Interview Preparation Strategies

What is the first area you should research when preparing for an interview?

• The position

• Yourself

• The employer

• The industry

What method involves preparing short stories to demonstrate your skills?

• STAR Method

• Show and Tell Method

• PEST Analysis

• SWOT Analysis

What is a key aspect of making a good first impression during an interview?

• Having good eye contact

• Wearing bright colors

• Bringing a gift

• Arriving exactly on time

Which type of interview might require you to solve algorithms on a whiteboard?

• Behavioral interview

• Panel interview

• Case interview

• Technical interview

What is an advantage of a telephone interview?

• You can wear anything

• You can have notes in front of you

• You can be in a noisy place

• You can use a landline

What should you be mindful of during a Skype interview?

• Your handshake

• Your footwear

• Your resume

• Your background

What should you establish at the end of an interview?

• Your references

• Your availability

• Next steps

• Your salary expectations

What is the purpose of a closing statement in an interview?

• To express disinterest

• To reiterate interest and fit

• To negotiate salary

• To ask about benefits

When should you send a thank-you note after an interview?

• Before the interview

• Immediately after the interview

• After a week

• Within 24 to 48 hours

What should be included in a thank-you note?

• A list of references

• A request for feedback

• Reiteration of interest and qualifications

• A summary of the interview