Professionalism
This type of posture shows confidence and professionalism during an interview.
What is sitting up straight with open body posture?
This is something you should research about an organization before an interview.
What is the organization’s mission, values, or the role you’re applying for?
This type of question asks about your past experiences and how you handled specific situations.
What are behavioral questions?
This mindset focuses on learning from mistakes instead of being discouraged by them.
What is a growth mindset?
This document should always be tailored specifically to the job you are applying for.
What is a resume?
This clothing choice is most appropriate for a professional interview.
What is business casual or business professional attire?
This common interview question gives you the chance to introduce your background and goals.
What is “Tell me about yourself”?
These questions test what you know or how you would solve a problem related to the job.
What are knowledge or skills questions?
This technique boosts confidence by having you practice answers out loud and simulate real interview scenarios.
What is mock interviewing or rehearsal?
Arriving this many minutes early to an interview is considered professional.
What is 10-15 minutes?
This greeting creates a strong first impression in an in-person interview.
What is a firm (but not ode) handshake and a smile?
This short introduction explains who you are, what you’re interested in, and what you’re future goals/career interests are.
What is an elevator pitch?
These questions ask why you want the job or why you chose the company.
What are questions about your motivation or goals?
This quality allows you to remain calm, think clearly, and respond professionally even when faced with a tricky or unexpected question.
What is composure?
This nonverbal behavior can immediately weaken your presence in an interview.
What is poor eye contact or closed body language?
This common body language habit can make you appear nervous or unprepared.
What is fidgeting, slouching, or avoiding eye contact?
This is something you should avoid including in an elevator pitch.
What are overly personal details or unrelated information?
Asking questions during an interview signals to the interviewer that you have done this.
What is your research or preparation?
This approach helps you turn a rejection or tough feedback from an interview into motivation for improvement.
What is resilience in interviews?
This interview mistake happens when a candidate talks too long and fails to clearly answer the question being asked.
What is rambling?
In a virtual interview, this preparation helps you appear the most professional on camera.
What is dressing professionally, sitting at eye level with the camera, and having a clean background?
This is the BEST type of question to ask an interviewer at the end of an interview.
What is a thoughtful question about the role, team, or growth opportunities?
These tricky questions make you think on the spot, often with no one right answer.
What are problem-solving or brainteaser questions?
This mindset helps you focus on your strengths and value during an interview, even when you feel nervous or underqualified.
What is self-confidence?
This advanced interview strategy involves matching your skills and experiences directly to the specific qualifications listed in the job description.
What is tailoring your responses to the job description?