Proper interview preparation doubles your success rate. Here is the complete checklist.
1
Research the company and role
Know: what the company does, their main products, recent news, and why this role exists.
2
Prepare STAR stories
STAR = Situation, Task, Action, Result. Prepare 5 stories about your achievements in this format.
3
Practice common questions
Tell me about yourself, why this role, greatest weakness, and role-specific technical questions.
4
Prepare your questions
Ask: "What does success look like in the first 90 days?" and "What are the main challenges for this role?"
Tips
- Save your LinkedIn URL in your CV header
- Tailored applications get 3x more responses than generic ones
- Use PDF format for all submitted documents
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Yes if optional is offered — it separates you from most applicants who skip it.
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