This piece is a compilation of advice people have sent us on how to succeed in your job interview. We’ve got some great advice already, and I’ll continue to update this article as new comments come in.
- Follow up in a creative way such as by sending a thank you letter by US postal service
- Prepare as much as you can, both by researching the company and reviewing your experience
- Come up with a good elevator pitch
- Looks matter
- Write out 10-12 success stories in the PAR format (Problem, Action, Result)
- Establish rapport with the person interviewing you, and look up everything about them you can beforehand
- Ask for feedback right in the interview
- See if you can transform your interview into more of a conversation
- Don’t be afraid to admit what you don’t know
- It’s a bonus if you can ask smart questions after the interview
- Always be on time, which means probably getting there early
