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SECTION 4: INTERVIEWS

1. Interview Preparation Overview

A. Pre-interview Research
Gather background knowledge you can about the company

What to search Where to search

Company information/industry, etc. Outside & Inside resources
News relating to the specific industry Linkedin contacts
Job vacancies/openings Social media
Company’s employee reviews The company Website
Interviewer Information Job description

Be sure you completely understand the JD

and the distinctions in job titles and functions

B. Review your profile

Ensure that your profile and presence in public

visibility align with your values, which speak to you
before and during the interview.

01. Resume
Review whether your resume speaks to your
suitability for the current role that you’re applying.

02. Social Media

Ensure that your public profile is “clean” and creates
a good impression on your recruiter.
03. Reference

Have your mentors, colleagues, or professors as
your alliance to give good references to recruiters.

C. Rehearse

General tips

To relieve anxiety and improve your confidence
At the end of the interview, take any feedback they have on improving your performance.
The more you repeat your interview, the more confident you'll be during the real thing.
Practice makes perfect!

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