Step 1: Study Yourself
- [ ] Check your resume (twice): Go through each role and summarize what you did. Make sure to list your accomplishments and results.
- [ ] Know your experience like you know your coffee order: You shouldn't have to think about it, and you should know exactly how your skills relate to the job. Print the job description and write down how you're qualified for each task listed
- [ ] Get ready to elevator pitch: Run through your personal pitch, out loud.
- [ ] Complete the tables below:
| My Key Strength |
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| My Key Strength |
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| My Key Strength |
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| My Area of Improvement |
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| My Area of Improvement |
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| My Area of Improvement |
3. |
| How I Would Add Value |
1. |
| How I Would Add Value |
2. |
| How I Would Add Value |
3. |
| Why I Want The Job |
1. |
| Why I Want The Job |
2. |
| Why I Want The Job |
3. |
Step 2: Company Research
- [ ] Research the why: Read the company’s mission statement, research how the company makes money, and suss out their business model (“About” pages are great for this).
- [ ] And the what: Get to know the company product(s) and, if possible, test them.
- [ ] And the who: Take to the website and Google to learn about the leadership team, particularly the people you might meet at your interview.
- [ ] Get to know your interview contact: Look up your interviewer(s) on LinkedIn and establish any common connections (hint: if it makes you uncomfortable you can turn on incognito mode so they can’t see, but they might appreciate knowing you’re thoroughly researching).
- [ ] Follow the company on social media: (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram...)
- [ ] Read between the job description lines: Check into office culture and read employee reviews (try Glassdoor).
- [ ] Read recent press: About the company but also its leaders.
Step 3: Prepare Answers For The Most Common Questions
Job Interview Flashcards
Other Resources:
To find company-specific interview questions, research on Glassdoor.