30. Interview Prep 101: What to Do Before the Interview

You got the interview. Amazing. Exciting. Slightly terrifying.Now what?In this episode, Elin and Alli kick off a new series on interviews, starting with everything that happens before you ever enter the Zoom room or walk into the building: the preparation.Because interview prep is not about memorizing perfect answers. It’s about understanding the role, researching the organization, knowing what stories you want to tell, and walking in with more confidence and less panic.We talk about:what to ask when you get the interview invitationhow to prep differently for first round, final round, Zoom, and in-person interviewswhy interviews are not pop quizzeswhat you can and cannot controlhow to research the organizationwhy the job posting is your answer keyhow to anticipate likely interview questionswhy notes are allowedwhat to do if you ramble, freeze, fidget, or over-explainand how to build a pre-interview confidence ritualWe also get into the reminder that you are interviewing the organization too.Yes, you want the job. But you also deserve to know whether the role, team, culture, and organization are actually a good fit for you.If interviews make you nervous, this episode will help you feel more grounded, prepared, and ready to show them why you.