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Some people can walk right into an interview and knock it out of the park without even raising their heart rate. (Wouldn\u2019t we all like to have that kind of confidence?) But if you\u2019re anything like the average job seeker, interviews aren\u2019t exactly high on your list of fun, stress-free things to do.\u00a0\n <\/p>\n

The good news is, there are some practical steps you can take to help you prepare for an interview\u2014so you can go in excited and ready to ace it. Here are my top nine tips for preparing for an interview!\n <\/p>\n

1. Study the job description.\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t underestimate the importance of understanding the role you\u2019re applying for. Put yourself in the hiring manager\u2019s position: Would you want to hire someone who just went ahead and applied for the heck of it without really knowing what they were applying to do?\u00a0\n <\/p>\n

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Really take the time to learn what they want and expect from a candidate for this position. And if you have the specific skills and qualities mentioned in the job description, be intentional about working those into your interview!\u00a0\n <\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Find out who the company is.\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Notice I didn\u2019t say \u201cwhat the company does\u201d\u2014you (hopefully) already know that. I mean find out who the company is at their core. What are their values? What\u2019s their mission statement? What do they believe in? Why do they do what they do?\n <\/p>\n

You can find answers to all these questions by doing thorough research on the company. Scour their website, read any materials they\u2019ve published, and check their social media accounts. You can usually tell a lot about a company just by looking at the stuff they choose to post online (maybe they\u2019re super buttoned up and professional, or maybe they sprinkle some jokes in their feed). All of these are good details to keep in mind.\n <\/p>\n

So, what do you do with this information once you have it? Well, first of all, use it to determine if this company is truly a good fit for you. If you\u2019re finding out some things about their culture you just can\u2019t get behind, then why even bother going through with the interview? On the flip side, if you\u2019re discovering the company\u2019s values and mission line up with what you\u2019re passionate about, it will be that much easier to bring passion and enthusiasm into the interview process. Any hiring manager would love talking with a candidate who\u2019s genuinely on board with what the company\u2019s doing and how they\u2019re doing it. That can give you a huge advantage!\n <\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Ask about interview format.\u00a0<\/h2>\n

There are all different kinds of job interviews these days\u2014phone, video, traditional, competency-based (where you\u2019re asked specific questions to determine your skill level), panel, group, and the list goes on. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask about the specifics of the interview so you can prepare accordingly.\u00a0\n <\/p>\n

Most hiring managers will offer this information ahead of time, but regardless, it\u2019s always a good idea to get clarification. There\u2019s nothing like getting dressed up and driving somewhere for an in-person interview when it was really supposed to be on Zoom, and you could\u2019ve been wearing pajama bottoms the whole time (kidding\u2014you still need to dress well, even over video).\u00a0\n <\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Make connections.<\/h2>\n

I\u2019m a firm believer in the power of relationships and their ability to help you land the right job for you, so put some effort into making real connections. Find current or past employees via LinkedIn or by reaching out through mutual friends and ask if you can take them to coffee to get their insight on what it\u2019s like to work for the company. They can help you get a feel for the company culture, and it never hurts to see a familiar face on the day of your interview.\n <\/p>\n

5. Use the product.\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Every company has something they do, sell or produce. If possible, do whatever you can to use the product or interact with it in some way before your interview. That could mean reading their books, listening to their podcast, watching their YouTube content, shopping at their store, downloading their app\u2014you get the picture.\u00a0\n <\/p>\n

Of course, this will be easier to do with some companies than it will with others, but the point is to have firsthand experience with their product (or at least have more than a surface-level knowledge of it). This will set you apart because it shows you\u2019re serious about the company and care about seeing things from the customer\u2019s perspective.\n <\/p>\n

6. Practice answering interview questions.\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Yes, really! As weird as it might seem at first, practicing your interview with a friend or mentor can help you feel way more confident on the day of the interview (but pick someone who won\u2019t make you laugh the whole time). Give your mock interviewer a list of common interview questions and ask them to throw in some curveballs so you can practice thinking on your feet. Then run through it just like a real interview!\u00a0\n <\/p>\n

This will also give you a chance to prepare and practice some questions you\u2019d like to ask the interviewer since they\u2019re pretty much guaranteed to ask you if you have any questions at the end. Here\u2019s one word of caution, though: Practice is great, but a robotic and rehearsed-sounding answer isn\u2019t. Focus on getting comfortable with the interview scenario rather than memorizing what you\u2019re going to say.\n <\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Decide what to wear.\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Pick out an outfit a day or two before your interview. It will help you make sure you\u2019re not scrambling around on the morning of, trying to find matching socks or that blazer you only wear once a year. Plus, you\u2019ll have plenty of time to dry-clean, repair or iron anything that needs it. Keep the company culture and dress code in mind when choosing your interview outfit. But if you don\u2019t have access to that information, think smart casual or business casual.\u00a0\n <\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Print copies of your resum\u00e9.\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Obviously, since you\u2019ve been asked to interview, the recruiters have already seen your resum\u00e9.
But it\u2019s still a good idea to print out several copies and bring them with you in a folder! This will help the hiring manager to have a quick point of reference when they\u2019re asking you about your work history, and you\u2019ll look super prepared and professional. Win-win.\n <\/p>\n

9.\u00a0Figure out logistics.\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Knowing exactly where you\u2019re going and how to get there will help avoid a lot of jitters when you\u2019re on your way to an in-person interview. Take the time in advance to get the exact address of the interview location and look up directions (you could even drive there the day before to scope it out). Ask your point-person at the company for details on where to wait or check in once you get there and make sure you have their contact info handy in case you get lost. If it helps you, write an itinerary for yourself that spells out where you need to be and when\u2014especially if you\u2019ll be interviewing with multiple people in one day. And as always, leave your house with plenty of time to spare so you can arrive early, breathe, focus, and be ready to nail it!\u00a0\n <\/p>\n

For more in-depth advice on winning the interview, check out my free Interview Guide! And keep in mind that following up afterward is almost as important as the interview itself.\u00a0\n <\/p>\n

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