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What You Must Articulate in a Job Interview


  • Express passion for the business

  • Consider telling a story of how you first became interested in this type of work

  • Talk about what you enjoy doing and draw a connection to this specific job.

  • Do not repeat your resume. Practice a 60-second pitch that describes your motivation for talking to t Find some facts about the company that the interviewer would not expect you to know.

  • Highlight your skills and experience.

  • Be honest with the employer. Tell them your weaknesses and how you balance them with the appropriate strengths.

  • Draw parallels from your most current or previous job to the requirements of this job.

  • Provide examples of your initiative and resourcefulness.

  • Provide an example of how one of your projects failed. Show how you learned from that experience.

  • Show how you can work with others in a successful manner.

  • Offer proof of your accomplishments using real examples.

  • Sight your long-term career plans (5 years out).