Why do we need interview preparations?

1. Very carefully analyze the job description. It is too easy to skip this step and an often deadly mistake if you do. Ask them for a copy of the job description, if you don't already have it. Then read it word-by-word. Pay careful attention to: How they describe themselves - if they describe themselves. The "requirements" of the job - experience, skills, education needed to do the job. The "duties" of the job - what the person doing the job will be responsible for. Any "nice-to-have" needs that aren't specified as required for this job, but are skills or knowledge that will gain you bonus points.

2. Prepare examples of your accomplishments. Saying you are very skilled at something is not as effective as sharing an accomplishment that proves your skill level. An excellent way to share your accomplishment is by describing situations where you successfully used that skill. Think of this as "success story telling." Think of the times when you have successfully navigated through a difficult or challenging situation. If possible, focus on work-related situations or, at least, when you have achieved something related to what is required for this job. For example, when you: Solved a problem, major or minor. Created a new process. Lead a team (as the team leader or not). Managed a situation (as the manager or not). Did something else innovative or original.