Whether jobseekers are drafting their resume or sitting for an interview, they are essentially selling themselves to prospective employers. As a result, it helps for these individuals to be aware of a few sales tricks.

CBS MoneyWatch recently highlighted a few sales techniques that may increase job applicants’ chances of being hired. For example, sales professionals understand the importance of knowing as much as they can about the organization they are selling to. Using this knowledge, candidates can craft questions that relate to a company’s values and priorities, and share how they can be an asset.

During an interview, candidates also have to express why they would make a good addition to a company, the news source stated. As these individuals explain what role their skills played in past accomplishments, they need to explain how these same skills can be put to use in the role they are interviewing for.

However, whatever progress jobseekers make in an interview can quickly be undone by avoidable mistakes. Speaking without thinking is one error people tend to make. To avoid this, The Boston Globe recommended that interviewees think about what they want to say and then stop talking as soon as they are done.

Before jobseekers put this knowledge to good use, they should consider taking a career test to ensure that they are interviewing for positions they are a good fit for.