Prepare for an Interview

An interview allows the employer to assess your qualifications for the job or internship, your fit with the organization, how well you have considered your reasons for applying, how clearly you express your potential contribution, and your “soft skills” such as communication and professionalism. In essence, the interviewer wants to know: Why should we hire you? Interviews are also an opportunity for YOU to evaluate the organization and whether the opportunity you’ve applied for aligns with your professional interests, skills, values, and goals.

Job Searching With a Disability | How to Prepare for the Interview Process

For job seekers with disabilities, the job search may include questions and challenges that others may not regularly come up against. In addition to wondering whether the roles you’re applying for are a fit, you may also be concerned about …

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35 Genius ChatGPT Prompts to Help You Prep for Job Interviews

“ChatGPT is one of those handy tech tools in our metaphorical career tool belts. If you’re heard the buzz around ChatGPT, or tried it already, here’s how you can use it to prep for your next job interview—plus, 35 ChatGPT …

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What Is the STAR Method? How to Use It in Interviews

The STAR Method

The STAR method is one of the best-known ways to plan an interview answer.

In fact, Amazon recommends that their candidates use this framework when answering behavioral questions about their Leadership Principles.

Even though you shouldn’t rely …

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