How to show passion in a job interview: 4 tips and tricks
Employers obviously evaluate credentials such as education and work history when thinking about whom to hire. But don’t discount the value of a factor not as cut and dry, but perhaps equally beneficial—showing passion in a job interview.
“Passion is just as, if not more, important as experience in a job interview,” says Kristen J. Zavo, author of Job Joy: Your Guide to Success, Happiness, and Meaning in Your Career.“That’s because showing that you’ve got genuine interest in the industry, company, and role means that you’ll do what it takes to be successful because you actually care and are internally motivated.”