Interviews can be exciting if you’re properly prepared. We want to do everything we can to make sure that you’re set up for success! That’s why we want to share a few strategies that have helped candidates to land jobs. Before we dive in, keep a few things in mind:
They think you are qualified! If they didn’t, they wouldn’t have wasted their time by offering you an interview. Most people don’t get interviews for most jobs.
There are no perfect candidates. Almost no one matches the job description. You probably don’t either, and that is okay. You are going up against other, imperfect people, not against an aspirational job description.
They usually can’t tell if you are nervous or feel messy. They’re not psychologists and they’re not analyzing you on a profound level. They’re also people with jobs, who are interviewing a bunch of candidates, and are looking for the best in you. And if they can tell you’re a little nervous, they’ll find it endearing, not concerning.
You have a lot of power here, especially in this job market. They need your help, and you can choose whether or not to work for them. You are also interviewing them, too!
As a note, some of this advice is loosely inspired by
Interview Guide!
