𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩?
Congratulations! You’ve landed an interview.
Now you get the opportunity to make a strong impression on your interviewers. 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘹𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘵?
Before you step into that meeting room or join that Zoom call, let’s talk about the crucial first step: Research.
The place of research in preparing for interviews cannot be overemphasized. It is one thing that can stand you out from other candidates and make you memorable. It can also determine if you’ll come off as lazy or diligent, and it will help you ask the right questions.
Here’s a practical guide for conducting your pre-interview research:
1️⃣ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬: Check out the company’s website, social media channels, and employee reviews on Glassdoor to understand their culture and values. What makes them tick? How do they treat their employees? What values do they promote? It helps you assess if the company is a good fit for you.
2️⃣ 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments related to the company. Have they launched new HR initiatives? Expanded their operations? This can help you assess the significance of the role to their operations and business results. If you can figure this out, then you can pitch yourself and highlight how you can help them get the results they desire.
3️⃣ 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: Get a pulse on the industry in which the company operates. What are the trends, challenges, and opportunities? How does the company position itself within the industry? This knowledge shows that you’re not just interested in the job but also in the broader context in which it operates.
4️⃣ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Familiarize yourself with the key leaders within the company, especially those in HR or related departments. What are their backgrounds? What do they promote or advocate for? Listen to interviews they’ve done or speaking engagements they’ve had (check YouTube). Check out their posts on LinkedIn. This helps you know what matters to them and what skills, interests or values you can spotlight in your interviews.
Remember, research isn’t just about gathering information; it’s about gaining valuable insights that will help you tailor your responses and demonstrate your alignment with the company’s goals and values. Your thorough preparation will set you apart and pave the way for a successful interview.
All the best! 🌟
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