How do I get better at interviews?

mrmaldoror · 2019-05-14T13:25:43+00:00

Become competent, then, know your worth.

FereallyRed · 2019-05-14T14:03:58+00:00

Have a buddy interview you.

There are huge amounts of the standard questions online.

Practice.

SeamusAwl · 2019-05-14T17:56:08+00:00

Learn game. Not kidding here. The same tools you use to read women and make yourself more charming work in pretty much everyone. You will even be shit tested if the interviewer is competent.

The important thing to remember is that if you get called in for an interview, they already like your qualifications.

I do not recommend lying on your resume/cv and it will help you remain honest (but still charming) throughout the interview. Do not try and BS the interviewer. If you dont know, then say that.

Full disclosure: i change jobs every two or three years and nail the vast majority of my interviews (90% success rate). I also have interviewed lots of people. Its not hard to spot the bull shit. (Like people taking full credit for actions done by a team they had a small part of).

Celik8 · 2019-05-14T16:50:03+00:00

1) Look up the Forbes 100 most common interview questions and memorize your answers for all of them. Not rote memorization but when they ask, “Tell me about a time when...” know what time you’ll reference and what you want to say about it.

2) If you’re doing anything technical, practice technical problem solving on a whiteboard (can use your bathroom mirror with a dry erase marker if you don’t have a whiteboard). Again, online lists of common questions for your field are available.

3) Have someone interview you and give you feedback. Mock interviews are great learning opportunities.

4) Interview as much as you can. If you’re looking for a job try to interview at as many places as you can before choosing. As well as giving you more interview experience, similar to spinning plates: you want options.

69weed420 · 2019-05-14T18:16:01+00:00

Do some research on the company. When they say if you have any questions about working here then ask questions about the interviewer personally. Do they like working here? Favorite parts of the job/least favorite? If you did your research on the company you can piggy back of random facts and ask the interviewer about how the company got to where it was.

Red_Pill_Brotherhood · 2019-05-14T19:08:53+00:00

Tie your experiences into the position you are applying. Firm handshake, personable, and don't take it TOO seriously. Also, realize that a good rapport goes a long way. And its a numbers game. Always dress well. Most will wear chinos and a polo or a dress shirt and slacks. Always go one to two steps above in dress. Have your resume in a folder and also a copy of driver's license and possibly SS card. Makes you look professional.

EDIT: do some research on the company and your interviewer. Bring it up when the time is right. (Ie- talking about what you like in your free time- if the interviewer likes baseball, you like baseball as well and bring it up).

Don_Draper27 · 2019-05-14T22:18:08+00:00

Check out youtube.

Title	How do I get better at interviews?
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Date	May 14, 2019 1:14 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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