The absolute best interview advice I had ever received was "Preparation is the key to success". Why? Because your answers will become more fluent and will help you display confidence and intelligence. I have listed some preparation tips/advice that I have received/learned over the years and have found them extremely helpful and applicable to any interview.
1) Research the company
-What does the company do?
-What are some values the company upholds?
- Who are the company’s competitors and what makes them stand out?
-These answers can be found through corporate websites, job sites, etc. and will demonstrate your knowledge of the company while showing your interest in the firm.
2) Research the position
-What responsibilities will you have?
-What personality traits will do well in this position?
-These answers can be found by the job description provided, general internet research, etc. and will help familiarize you with the position and the responsibilities associated with the job.
3) Positioning/Customizing your story
- Why are you interested in this industry/line of work?
-How do your skills compliment the responsibilities of the position?
- This can be found through self-reflection and orient your story/experience to fit the job responsibilities to show the interviewer you are a great candidate for the position.
By answering these questions and tailoring your story/experience to fit the company’s culture, job description, and etc., you significantly increase your chance of landing an offer because your preparation will demonstrate your capabilities to not only do the job, but to do it well and become a great team member.
Lastly, practice practice practice. Go through these questions in your head and have your friends ask you questions to simulate what the interview might be like. You might be rusty at first, but the more you practice, the better prepared you will be at speaking about how awesome of a candidate you are in a very smooth way
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