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Interview Success: Key Tips & Strategies

The document provides a comprehensive guide on how to prepare for and excel in job interviews. Key strategies include using the STAR method to articulate experiences, making a strong first impression, and emphasizing personal potential over skills. Additionally, it highlights the importance of honesty, positivity, and thoughtful follow-up communication after the interview.

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Interview Success: Key Tips & Strategies

The document provides a comprehensive guide on how to prepare for and excel in job interviews. Key strategies include using the STAR method to articulate experiences, making a strong first impression, and emphasizing personal potential over skills. Additionally, it highlights the importance of honesty, positivity, and thoughtful follow-up communication after the interview.

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1.

Prepare - Learn everything you can about the company, culture and job challenges beforehand; it
shows you care

2. Use STAR on every job requirement

- Situation - Set up the stage for the story by sharing context around the challenge

- Task - Describe your role in that situation

- Action - Explain the specific actions or measures you took to complete the task

- Result - Using numbers explain the ultimate result

3. Prepare a lot of stories

- Interviewers love hearing stories; have several ready that show off your skills

- Keep stories between thirty seconds to a minute to stay engaging without rambling

- Have a clear, concise story for any sticky spots on your CV and be ready to explain them away

4. Ace the first 5 minutes

- Your first impression is key; enter with confidence and speak clearly

- Break the ice with a compliment to make the interviewer warm to you

- If you share an interest with the interviewer, great, chat away! If not, don't pretend

5. Be Honest. No BS.

- Always tell the truth in interviews; a fib can be spotted a mile away

- Remember, honesty is not just good for interviews, it’s a solid rule for life
- Being open about past mistakes makes you more relatable

6. Don't be negative

- Never criticise past employers or colleagues, as it may reflect poorly on your character

- With a positive tone, focus on what you've learned from challenging situations

7. Emphasise YOU and your potential

- Don’t worry if you're not a perfect match; show how quick and eager you are to learn

- Focus on what you've actually done and solid examples, not just what you were part of

- Focus on YOU over skills. Employers more often value attitude over experience

- Not everyone has read your resume; help them by repeating all the juicy bits

8. Not Too Short, Not Too Long

- Balance is key; give enough detail without going overboard

- Practice your responses to gauge if you waffle and adjust accordingly

9. Don’t be afraid to think

- It’s alright to take a moment to consider your response

- Pausing shows you're thoughtful and take care in what you say

10. When it’s going poorly


- If the interview seems off, don't dwell on it; focus on nailing the next question

- It's okay to check in with the interviewer to see if they need something more from you

11. Don't overdo the questions at the end

- Remember it's quality over quantity; ask thoughtful questions

- Choose insightful questions that show you're thinking about the VALUE you can add

12. Your interview isn’t over when you walk out of the room

- The post-interview thank you email is your final chance to make a memorable impression

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