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Overview How to Use This Resource: Click “File” then “Make a copy” if using Goo

Overview How to Use This Resource: Click “File” then “Make a copy” if using Google Docs For phone and video interviews, you now have a tool where you can plan out your exact responses and reference them during the interview itself. Prepare each question by going through the document and inserting the relevant information where you see [highlights]. If you are using the Google Docs version of this guide, the “Document Outline” section on the left will help you quickly navigate to the question they ask you. You can also hit “CTRL + F” on your keyboard and search the questions they ask you. A benefit of the “Alternatives” section of each question is that you can adapt a couple of words or a sentence to match a different way they ask you a question. For example, if they ask “What Makes You a Good Fit For This Role?”, you can use the same answer you wrote for “Why Should We Hire You?” because they’re asking for the exact same thing, just in a different way. For in-person interviews, this resource will allow you to practice what your response will be in an organized manner that doesn’t require too much change when interviewing from one company to another. There’s a “Technical Questions” section towards the end of this document to help for specific industries that require more in-depth preparation. If your industry is not listed in the “Technical Questions” below, then you likely don’t need that preparation and should focus a majority of your time on the behavioral questions in green. Each interview question follows the general format below: Strategy - gives you an overview of the approach to effectively answering the question Template - how to answer the question with versions of [insert information here] to customize the response based on your experience and the job description Example - this will show you a specific example using the template to answer the question Tips - additional information to help you best answer the question and avoid mistakes Alternatives - these will be variations of that question or different ways of phrasing it so that you can easily search it up and adapt your response accordingly Job Description - use this section to copy & paste specific aspects of the job posting that you’ll be discussing in your answer so you can stand out from other candidates for the job (PRIORITIZE technical skills like programming languages, systems, software, tools, etc.) Tell Me About Yourself. Strategy ● Start with a short summary of where you are now (which could include your current job along with a reference to passion or related course/certification) ● Describe how you got to where you are (mention education/side projects, or an important experience such as a past job, internship or volunteer experience) ● Transition into what you’re looking to do next and why you’re interested in this gig (and a great fit for it, too) Template ● Sure! I've always enjoyed [insert industry skill #1] and [insert industry skill #2], even going back to [insert college/high school/grade school]. This led me to pursue being a [insert position/title/role] for [insert student organization/club/nonprofit]. I learned how to [insert related experience/skill #1] and [insert related experience/skill #2]. ● Well I’m currently a [insert current position] at [insert current company], where I handle [insert current duty]. Before that, I worked as a [insert previous position] where I was [insert previous duty/achievement]. And while I really enjoyed the work that I did, I’d love the chance to dig in much deeper with [insert interest that matches the job you are interviewing for], which is why I’m so excited about this opportunity with [insert name of company you’re interviewing with]. ● After college, I took a job at [insert company] as a [insert position], doing [insert task #1]. I raised my hand to work on the [insert project]. This opportunity led me to discover my interest in [insert interest/skill related to role] & ultimately this role where [insert why this role relates to your interest]. Examples ● Sure! So I've always enjoyed social media and content creation, even as far back as high school. This led me to pursue being the social media lead for our business club where I managed the Instagram & Twitter accounts resulting in an average of 10,000 weekly impressions & 1,000 new followers each month. In addition to marketing, I got to learn how to plan out content & build a community. ● Well, I’m currently an account manager at Reed & Partners, where I handle our top-performing client. Before that, I worked as an intern at Frankfurt Limited where I was on three different major consumer goods brands. And while I really enjoyed the work that I did, I’d love the chance to dig in much deeper with one specific CPG company, which is why I’m so excited about this opportunity with Capricorn. ● After college, I took a job at Nunsters as a social media manager, where I posted LinkedIn content for the company’s 40,000 followers. A couple of months in, I raised my hand to work on the analytics side of things to better understand consumer behavior. This opportunity led me to discover my interest in data visualization as it relates to purchasing decisions & ultimately why I was so excited for this role where I’d be doing it every day. Tips ● Tailor Your Answer to the Role and Company ○ “Tell me about yourself” actually means “explain to me what about you & your experiences make you stand out from the rest interviewing for this role” ○ Look at the job description, research the company, and figure out how you can show you are 100% the person who can fulfill the needs ● Professional NOT Personal ○ Don’t tell your life story ○ Focus on being brief in your answer of how you are professionally equipped ● Be BRIEF ○ Don’t list your resume; covers important points without rambling ○ Emphasize the most important experiences & aspects of you that address TECHNICAL skills from the job description ● NEVER Memorize, ALWAYS Practice ○ They can tell if you memorize a script & your answer won’t seem authentic ○ Instead, hit record on your phone & practice until you get comfortable answering questions regardless of the environment or person asking it ● AVOID Controversy: ○ Don’t talk about politics, religion, or anything that could cause offense. ○ This isn’t the opportunity for you to discuss all the terrible things that happened to you at your last job (in fact, you should NEVER do that) Alternatives ● “Can you walk us through your resume?” ● “Please describe yourself.” ● “What do you consider to be your biggest professional achievement?” Job Description: [Copy & paste the part(s) of the job description you will cover in your answer here] Why Should We Hire You? Strategy ● Start off by stating what they are looking for according to their job description & what goals the company is targeting based on your research ● Describe how your experiences (mention past jobs/leadership roles, volunteering, etc.) have contributed to your understanding of the TECHNICAL skills for the role ● Conclude by relating your experiences to the job description & goals and why that makes you the right person for the job Template ● This is an important question so thank you for asking it. Based on the research I've done, your company is looking for a [insert adjective from job description] [insert title] to grow your business and help your company stand out from the competition. At my [insert student organization/club/nonprofit/sport/company], I [insert metric/result] by [insert task(s) to achieve metric/result]. Incorporating that [insert quality #1] and [insert quality #2] to your company will be my top priority. ● As a recent college graduate, I had the opportunity to be exposed to experiences that helped me build the [insert skill #1] & [insert skill #2] you are looking for. On top of being in leadership positions amongst three different organizations, I balanced a full course load that tested my ability to multitask & prioritize deadlines. As the [insert position/title/role] for [insert student organization/club/sport], I successfully [insert metric/result] by [insert task(s) to achieve metric/result]. Given the skills you highlighted as well as the company’s goals, I believe my experiences will contribute to success within this role & ultimately drive value to the team. Examples ● This is an important question so thank you for asking it. Based on the research I've done, your company is looking for a results-oriented engineer to grow your business and help your company stand out from the competition. At my previous company, I reduced the number of errors in the quality control process by 40% through the implementation of advanced compliance practices. Bringing that innovative and analytical mindset to your company will be my top priority. ● As a recent college graduate, I had the opportunity to be exposed to experiences that helped me build the Excel uploads/Litterature/ interview-guide 14 .pdf