When I posted on LinkedIn about what I do to prepare for interviews, I received a lot of great comments. Below are the additional tips I received. Each tip includes: a summary/paraphrasing of the comment, a link to the original comment, and the commenters LinkedIn profile.
Reviewing the LinkedIn profiles of your interviewers (Original Comment) - Angelo Melchiorre
If it's a video interview you split the screen with the video call and your notes app. This lets you check your notes during the interview. (Original Comment) - Joshua Tovar
Try to come up with one trait that makes you stand out and always ask "what will my first week/month;6 months look like?" (Original Comment) - Tom Hinkle
Prepare your mood and mindset: have some water, a nice meal, listen to a song that makes you feel energized, and smile at yourself in the mirror (Original Comment) - Paden Janney
Spend time centering yourself so you're calm, collected and confident before the interview (Original Comment) - Michael Chang
Practice your introduction as well as technical and behavioral questions (Original Comment) - Hetal Shah
Consider the values and principles of the company. Then align your experience and values with those of the company. (Original Comment) - Donnelly Miller
Use ChatGPT to help draft targeted interview questions (Original Comment) - A.P. McIntosh
Have 5 stories prepared that you've practiced and can tell that demonstrate skills the job posting is asking for. Practice them out loud so you're comfortable. (Original Comment) - Cody West
Schedule a thank you/follow up email now and schedule it to send the afternoon or morning after the interview. Edit it as needed with details you gathered from the interview. (Original Comment) - Demetrious Lloyd
Have reasons why you're interested in the company, and what led you to apply for the position (Original Comment) - B. Davis
Ask at the end, "is there any reservations about my application for this position that we can address?" (Original Comment) - Melissa Jackson
Request accommodations before the interview, practice voicing thought processes out loud, ask for DEI initiatives, and ask about or mention specific things from the job description (Original Comment) - Nicole White
Focus on your success not on what you have done (Original Comment) - Dalila B.
Be aware and have knowledge about the company and its business problems (Original Comment) - Ayan Khan
If you want more interview advice check out my blog post: How I Prepare for Interviews (Before, After, and During). Have any more interview advice? Feel free to email me at kelly@kellyjadams.com.
Disclaimer: I'm not a hiring manager or recruiter and everyone's experience is different. This is for informational purposes only.
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