36 Best Tips on How To Prepare for an Interview

Since the pandemic, the job market, how we work, and ultimately how we get interviewed have all changed.

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To make the best interview impression possible, you need to be well-informed about the company and its products, know how to tackle tricky interview questions, and come across as confident and qualified.

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The following 36 job interview preparation tips will help you make a great impression and ace your next interview, whether in person, online, or over the phone.

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1. Research the Company

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It’s a great way to equip yourself with knowledge, show interest in the company, help you come up with questions, and connect with the interviewers.

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3. Research the Job Role

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It’s essential to know who will conduct the job interview. If you expect a one-on-one interview but walk into a room of 5 people facing you like some kind of inquisition – it might throw you off your A-game.

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5. Interviewers

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36 Best Tips on How To Prepare for an Interview

Since the pandemic, the job market, how we work, and ultimately how we get interviewed have all changed.

To make the best interview impression possible, you need to be well-informed about the company and its products, know how to tackle tricky interview questions, and come across as confident and qualified.

The following 36 job interview preparation tips will help you make a great impression and ace your next interview, whether in person, online, or over the phone.

1. Research the Company

Do your research ahead of time. It’s essential to know as much as possible about the company, its products, its mission, and its values.

It’s a great way to equip yourself with knowledge, show interest in the company, help you come up with questions, and connect with the interviewers.

2. Try the Product or Service

3. Research the Job Role

It’s essential to know who will conduct the job interview. If you expect a one-on-one interview but walk into a room of 5 people facing you like some kind of inquisition – it might throw you off your A-game.

4. Interview Format

5. Interviewers

As you establish the interview format, understanding who will interview you will help your preparations. Often it’s more than one person – maybe the hiring manager or someone from HR.

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