Landing an interview can feel like the hard part—until you’re staring at the calendar thinking, “How do I prepare efficiently?” Here’s a repeatable 60-minute routine that sharpens your answers, boosts confidence, and helps you show up with clarity (even if you’re short on time).
Open the job description and highlight:
Then translate those into a simple statement: “They need someone who can ____, ____, and ____.” This becomes your north star for every answer.
Pick three accomplishments that map to the role’s needs. Use a quick STAR structure:
Pro tip: Add a one-line “so what” that matches the job: “This matters here because…”
Most interviews include variations of:
Write bullet-point answers, not scripts. You want structure without sounding rehearsed.
Your close should be confident and specific:
Then prepare questions that reveal priorities:
Do a 5–7 minute recording answering:
Listen once for:
Even one recording can dramatically improve your delivery.
Make sure you can clearly explain how you’ll create value in this exact role—with proof.
What part of interview prep do you find hardest: coming up with stories, staying concise, or handling tricky questions?
This is an excellent, realistic routine—especially the “north star” success criteria + recording piece. One add-on that can make the 60 minutes even h...
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