Okay, stop right there. You’ve been searching the internet for “interview advice” and “how do I interview,” and you’ve landed here. There’s a reason for that! We all think we’re experts at interviewing, but are we really focused on what it is the company wants? By reading this interview advice, you’re going to think about things in a new way that will help you prepare better and have a good chance at making the right impression.
Read and Research
You’ve probably heard that you need to do your homework before interviewing, but what does that mean? You never want to walk into a company wondering what it is they do. At the very least, you should read over their website. If you can, dig deeper. Look at articles in the local news or on the company’s LinkedIn profile to learn more.
Prepare for Salary Negotiations
You may not need to negotiate in the first interview, but you should know what this role pays in your area. It’s important to know that the salary of this position is not affected by your past roles. Instead, use a tool like Salary.com to look up the job title and the location to get an idea of what the average salaries are in your area.
Know What Makes You Valuable
Why did the company contact you instead of the other candidates who applied for the job? What do you bring to the table that no one else did? Knowing what makes you a valuable candidate will go a long way to give you the confidence you need to nail the interview and land the job.
Have Examples Ready
Being prepared is about more than just researching the company, dressing professionally, and bringing a copy of your resume. Be prepared with examples of your experience to share in the interview. Storytelling is a great method of communicating information. It makes people listen and pay attention. Tell stories about how you’ve accomplished certain things in your career.
Practice Makes Perfect
Of course, it never hurts to practice. You can practice at home in your own mirror. You can practice with friends and family. Have them ask basic interviewing questions as well as some curve balls. Also, don’t limit your interviews to just your dream jobs. The more interviewing you do in real interview situations the better you’ll get at it and the better you’ll be at the interviews you want.
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