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Introduction
In this reading, you will learn how to prepare for an interview and get some essential tips about presenting yourself in person and at virtual interviews.
Before successfully starting a job at a company, you must demonstrate that you are a suitable candidate for the role. Getting a job can be challenging and may require attending several interviews before finding a position suited to your skill set. Ideally, you are looking for one where you are the strongest candidate for the role. It is essential to realize that even if you are well-suited to a position, there is always the possibility that a more experienced candidate is also being interviewed. So, even though you did not get a role, you could still have had a good interview.
It may help to think about interviews as a stepping stone on your journey to a rewarding full-time career. Regardless of the outcome, always ask yourself, did I present myself to the best of my ability? And, can I learn things from this interview that can help me in subsequent interviews?
Prepare
Here are some of the standard questions that you may encounter in any given interview:
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why do you feel that they should hire you?
- What are your major strengths?
