How to Beat an Internal Candidate in a Job Interview

Join career expert and award-winning author Andrew LaCivita for today's video on how to beat an internal candidate in a job interview!

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TODAY'S TOPIC: HOW TO BEAT AN INTERNAL CANDIDATE IN A JOB INTERVIEW
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Ever been ousted for a job by an internal candidate?

They have the advantages and inside track. Sometimes they swoop in at the end.

Hey, I’m sure they’re nice people and all, but all I care about is making sure they’re not stealing YOUR job. :)

In this video, I give you the techniques to not only neutralize their advantages, but also teach you to make your unique assets shine.

I hope you join me for how to beat an internal candidate in a job interview so they don't stand between you and your dream job!

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[dransom]

I used your resume checklist and had 3 interviews in one month and now one on the 9th of this month as a Tech Representative. I am hopeful, my major is computers and I go for companies with great workforce awards and benefits. I wish you health and happiness and pray you to continue to do what you do WE NEED YOU! This isn't taught in detail in public schools or even at all.
You are helping the disadvantaged keep up with those who already have an advantage. Thanks a million!

[randomdude-]

I didn't ask if there were internal candidates because a part of me didn't want to know. I feel like even if they tell me, there is no saying they have a preference for me or another candidate over their internal person. At the end of the day, the internal consideration throughout the process feels like a slap in the face for all the hard work one puts into the entire process.

[NanceeMarin]

I'm an internal candidate right now, but this is helpful too just in case I'm up against external candidates who have better qualifications. Well, the same applies to other internal candidates too.

[EmmaDee]

Dang wish I would have seen this last August!! Although the employer has since said that they wish they would have hired me back then. Andy, you are my favorite, most enjoyable career source, mentor, motivator in the world!! With that being said, I’m about to share you with a friend and I’m really stingy with my Andy!! Hoping she learns as much from you as I have.

[kolemieux]

Andy I want to thank you for this session and actually was listening live on the day of a final live - out of town interview and posted a question which you answered. The net is I am GETTING CRUSHED by internal candidates - CRUSHED. And with that I consider myself to be a very strong leadership candidate. I also sadly fall in that damn age gap as well as being out of work gap. I am sadly in a bad place and have been giving it all I have and do have a strong network as well.

[halfhawkhalfman]

One other recommendation when competing against an internal candidate: continue to refer to yourself as somebody who could help the company "expand their horizons past the current status quo", listing some possible examples where the "new experience and fresh eyes" you'd bring to the role could help the company reach their goals sooner (or better in some way) - rather than them just filling the role with an internal candidate who'll NOT have as many fresh ideas you would have as the external candidate.

[techever]

Love love love your videos by the way! I always tell friends to check out your stuff when they are job hunting

[luuvjonz]

I've binged watched all your videos and they helped me prepare for an internal interview for a Supervisory role. I felt very confident going in and just like to say thank you for providing such valuable information and guidance. Now I'm waiting to hear if I was selected.

[SportsIncorporated]

I've been watching a number of these interview preparation videos. Maybe it's because I'm an old man. So much time and energy goes into the preparation for these interviews. And so much time is spent in the job search. I couldn't imagine having the energy do anything once you finally get the job.

[ThePinoyVanliferInAmerica]

I have a schedule job-interview from my current company next week. They hired me as an Inventory Staff Accountant 7 months ago but I am more interested as a Staff Accountant in the accounting department.

Andrew’s videos helped me land and successfully negotiated a salary increase to what the company is offering.

Hopefully, everything goes well again to my game plan.

[brendaechols]

I lost out to two internals at 2 different companies i interviewed for. One told me they decided on the internal. Second job, they had already decided they were going to hire the internal before i interviewed. So basically, both places already knew they were hiring the internal . I was there just to meet their quota ! I was furious 😡

[just_a_childowo]

Hi Andy, could you please shoot a video about the resume for internal position? What would it be different from the Ultimate resume template? Thanks

[skarlitrose]

This video is great! I’m using this to help me actually beat EXTERNAL candidates with possibly more experience than me since I am an internal candidate. Interview is tomorrow. Hoping I can show them they want me over the “new shinies” lol

[raechaud]

Today is the 3rd time I’m beaten by internal candidate this year.. but the manager told me to apply for another role, nothing guaranteed but I’ll try Thank you Andy :)

[lenkakrivankova]

Hello Andy, thank you for the tips! I like your videos, very useful! Many regards from the Czech Republic! Lenka

[sandyzisimopoulou]

I love this video Andy ! And once I started thinking about the 90 day plan I instantly felt better and much more confident in my ability to win over the internal guy ! Bootcamper Sandy

[jhh]

Fours times I have been told they went with a less qualified internal candidate because the costs are too high in bringing on a new employee.

[jakeiaekwegh]

Hi Andy, to combat this internal candidate disadvantage I provided a hiring manager with copies of my annual staff evaluations. I thought this is a solid format to prove my work ethic and success with my previous employer. I attached these copies in my “thank you for the interview” email. I really want this position but was that a wise move?

[albertc]

Respectfully, I disagree with step 0. Asking if there are any internal candidates conveys a defeatist attitude. By asking that, you are essentially asking if you are at a handicap. It signals that 1) You know internal candidates have an advantage or 2) You have a history of getting beaten by an internal candidate. I wouldn't advise asking if there are any candidates. What does it matter? You have to give it your all regardless.

If the recruiter or hiring manager says yes, do you drop out of the race? What if another position opens up? They will not consider you.

[techever]

Hey Andy. Can you give me some tips on sending your resume into a comp a y that doesn't have a job posted please? My friend and former co-worker told me that it seemed like they were about to try and hire a.m.done but that they didn't usually lost them on onkine, and said I should go ahead and send my resume in. Do I email it to the recruiter? Do I preface it with somrthing?