How to prepare for an interview –
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Introduction 👋
So you’ve been offered an interview – congratulations! 🎉
Interviews can be daunting – especially if you haven’t had one before. 😨
Just remember – EVERYONE has a horrible interview at some point in their lives. 🙈
Every interview will help you to grow and become more confident! 🌱
Here’s our ultimate guide for preparing for an interview! 📝
When your interview is booked 📆
- Pay attention to the interview confirmation details – dress code, interview structure, online/in-person – make sure you’ve got these in mind! 🕵️♀️
- Prepare a list of possible questions and answers 📃
- Plan what you’ll wear – try it on in case you need to shop for a new outfit! Rushing around before an interview without a great outfit can be stressful! 💃🕺
- Video interviews – Plan where you’ll do the interview! 📽️
- Video interviews – Check your technology works! 💻📶
- In-person interviews – Plan your route to the interview 🗺️
- Make lots of notes on the organisation, the interviewer, the job description, and why you’re a great person to hire! (see below) ✍️
The organisation 🏢
What is their latest news? 📰
What are their goals? 🏆
Are they working on any interesting projects? 🧠
Who are their competitors? 🕵️♀️
What are their “company values”? – this information will be fantastic for showing that you know the organisation. 💖
The interviewer 🎤
How long have they worked for the organisation? 🕵️♀️
What is their job title? Will they be your people manager? 👀
– Knowing who is interviewing you will help you to feel more comfortable. 💖
The job description 📝
Which areas do you meet really well? ✅
What kind of things can you say in the interview to show that you meet each different area? Do you understand everything in the job description? ✔️💬
– Make sure that you’re really comfortable talking about the job description and research areas that you’re unsure about. 🔎
Why you’re a great person to hire ✨
It can be difficult thinking of examples of why you’re great on the spot in in an interview – which is why it’s so important to prepare beforehand. 🧠
What have you achieved previously that might impress the interviewer? 🏆
Have you got any great personality traits to talk about? 💖
What transferable skills do you have? 🛠️
What sets you apart from other people? 👩🎤
25 Valuable Skills That Anyone Can Have
1 week before your interview 📆
- Have practice interviews with friends and family 🎤
- Ensure you’ll have time to wash/iron your clothes during the week! 👕
- Decide questions to ask your interviewer 🤔❔
Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Interviewer
The day before 🌙
- Set alarms – make sure you’ve got enough time to get up and ready in time! ⏰
- Prepare clothes 👔
- Re-read any emails/documents the recruiter sent you – to make sure you haven’t missed anything! 👀📨
- Re-read your notes 📝
- Ensure you’ve got interviewer contact details written down – Transport issues, your laptop breaks – make sure you can contact the interviewer in case of any issues! 📱
- Charge your phone! 📳
- Get a great night of sleep! – This will help you to stay alert for the interview. 😴
- Video Interviews – Double check that your technology works! 💻
Interview day! 🎉
- Get up on time ⏰
- Check that there won’t be any delays to your travel 🚉
- Consider putting your phone on silent 📵
- Have a great interview! 🙌
Conclusion 👍
So that it’s it!
There are our best tips on how to prepare for a job interview. 💼
Remember that no matter how the interview goes, you’re trying and that’s what counts! Building experience is the best way to learn to ace an interview. 🪜
Hopefully you’re feeling more confident about your next job interview. 💃🕺
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