Job interview prep
A structured workflow to research the company, rehearse answers, and walk in confident.
Phase 1 — Company deep-dive
- Read the last 3 quarters of earnings transcripts.
- Map the org chart from LinkedIn — know who you are meeting.
- Find 2 recent product launches and note the tech stack.
Phase 2 — Story bank
- Write 5 STAR stories: Situation, Task, Action, Result.
- One story per competency: leadership, conflict, failure, data, speed.
- Time each story to 90 seconds max.
Phase 3 — Live-fire practice
- Record yourself answering 3 behavioral questions.
- Watch at 2× speed — note filler words and eye contact.
- Do one mock interview with a friend who will be honest.
Phase 4 — Day-of checklist
- Restart your router 30 min before — no last-minute Wi-Fi drama.
- Have 3 questions for them written on a sticky note.
- Glass of water, notebook, pen. That is it.
Pro tip: The best closing question is “What would success look like in the first 90 days?” It signals ownership mindset.