I often hear from folks that they were the #2 candidate. Let’s talk about interview preparation so that you can be #1, the one who gets the offer.
There’s lots to do in terms of research, putting everything in your brain so that you're ready to go, understanding the company and interviewer in depth. But few people take this to the next level.
Let’s talk about the goal of the research. It’s not just to understand the company or person. It’s to draw commonalities.
Here’s what I mean.
Do your research: company LinkedIn page (all the tabs), company page, investor day videos, analyst calls, Instagram, podcasts, YouTube, Google, your own network, asking the recruiter questions, etc. Then think of yourself in the context of what you’re hearing. Think of the company’s journey. Think about your own.
Once you understand the company’s journey, pressures, and the path they’re likely heading on, you can draw parallels to your background and how you solved problems in the past. You can come up with great questions to ask based on how you approached these situations before. You can come up with great stories to share.
Once you understand the interviewer’s background, you can draw commonalities or differences between yourself and them, which can be good talking points, ice breakers, or questions to ask.
It’s not just about arming yourself with information; it’s about what you do with it.
Want to learn more?
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