Interviews · 7 min read
Interview Preparation Checklist
A structured checklist covering preparation before, during, and after interviews.
Key takeaways
- —Research
- —Behavioral questions
- —Technical preparation
- —Follow-up communication
Research before the interview
- —Understand the company's product, customers, and recent news.
- —Re-read the job description and map your experience to each requirement.
- —Know who you're meeting and their role where possible.
Prepare for behavioral questions
Most interviews lean on behavioral questions. Prepare 6–8 concise stories using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) that you can adapt to many prompts.
- —Cover leadership, conflict, failure, impact, and teamwork.
- —Lead with the result, then explain how you got there.
- —Keep each story under two minutes.
Technical preparation
- —Review the fundamentals most relevant to the role.
- —Practise out loud or on a whiteboard, not just in your head.
- —Prepare to explain your reasoning, not just the answer.
Follow-up communication
A short, specific thank-you note within 24 hours reinforces your interest and reminds the interviewer of your strongest point. Reference something real from the conversation.
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