Turning Interviews into Opportunities: Interview Prep - Micro Session

$50.00

Pre-Work for the YOU:

  • Research the job description and key responsibilities, focusing on required skills and qualifications.

  • Reflect on your current position and experiences relevant to the new role.

  • Prepare answers to common interview questions using specific examples from your background.

  • Write down any questions you have about the role, the company, or the interview process itself.

  • Consider what you need in a work environment to feel fulfilled and what potential red flags might signal an incompatible role.

Session Outline:

Welcome and Review Pre-Work

  • Brief introduction and overview of the session goals.

  • Discuss insights from the pre-work, including job details, current role, and personal values.

Understanding the Position and Company

  • Review specific responsibilities and skills outlined in the job description.

  • Explore the company’s mission, values, and culture.

  • Discuss how the company culture aligns with your personal values and what makes you feel supported.

Emotional Fit and Red Flags

  • Talk about how to assess whether the role and company are the right fit for you.

  • Identify potential red flags during the interview process.

  • Explore your personal criteria for a healthy work environment, including support for growth, balance, and team dynamics/culture.

Building Confidence and Skills

  • Discuss key skills needed to feel confident during the interview, such as effective communication, active listening, competency etc.

  • Introduce techniques for managing interview anxiety, like visualization, deep breathing etc.

Interview Questions and Practice

  • Review common interview questions tailored to the job requirements. e.g. behaviour, technical, conversational.

  • Practice responses with a focus on maintaining composure and confidence.

Questions for the Interviewer

  • Help you formulate thoughtful questions to ask at the end of the interview that reflect their values and assess the company culture.

Wrap-Up and Final Tips

  • Summarize key takeaways from the session.

  • Provide tips on interview etiquette, attire, and follow-up strategies.

  • Emphasize the importance of trusting their instincts about the fit during the interview.

Next Steps

Discuss any additional resources or follow-up sessions if needed.

Pre-Work for the YOU:

  • Research the job description and key responsibilities, focusing on required skills and qualifications.

  • Reflect on your current position and experiences relevant to the new role.

  • Prepare answers to common interview questions using specific examples from your background.

  • Write down any questions you have about the role, the company, or the interview process itself.

  • Consider what you need in a work environment to feel fulfilled and what potential red flags might signal an incompatible role.

Session Outline:

Welcome and Review Pre-Work

  • Brief introduction and overview of the session goals.

  • Discuss insights from the pre-work, including job details, current role, and personal values.

Understanding the Position and Company

  • Review specific responsibilities and skills outlined in the job description.

  • Explore the company’s mission, values, and culture.

  • Discuss how the company culture aligns with your personal values and what makes you feel supported.

Emotional Fit and Red Flags

  • Talk about how to assess whether the role and company are the right fit for you.

  • Identify potential red flags during the interview process.

  • Explore your personal criteria for a healthy work environment, including support for growth, balance, and team dynamics/culture.

Building Confidence and Skills

  • Discuss key skills needed to feel confident during the interview, such as effective communication, active listening, competency etc.

  • Introduce techniques for managing interview anxiety, like visualization, deep breathing etc.

Interview Questions and Practice

  • Review common interview questions tailored to the job requirements. e.g. behaviour, technical, conversational.

  • Practice responses with a focus on maintaining composure and confidence.

Questions for the Interviewer

  • Help you formulate thoughtful questions to ask at the end of the interview that reflect their values and assess the company culture.

Wrap-Up and Final Tips

  • Summarize key takeaways from the session.

  • Provide tips on interview etiquette, attire, and follow-up strategies.

  • Emphasize the importance of trusting their instincts about the fit during the interview.

Next Steps

Discuss any additional resources or follow-up sessions if needed.