Plan for a Great Interview – Start with Preparation

Conduct Research on the Company and Job Opportunity

Success in a job interview starts with a solid foundation of knowledge on your part. You should understand the company and the requirements of the job. The more research you conduct, the more you’ll understand the employer, and the better you’ll be able to answer interview questions (as well as ask insightful questions). Read all the information on our website and other information we have provided. Learn more about our culture here on our website.

Review Common Interview Questions and Prepare Your Responses

Another key to interview success is preparing responses to expected interview questions. Your goal is to try to determine what you’ll be asked and to compose thoughtful answers that focus on specific examples and accomplishments. A good tool for remembering your responses is to put them into a story form that you can tell in the interview. You don’t need to memorize responses if you develop talking points. There are excellent tools available to help you with interview questions and responses.

For example, consider using the STAR Interviewing Technique when responding to questions:

S – State the SITUATION you were in. Describe the background; set the stage.
T – Describe the TASK or TARGET objective. Explain what was required, when, where, who, etc.
A – Explain the ACTION you took. Describe what you did, the skills you used, etc.
R – Describe the RESULT. Explain what happened, what was the result, etc.

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