Preparation mistakes
Arriving without understanding the company, role, or interviewer makes it difficult to connect your experience to the employer's needs.
- Review the job description line by line
- Research the employer's products and customers
- Confirm the time, location, and interview format
- Prepare three examples of relevant results
Communication mistakes
Answers that are too short leave important questions unresolved, while answers that wander can hide your strongest qualifications. Give enough context, explain your action, and finish with the result.
Questions candidates forget to ask
An interview should help you evaluate the opportunity too. Ask about expectations, priorities, the team, training, and the decision timeline.
- What would success look like after 90 days?
- What is the most urgent challenge in this role?
- How does the team work together?
- What are the next steps?
Finish professionally
Restate your interest, thank the interviewer, and send a concise follow-up. If a recruiter arranged the interview, share feedback with them promptly.