The first thing to do is practice some common interview questions. You can find several of these online. You should also be able to speak to everything that's on your resume. If something is on there, it could come up as a topic of discussion. Finally, dress appropriately if it's a video interview. Dress like you would for an in-person interview. Everyone, including the hiring committee, understands that interviews can cause nervousness, so just try to relax and answer the questions to the best of your ability. Good luck!

Not sure if this deservices its own thread, and this question might help the OP here as well, so here it is:

In some Interview Tip articles and youtube videos, some of them say that if you don't have a good response to a question that you should take a minute to think about it before responding.

Just wondering...do they actually mean to take a literal "minute" to think about a question? Just sitting there in silence for literally 60 seconds in a live interview seems like a very strange thing to do

Definitely look into what the most commonly asked interview questions are to be ready for what you'll be asked. Get an idea of answers. Understand what the company does, sometimes they like to ask to make sure you're serious.

My drama teacher used to tell us if we were nervous before a performance, it means we care about it and want to do well. So channel that will you feel nervous. Remember that you care and want to do well :)

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First thing is to tell yourself it's okay to be nervous! I recently just went through a round of interviews and it was my first time doing them online. The most important thing I did to prepare was researching the company. Take a look at the job description, try to get an understanding of the type of people they like for the company and role. With that information, then you should look up basic interview questions that may be asked. Practice your answers and try to word things in ways that are attractive to the company, but still be honest!

Leading up to the interview, I turned on my webcam and practiced speaking in front of the camera/screen. Just to get comfortable. Also, make sure if you practice some basic questions, don't make yourself sound like a robot if you practiced an answer.

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Also, have some good questions already in your mind that you could ask afterward!

Good luck!

My general concept is to think of questions I might be asked and make sure I have a thorough answer (with examples if applicable) for all of them. I do this in a notebook, handwriting, and then I'll commit each answer to memory by repeating it out loud to myself to the point where I can "improvise" with it. Think of it as learning your lines for a play. You really shouldn't be doing much thinking during an interview, and generally, speaking on the quicker side will make you sound like you know what you're talking about more. It's better to deliver a slightly rehearsed-sounding great answer than something that sounds off the cuff but sucks. Practice saying your responses on the toilet, in the shower, you name it. Practice practice practice. I would say you should really be devoting at least 2-3 hours to interview prep for each company you're interviewing with, between researching, perfecting your responses, and memorizing your points. Maybe for an HR screen you can get away with less.

Something I've integrated more recently is ChatGPT. You can paste in the job description and ask it to come up with 10 questions you might be asked in an interview--I've gotten some great questions I never would've thought of. You can also ask it for responses too, specifically tailored to your background. I'd say the responses tend to be anywhere from 30-80% usable--definitely spend some time perfecting and personalizing the ChatGPT responses rather than use them verbatim.

These are my two cents. I'm not some interview wiz but I've recently been finding a lot more success using these strategies.

Definitely research the company extensively. You don't want to be caught unprepared if they ask you questions pertaining to the company. TopResume has a lot of good blog posts about how to best prepare for a first interview as well as preparing for subsequent interviews.

gpt: upload your resume, and copy text of the job posting,
then I proceed to ask GPT these questions:
OK now knowing what you know about me, my experience, my resume the job responsibilities everything you know about me professionally how does it relate and how can I be an asset for some of these talking points?

and then when it spits out a novel, I ask " help me consolidate these into snippets of stories with the STAR approach so i can recite them during the interview"

then once i find the names of the interviewers, i ask gpt" pretend you are john smith and april smith for xyz company. utlizing the job posting, my resume and all of my professional memories you have about me, conduct a live mock interview with me, modifying your questions based on my answers. prompt me for stories, and then give me immediate feedbakc on each answer.

This last one i would do via gpt audio so i can talk outloud and hear a "voice" to practice.

and generally speaking practice your "about yourself" answer, and also ALWAYS fram your answers in how you can be the assest for the company. I did this before and it helped my previous company and i feel it coudl help xyz company as well.

also, gpt to research the company website and linkedin profiles and ask gpt to ive you 10-15 questions you can ask during your interview

Your current preparation strategy is a solid start, but let's take it up a notch. Research the company thoroughly - their mission, recent projects, and industry challenges. This knowledge will help you tailor your responses and ask insightful questions, showing genuine interest. Practice your answers out loud, ideally with a friend or family member who can provide feedback. This will help you refine your delivery and boost your confidence.

There's no guaranteed formula for landing a job, but thorough preparation significantly increases your chances. Beyond rehearsing answers, focus on storytelling. Prepare specific examples that showcase your skills and problem-solving abilities. These anecdotes make your responses more memorable and impactful. Also, don't forget to prepare questions for the interviewer - this demonstrates your engagement and helps you assess if the role is a good fit for you.

If you're looking for extra support, I've been part of the team developing virtual interview AI tool designed to help navigate tricky interview questions. It might be worth checking out to refine your responses and boost your confidence for these upcoming interviews.

Take some of the pressure off of yourself by treating this as a learning experience - think of this as your first practice interview to start building that skill over time. If you don’t know how to start preparing, try this: copy and paste the job and company description into ChatGPT and tell it to conduct a mock interview/role play for the interviewer, so that you can practice your responses. Yes, it’s a lot of typing, but the process of writing out the responses should help you think through them. Don’t take any of the feedback it gives too literally, you at just using this tool to help structure your own thoughts and feel more confident. Good luck! Try to stay focused on your strengths and don’t get too discouraged by any rejections, it’s a tough job market and it might take some time to find the right opportunity.

I used to write out my job experience on paper as far as what my responsibilities were and any accomplishments etc. This was helpful because I have a hard time remembering that kind of thing off the top of my head. Then, I matched up which responsibilities were most relevant for the interview to have as key points for discussion. Next, I’d think of specific examples of situations that are commonly asked (i.e. interpersonal issues that you resolved, a time when you had to prioritize, whatever may be asked for the specific job). I’m also big on talking to myself so I’d basically rehearse answering questions that I found online. Hope this is helpful!

Every interview I’ve gone to, I tell myself before I walk into the building “I’m a confident competent woman!” Over & over. It’s my hype mantra.

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Step 1: figure out in general what the company dress code is. You can find this out by exploring their social media and website and seeing if you can find headshots of staff members on the website. Pick out and stage everything for an interview outfit that is just as dressed up as the employees who are already there.  Step 2: find some basic history on the company and take notes: Find out and write down who the current CEO and vice president(s) are if applicable. Find out what year the company was founded and in what city. Bring your notes with you to the interview. Having notes shows you are serious about the company and that you prepared for the interview. Step 3: think of some work stories from your past work experience that really stood out to you that you could elaborate on for a minute or two. Write down summaries of those stories in a few bullet points each. Step 4: see if any of those work stories fit the common interview questions you've seen so far as an anecdotal answer. Step 5: come up with questions of your own to ask the interviewer. Some questions may come up during the interview where you need clarification on something or you want to know more about a certain aspect of the job. And that's great! You'll want to prepare some questions, too, though. Some of my favorites to ask interviewers are: "What is your favorite thing about your job?" "What is the most difficult thing about your job?" "How does name of company look out for the well-being of its employees?"

I hope this helps you! You got this!!

Something that actually helped me ace my last job interview and get a great job was making myself a written list of everything I’m good at. Even stuff that had NOTHING to do with the job. Random things included. Just having that list improved my confidence in myself because in job interviews I usually had very low confidence since I got the feeling that I wasn’t good enough for the job. It helped remind me that there’s actually a ton of stuff I’m good at, and I don’t have to define myself by whatever specific skills the job description is looking for. Also, instead of putting pressure on myself to prepare responses to any possible question they might ask, it was helpful to remember my confidence list to gently steer the interview conversation in order to highlight my skills whenever I got stuck. Remember it’s a two way street and you have some control over the situation too!

It might be comforting to know that people with ADHD tend to interview quite well. Most of the social faux pas that come with the condition (over sharing, rambling, etc) are what interviewers hope for. It allows them to get all the answers about you. Lucky for us, interviews aren't personality tests.

Some thoughts to take with you:

• You're not talking as fast or as much as you think you are

• If you don't know how to answer a question, or lose your train of thought, stop and say so. Interviewers will usually give you one or two free passes on this. Ask if they would repeat the question or are willing to come back to it. It can actually leave a good impression by doing this.

• Don't worry about the questions any more. Nothing you do between now and then will prepare you for them. Instead do research on the company and their mission statement, make sure you have some questions for them ready.

• On the trip down, listen to your favorite playlist. "Predistract" yourself on the trip. Doing that will help you stay focused for an hour or so.

• SMILE

Good luck. You got this!

Best thing to do is breath tbh. And take your time. Take a pause before answering. Catch yourself. Think about what you’re saying and not what you think they want you to say. Listen to their questions and don’t think about what you should say, but about what they’re asking

The key is positive visualization - how to use it before your meeting. Close your eyes and picture the whole positive scenario: you knock, enter the room, everyone looks up with smiles, they welcome you warmly, you speak with confidence, they're supportive, and it all ends with a good result.

Just make sure you're dressed appropriately - don't show up in shorts or pajamas. "First impressions are lasting".

The great thing about an interview is there really isn’t much you have to prepare.

You just answer the questions - and ask some of your own.

Having been on the other side of the table, I can tell you that most early career applicants do not seem to prepare at all. You’re not behind, you’re ahead.

They’re probably going to ask why they should hire you, the old “what do you bring to the table” question. Make sure you don’t say anything negative, and it doesn’t matter what organization, they want to hear situations where you solved problems on your own, took initiative and can complete tasks with what information you have.

Since you passed the phone screening, then that is a good sign.

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Arrive early & be relaxed.

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Do some research about the company.

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Prepare to answer questions like tell me about yourself & what is your greatest weakness .... etc.

You applied because you read the job description. PresumbLy because 60-80% of you fits the description.

They have asked for an interview because you have the goods they are looking for: either the skillsets or the background necessary to pick up the job fast.

So in the words of Tyrone Woods:"Just f*cking go for it, don't be a pussy, and you'll be just fine."

Go over the job description, read online about the job, read and understand how your resume matches.

Also think of examples from your past experience relates to the job

People tend to underestimate themselves, but since you’ve already made it this far, I’d say not to stress too much. Make sure you portray yourself as a match for the job description, be presentable, and the rest will take care of itself. Good luck!

Recruiting professional here - Look up STAR (situation, task, action, result) interviewing. Keep your answers succinct, let them ask follow up questions (like roughly under 2 min or so). Have something prepared for "tell me about yourself" that is short, sweet and to the point. So many folks talk non-stop when that question is asked and talk themselves right out of a job.

Think about it like, give us the bullet point - not the novel version answer :) Best of luck!

Recommending you to use a job interview simulator like www.simulatedinterview.com

Make sure you ask some good questions at the end of the interview. You're interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you.

Common interview questions are

Tell me about a Strength/Weakness, What attracted you to this company, why did you leave/looking for a job, tell me about yourself, how did you deal with a conflict at work with another person.

Source, I am a Recruiter and I had to ask so many of these.

Yes, i recommend to prepare from a nehavioural aspect, start talking before you actually go to a interview. So you can get "warmed up". I recommend google interview warmup (free) or something like Mindorah for a more comprehensive experience (there are other but this is the one i looked at). Here's a post where i explained how it helped me greatly:

https://www.reddit.com/r/interviews/comments/1jv6g61/i_got_job_after_2_years_of_unemployment/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Go to the company's website and look at their mission statement. Memorize whatever key phrases you see in there and work them in to your strengths and past experiences.

Come up with your own list of questions you’d like to ask the interviewer.

Get a good sleep the night before.

A few shots of Old Grand-dad.

Research the history and basic details about the organisation and the job itself: there's always a good chance they'll ask you 'What do you know about this company?' or "Can you tell us about the history of this company?" If you cannot answer "Can you tell me what your role generally entails?" You're likely screwed, you don't need all the details but you at least need the gist of it

Other than that, don't overthink things through too much and try to remain calm.

Review the job description and make a list of questions to ask about the position.

Do Google research see what company does, but other then that never prepared for interviews, know stuff on your CV, rely whatever your good at and job description, ex if say it's accounting your good with numbers worked in accounts 2-10 years, other then that just engage be friendly. If they picked your CV they need people and most likely you fit.

Go on glassdoor.com. People already post the interviews they were asked by the company over there. Scan through all of the questions to have an understanding of what they might ask. If there's any question that you feel you can't answer confidently, then practice that one.

Creep on the interviewers’ social media. They probably did it to you too. It will help you bring up relevant details (alma mater, shared interests) that will create a connection.

Research the company. Be prepared to answer why I would like to work there. Read over the job description several times to be able to describe how my skills match what they’re looking for or need. Take a deep breath before the actual interview and remind myself that there are just people.

Ngl I’ve only gone to one and was offered the job on the spot. Dressed in a t shirt and sweatpants in summer. 2 years later I’m a manager there lmao

Treat it like any other day. Do your daily routine. It makes you feel more comfortable. Also try to eat something before you go for the interview. Eating leads your mind to believe that you are safe and logically think that "if I were in danger I wouldn't be eating."

Panic early enough so that I'm calm by the time I get there.

Wank.

Research the company. Write down a list of questions beforehand so when they ask, you're prepared and seem engaging. Try to remember notable things you did at previous jobs that you can draw on during the interview so you don't blank when asked about them.