Job Search 101

Challenge Day Six:

Ace Every Interview

Day six Assignments:

✅ Prep 3-5 S.T.A.R. anecdotes to have ready for your next interview  

✅ Put together 1-2 “power outfits” that help you feel dressed for the job (and organization) you want  

✅ Bonus: A definitive guide to interview questions 

Help Along the Way:

🗣 Before each interview, thoroughly research the organization (press, social media, online reviews), the person you’ll be interviewing with, and the job description.   

🗣 First impressions matter! Make sure you’re timely in all of your communications, nice to everyone, make good eye contact, come ready with your resume and tools for notetaking, and dress for the position (and company) you want.   

🗣 Use the S.T.A.R. method to prepare for common interview questions.   

🗣 Be upfront with any spotty work history, with a positive sell, and explain what you’ve learned and what you would do different next time.  

🗣 Make sure to follow-up with each of your interviewers within 24 hours with a note that is simple, sincere, and specific.   

🗣 The full presentation deck is here 

Next up? The final day of our challenge! Negotiate Like a Boss.

Questions? You can reach our resident career experts at [email protected]. 

Meet Your Instructors

Abby is Boly:Welch’s HR Manager, where she’s been solving hiring and retention pain points (internally and externally) since 2015. She’s a former attorney, HR Consultant, and recruiter — and the creator of two job search themed zines and 60+ blogs about hiring.

Corbin is a Career Advisor at Boly:Welch, where he’s worked since 2013. With a focus on transparency and efficiency, Corbin has supported thousands of job seekers in their searches, through all facets of the job search. 

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