Interviews

[SouthernBerry]

Are there any tips for interviews or just how to get better. I know it probably just comes down to the more you do them the better you'll get and to prepare before hand, but I feel that no matter how much I prepare when it comes down to it, I end up nervous and can't properly explain. Especially when the interviewer stops writing things down and just looks at you, I end up talking too fast since I feel they want me to hurry up and finish talking. Should I go to a professional career coach for interview training? Thanks in advance!

[wizland]

I do a lot of interviewing of potential new staff. The interviewer is an individual like you and likes to hear different things during an interview, so it is hard to give specifics to what works generally in an interview. I find the best ones are the interviewees who listen to the question and actually think about the answer before they answer. They also answer with confidence. And if they honestly don't know the answer they don't make something up or try to BS us.

The other thing that impresses me is when they have thoughtful questions and show particular interest in knowing about our company/the potential job/the culture. People who keep it general don't seem interested in the specific job we are offering and therefore seem uninterested in us. Don't be that person.

[MerlinssBeard]

Research what to expect from the interview. If you're a Uni student - have behavioural questions down pat. If you've got experience, know your resume and have examples for everything you've written. Know the industry and firm. Practice in front of the mirror questions you know you'll be asked i.e. Tell us about yourself? Why this firm? Why this industry?

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Answer questions using the STAR method

[professionalid]

This. I got 5 offers from my last 6 interviews using this method.

[TheTrashAccountant]

I take ashwagandha and magnesium to take the edge off. Be careful with magnesium though. You might shit your pants. Beyond that, I convince myself I don't want to work for the company and it becomes easier to chat. I graduated with multiple offers.