5 Practical Ways to Prepare for—and Win—Your Next Job Interview

An interview is not just an appointment to attend. It is an opportunity to prepare for strategically. Study the job advert, understand what the company does and identify how your experience can help solve a problem in the role. When answering experience-based questions, use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action and Result. Focus on what you did and the outcome you achieved. Informal work, freelance jobs and side gigs can also provide strong examples. Be honest when you do not know an answer, then explain how you would learn or find the information. Prepare thoughtful questions about the role, the team and expectations in the first 90 days. After the interview, send a brief thank-you message within 24 hours and mention a specific point from your discussion. What is the hardest interview question you have faced, and how did you answer it?

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