kept talking. Of course, the two-minute rule isn’t completely literal, but it’s a good guideline. If you practice some answers before your interview, you’ll be surprised how easily it is to fill that span of time.

For more on the election’s relevance for job seekers, see my post on “gotcha” interview questions and the article “What the Election Means for Your Career.”