How to Nail a Job Interview

1. DO YA HOMEWORK:Carefully examine the job description & the business.

• Double back on the Job description - Know the qualifications they are looking for and how to speak to your own experience and skills.
 
• Know general facts about the company:

2. FIND YOUR CONFIDENCE: Consider why you are being chosen for an interview.

•  UMMM HELLO! It’s because you are qualified. Just getting the interview is a celebration in itself. It's tough out here.
 

3. COME PREPPED: Consider your answers to common interview questions.

• Make sure you are clear, honest, and direct in your responses.
 
• Practice your speaking voice and body language. 
• Avoid using words that will take away from what you're actually saying such as  “like” and “um.”
 
• ALWAYS Practice eye contact while speaking and listening. Locate the decision maker and always make eye contact when finishing a strong statement.

• Print your resume to hand to the person you're interviewing with. 
• Prep with your friend- role pay! 
• Prepare thoughtful questions:

1. What is the company culture like?
 
2. What would my day to day look like?

3. How am I going to be evaluated?

4. What are the challenges you are currently facing?
 
5. How do you see me (in this role) helping to solve them?
 

4. SELL YOURSELF!: This is the time to brag about all you have accomplished

• This Interview is all about you: 

1. Who you are
? Professionally and Personally (Let them get to know you a bit)
2. What value you can bring to the company?
And the details on how you will execute and achieve brining that value. 

5. FOLLOW UP: Never forget it! 

• After every interview, it’s important to follow up with the person who lended you their time. 
• Always re-attach your resume!