How to prepare for a job interview

Got an interview coming up? Let’s get that interview prep locked down!

If you’re a candidate at Revere, chances are you’ve already aced the interview with one of our recruiters. Now, it's time to shine in front of the hiring manager. Here are a few tips we share with our candidates before meeting with the company you’re eager to work for!

1. Check out the job description again

You might think you know the role inside and out, but before you meet the hiring manager, take a moment to re-read the role overview. It’ll help you tailor your answers to the role requirements and ask the right questions.

2. Do some online stalking!

A little online search goes a long way. Check out the hiring manager and the team you’d be working with on LinkedIn. Do a quick Google search to find details on their latest campaigns and media coverage. And don’t forget the ‘About’ page! This will help you understand (and maybe even answer) what it is about the company that interests you, and what about the company and role aligns with your career path and personal goals.

Showing passion for the company always looks good!

3. Don’t forget the logistics

There are a few things you need to consider…

• Getting there: What’s the address? How long is it going to take? Where should you park? Who do you ask for when you arrive?

• If it’s online: How’s your internet connection? What can you see in the background? Is your mic working? Are you familiar with the program you’re using to meet?

• What to wear: Be yourself…but the version of yourself tailored to fit the company culture. If the company is corporate, do your version of corporate. If they’re casual, do your version of casual. If they’re fashion-forward…you get the picture.

• What to bring: In most cases, just bring yourself! If you’re going for a more creative role and have a portfolio you’d like to refer to, feel free to bring it along. Otherwise, unless they ask, there’s no need to bring anything else along.

4. Think about your answers

Consider using the STAR method when answering interview questions. This stands for situation, task, action, and result. It’s a really great format to use if you want to show your value.

How do you prepare for this before the interview?

You'll likely have an idea of what you’ll be asked in the interview and the points in your career history you’d like to touch on. Go over your past achievements and think about them in the STAR format. Can you easily explain the project/problem/situation, what you did, how you did it, and the result? If not, you probably won’t be able to give a well-rounded answer with the added stress of the interview. Write down your answers using the STAR format, gather the ‘proof’, and by the time you’re in front of the interviewer, you’ll have it in the bag.

5. Have a couple of questions up your sleeve

Don’t pass up the opportunity to ask your questions at the end of the interview. It will show your curiosity about the business and the role and give the interviewer a sense of what's important to you. Interviewers remember great questions!

Think before your interview about what you’d like to know more about and what you’d like to convey through your questions. Good luck!