Chapter 5Seven Ways to Stand Out During the Interview

Interview preparation is essential. Laying the groundwork for a successful interview minimizes your anxiety and boosts your confidence, as well as your ability to think on your feet and provide the information interviewers need to make an educated hiring decision. Advanced preparation sets you up to deliver concise, competency-filled responses that address the requirements of the open position.

Advanced preparation will also allow you to stand out from the crowd—to differentiate yourself from all the other applicants, most of whom won’t have done their homework. For instance, with a little preparation before the interview, you can determine your personal brand, find ways to control your anxiety, ...

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