Job Interview Prep

23 items

• Research
• Research the company (mission, products, recent news)
• Review the job description and match your skills to it
• Look up your interviewer(s) on LinkedIn
• Research typical salary range for the role
• Preparation
• Prepare answers to common questions (strengths, weaknesses, why this job)
• Prepare 2-3 stories using the STAR method
• Prepare thoughtful questions to ask the interviewer
• Practice answers out loud or with a friend
• Prepare a short pitch about yourself
• Documents
• Print extra copies of your resume — 3-5 copies
• Bring a notepad and pen
• Bring a list of references
• Bring ID for building check-in
• Logistics
• Plan and lay out interview outfit
• Plan your route and travel time
• Confirm interview time, location, and format (video/in-person)
• Test video call software and camera if remote
• Charge phone and laptop
• On the day
• Get a good night's sleep before the interview
• Eat something before the interview
• Arrive or log in 10-15 minutes early
• Bring breath mints
• Follow-up
• Send a thank-you email after the interview