So You Landed an Interview... Are You Prepared?

Be prepared to answer the key interview questions

Nobody expects you to have an answer memorized for every question. However, you should think of stories and experiences to share in advance. That is what Job Interview Questions is for. Find the position you are interviewing for and review the questions you may be asked. If there are questions you are weak on, prepare positive answers to them.

Be prepared to give answers to questions, even if the employer doesn’t ask them

Not every employer you interview with will be good at interviewing. The worst interviewers are the ones who do all the talking. They give you little opportunity to set yourself apart. When this happens, work answers to some of the key interview questions into the conversation, even if you aren’t asked them. With some practice you can get good at this. Just don’t overdo it, or you may come across as cocky and overconfident.

Be prepared to explain what you did at each job and why you left

For each position, be ready to briefly explain your main responsibilities and key accomplishments. A good guide is to share:

• 2 to 3 responsibilities for each position
• 2 to 3 accomplishments for each position
• Your 3 most recent positions, though be prepared to talk about earlier ones too

Lastly, be ready to explain why you left each position. This is probably the most important part of what you share about each job, so keep the reason brief, honest and positive.