✏️ Interview Cheat Sheet

✅ Use this checklist before every interview to feel prepared and confident.

The Day Before

• Review the job description
• Research the company (website, mission, news, values)
• Look up your interviewer(s) on LinkedIn (if applicable)
• Prepare answers to common questions
• Prepare 2–3 questions to ask the interviewer
• Confirm time and location (or video link)
• Print your resume (if in-person) or have it open (if virtual)
• Choose your outfit (professional & appropriate)

Day of the Interview

• Eat a light meal
• Charge your device (laptop/phone)
• Log in or arrive 10–15 minutes early
• Test your internet, camera, and mic (if virtual)
• Bring a pen and notebook
• Take a few deep breaths to stay calm
• Smile, speak clearly, and stay positive

After the Interview

• Write down how it went (for future reference)
• Send a thank-you email within 24 hours
• Follow up in 7–10 days if you haven’t heard back

🧠 Tip: Practice out loud and record yourself, it’s the best way to improve!

📝 Interview Flashcards – Practice Q&A

💬 Practice these questions with a friend or out loud to sharpen your responses.

📌 Common Interview Questions

1. Tell me about yourself.Keep it professional: who you are, what you do, what you’re looking for.
2. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Focus on real strengths and self-awareness in weaknesses.
3. Why do you want to work here?Tie your values or skills to their mission and culture.
4. Describe a time you solved a problem.Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?Show ambition, but align with the job you’re applying for.
6. Why are you leaving your current job?Be honest but diplomatic. Avoid negativity.
7. What makes you a good fit for this role?Mention relevant skills, cultural fit, and motivation.

💡 Bonus Flashcards (Behavioural Questions)

• Tell me about a time you worked under pressure.
• Give an example of a team conflict and how you handled it.
• Describe a project you’re proud of and your role in it.
• How do you stay organized?

✍️ Pro Tip: Write your answers down and review them before interviews