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Prepare for common interview questions:
Tell me about yourself.
Do: Share your professional journey including interests only as they relate to the role.
Don’t Start listing your personal hobbies. The Marvel vs DC debate can wait.
What are your strengths?
Do: “Feedback often revolves around my communication and leadership skills, such as (give example)”
Don’t: “Excelling at anything I do.”
What are your weaknesses?
Do: “I’m working on being kinder to myself and planning 6 min breaks at work so I can avoid burnout”
Don’t “I’m a workaholic.”
Why do you want to work for this company?
Do: Research the company beforehand and combine your findings with your own interests and values.
Don’t: Mention salary or prestige.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Do: Focus on the role you want including the responsibilities and how they relate to your interests and values.
Don’t: Focus on a company or salary.