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Pre-Interview Homework

Four Ways To Impress

Here are examples of steps to complete PRIOR to an interview (excludes actual interview preparation)

Create 30/60/90 Day
Action Plan

  • Find sample templates and content for 30/60/90 day plans: Google, Indeed

  • Provide copy before interview if possible.  Allows interviewer a chance to review

  • Be prepared to verbally summarize in 2-3 minutes

  • ​Use SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound) goals in format

Complete Mystery Shop

  • When appropriate, experience the company through the eyes of the customer.  Conduct a mystery shop, both in person and over the phone when possible.

  • Write up summary of visit to present during interview

Understand Company Culture and Mission

  • Understand the company culture through website research, employee feedback, customer feedback

  • Understand the company mission, what they do, who they serve, how they perform, where they operate

Research Interviewer

  • Check LinkedIn

  • Review company website

  • Google

  • Other employees

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