Research Company and Role
2-3 hoursStudy the company mission, recent news, products, culture, and job description to prepare informed questions and answers.
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Study the company mission, recent news, products, culture, and job description to prepare informed questions and answers.
Develop 5-8 STAR-format stories covering leadership, conflict, failure, achievement, and teamwork scenarios.
Conduct mock interviews with friends, mentors, or platforms like Pramp; record yourself to review body language and pacing.
Execute the interview professionally, send thank-you emails within 24 hours, and follow up appropriately if no response.
Research salary range to prepare for compensation questions.
Quantify achievements for behavioral interview answers.
Prepare cost-saving and efficiency stories with metrics.
Calculate take-home pay for salary negotiation follow-up.
Questions asked in 80%+ of US job interviews.
| Question | Type | Prep Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Tell me about yourself | Opening | 60-sec career pitch |
| Greatest weakness | Behavioral | Real weakness + improvement |
| Why this company? | Motivation | Specific research points |
| Salary expectations? | Compensation | Research range first |
"What does success look like in the first 90 days?" shows ambition — avoid asking about PTO in first-round interviews.
Criticizing former bosses or companies is the fastest way to get rejected — frame departures positively.
Bring 3 printed resume copies even for video interviews — in-person surprises happen and preparation impresses.