Complete the  Checklist for an Interview Preparation 

Print multiple copies of your resume

Some interviews may require you to meet with multiple members of management, plus you may want to have one handy to reference as you talk about prior experiences. Print at least five copies of your resume on nice, high-quality paper, if possible. 

Prepare a portfolio of your past work

If the position requires you to show past work, like photographs, successful marketing campaigns, graphic designs, or written articles, gather your best work into one portfolio to share with the hiring team. 

Review common interview questions

Create a list of common questions, so you can begin preparing strong answers. Having some general talking points to the most-asked interview questions can help you feel less anxious about the interview process. 

Practice answering interview questions out loud

Now that you’ve come up with a list of commonly asked interview questions, you can start outlining responses. Jot down some notes for every question you come up with, and once you have it all down on paper 

Try having a mock interview for extra practice

Practicing an interview with a housemate or friend is another effective way to practice your interviewing skills. The mock interviewer can help give you notes on improving your answers or digging more in-depth for certain questions. 

Spend time researching the company

It can be embarrassing to enter an interview, only to not know the basics like what the company does or who the CEO is. You should, at a bare minimum, be prepared with the company’s products or services, ownership, customer demographics, and main competitors. 

Create a list of your accomplishments

The main point of the interview is to show off your skills and talents in order to score a new job. But when you’re nervous, it’s easy to forget some of the impressive projects you’ve completed or problems you’ve solved during your career.  

Prepare questions to ask your interviewer

Asking thoughtful questions to the interviewer shows that you’ve done your homework and you’re interested in the company. Plus, the interview is a two-way street. Just as the company wants to make sure you are the right fit for the job 

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