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1/26/25 - How To Rehearse for a Job Interview

This is a summary of an article by Carson Kohler at the website Top Interview. You can find the original article here: https://topinterview.com/interview-advice/how-to-rehearse-for-an-interview

What's the best way to rehearse for a job interview? Follow these surefire strategies below to aid your job interview practice.

Do your research

  • Brush up on the basics: Spend time on the company website, look up the company's most recent 10K Annual Report (if it's a public company), or check Crunchbase (if it's a startup).
  • Check in on social channels: Start with the company's LinkedIn company profile, then peruse Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other other platforms. Note shared articles, customer interaction, and thought leadership content that you can utilize later.
  • Google 'em: Find recent press releases, articles, and interviews that feature the company and its key executives. If you want, set up Google news alerts, so you'll see when new information is published about the company.
  • Search online reviews: Start with Glassdoor and see what previous and current employers say about the company. Like any online reviews, you'll want to take these with a grain of salt, but you can find some good insight.

Practice on your own

Now, it's time to rehearse! It may feel strange at first, but start by practicing on your own. Here are some tips to make the most of practicing for your interview on your own.

  • Prepare a list of interview questions and answer them out loud
  • Record yourself during job interview practice
  • Ask a friend or family member to help you with job interview practice
  • Practice with a professional - Practicing for a job interview by yourself, with a family member, or with a friend will only get you so far — you might benefit from working with a professional interview coach as well.

Summary

It's no secret practicing for a job interview is essential. Before you dive into rehearsals, do your research; you want to walk into an interview armed with as much information as possible.

Once you've got what you need, practice! Record yourself or tap a friend or family member to play the interviewer. If you want more professional feedback, seek out an interview coach, who'll give you professional feedback so you can walk into (or sign into) your interview with confidence.