How to prepare for a job interview
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- Google the company and check out its Wikipedia Page: take note of its revenue, growth, and number of staff.
- The company site notes its core values, mission statement/vision, and charitable works.
- Review any recent news activity on Google news, article, or social media.
- Research any problem or challenges as part of the business or the industry
- What are your crucial challenge or something that has kept you up at night?
- Is this backfill position or is it a newly created position? (Are you trying to figure out if someone quit/got fired)?
- How would you describe the working culture here?
- What do you enjoy about company X?
- What is your style of leadership and management?
1. Play the role of a a problem solver/expert rather than an interviewee
2. Research the company and come up with 10 ideas on how you can help/provide solutions for your new job
3. State a flaw about yourself early in the interview
Being honest about a skill drawback early in an interview establishes your trustworthiness.
4. If you expect a test technical test be sure to look at the interview prep material available on the internet
5. Optional: You could hire someone off Fiverr or Upwork who has worked in that job family for a mock interview (avoid HR interviews unless you are looking for an HR job)
6. Always prep questions to ask the hiring manager
Here are a few I've asked in the past:
7. Brush up on any new trends or tech in your industry or the job in question
8. Logistics
Be sure to get a clear idea of the address, weather conditions, parking
9. Morning Routine: Get plenty of sleep, eat a high protein breakfast and meditate
10. Don't send a thank you note
It sounds counterintuitive. But as a hiring manager, thank you notes had little impact on my final decision.
Be likeable, demonstrate expertise, ask engaging questions and express enthusiasm and you will do great.
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