I like the emphasis on taking notes and reflecting on what went wrong in an interview.
I think it can help reduce the anxiety levels that happens after an interview.
I also think that the mindset you enter the interview with greatly affects your performance.
If you go with a mindset that knows that you can't control everything, and that it's not the end of the world to lose the position (regardless of how big and shinny the company is) helps reduce the tension and fear.
When you go with a calm and clear mind you'll likely to do your best. And, that's all you need. To do what you can and not worry about the results.
Yes absolutely, I agree, preparing the questions you have and practicing them with a friend or a mentor is super valuable. Can really help calm those nerves when being asked in an interview setting!
Very important to not try to lie, "blag" or winging it. To me, saying "I don't know" to a question is a sign of seniority. Trying to "wing" it and hope you'll going to be right can really be a deal breaker. Great tips Jade! I have definitely made a lot of these mistakes in interviews!
Yes, and those are both very important too, but I find the softer skills can often be neglected in comparison to those as candidates are sooo worried about the technical elements
For real, this should be required reading for anyone looking for a job. I cannot tell you how many times someone comes to interview for our company and hasn't done any research on what we do or who we are. How hard is it to spend 2 minutes learning a little about the company you are applying for? And then to spend another minute coming up with questions? I know job hunting is a grind, but people could help themselves out by doing the work upfront to be better prepared for their interviews. Thanks for a great post. Subscribing.
Interesting read! I resonate with these tips. It is important to practice, interviewing is a skill and the more you practice the better it gets. Also try to research before the interview and keep notes on all questions that you have practiced before.
Excellent points, Jade!
I like the emphasis on taking notes and reflecting on what went wrong in an interview.
I think it can help reduce the anxiety levels that happens after an interview.
I also think that the mindset you enter the interview with greatly affects your performance.
If you go with a mindset that knows that you can't control everything, and that it's not the end of the world to lose the position (regardless of how big and shinny the company is) helps reduce the tension and fear.
When you go with a calm and clear mind you'll likely to do your best. And, that's all you need. To do what you can and not worry about the results.
Yes, I love this. I think it's all about trying to be the best you can be. And if it doesn't go the way you want, it's a learning opportunity!
+1 to that. You'll never go out of an interview losing. You'll either learn or hit a new offer.
Great tips, Jade.
Part of the mistakes come from before the interview too. Best thing in my experience has been to do mock interviews with friends and get feedback.
Thank you for the mention, by the way!
Yes absolutely, I agree, preparing the questions you have and practicing them with a friend or a mentor is super valuable. Can really help calm those nerves when being asked in an interview setting!
Very important to not try to lie, "blag" or winging it. To me, saying "I don't know" to a question is a sign of seniority. Trying to "wing" it and hope you'll going to be right can really be a deal breaker. Great tips Jade! I have definitely made a lot of these mistakes in interviews!
Agreed, the more senior I've gotten over the years, the more I am comfortable saying I don't know about something... The more we grow :D
Amazing tips! Thank you!
Great insights.
Often people over index on coding and system design interviews and overlook these
Yes, and those are both very important too, but I find the softer skills can often be neglected in comparison to those as candidates are sooo worried about the technical elements
For real, this should be required reading for anyone looking for a job. I cannot tell you how many times someone comes to interview for our company and hasn't done any research on what we do or who we are. How hard is it to spend 2 minutes learning a little about the company you are applying for? And then to spend another minute coming up with questions? I know job hunting is a grind, but people could help themselves out by doing the work upfront to be better prepared for their interviews. Thanks for a great post. Subscribing.
Interesting read! I resonate with these tips. It is important to practice, interviewing is a skill and the more you practice the better it gets. Also try to research before the interview and keep notes on all questions that you have practiced before.