Research before you walk in
Spend 20–30 minutes understanding the company — what it does, who its customers are, and anything recent (a launch, funding round, news mention). For the role itself, re-read the job description and note which of your skills map most directly to it.
Expect these common questions
Most interviews, across roles and levels, draw from a similar pool of questions. Prepare a genuine, specific answer for each rather than memorising a script.
- "Tell me about yourself" — a 60–90 second summary of your background and what you're looking for, not your full life story
- "Why do you want this role / this company?" — be specific, not generic
- "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" — pick a real weakness and how you're addressing it
- "Tell me about a time you faced a challenge" — this is where the STAR method helps
Use the STAR method for behavioral questions
For "tell me about a time..." questions, structure your answer as: Situation (brief context), Task (what you needed to do), Action (what you specifically did), Result (the outcome, ideally with a number or concrete detail). This keeps your answer focused instead of rambling.
Prepare questions to ask
Interviews are two-way. Having 2–3 thoughtful questions ready — about the team, what success looks like in the role, or next steps — signals genuine interest.
- "What does a typical first 90 days in this role look like?"
- "What's the team structure I'd be working within?"
- "What are the next steps in the process?"
Handle the logistics
Confirm the format (in-person, phone, video) and time zone if relevant, and plan to arrive or log in 5–10 minutes early. For video interviews, test your camera, microphone and internet connection beforehand. Keep a copy of your resume and any requested documents on hand.