Tips for Work and Life with Andrew LaCivita

The Best Way to Prepare for a Job Interview

Nov 5, 2024
Forget the old way of prepping for interviews! Shift your focus from anticipated questions to understanding the employer's goals and challenges. Learn how to showcase your relevant experience as the transformation they need. Develop your 'power story' to highlight your impact and create story branches for common questions. This new strategy cuts down on nerves and memorization, ultimately boosting your confidence and performance. Get ready to ace your interview like never before!
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INSIGHT

Interviews Are About Transformation

  • Interviews are about how well you can help an organization transform from today to its desired future.
  • Andrew LaCivita emphasizes selling transformation, not listing features or tasks.
ADVICE

Begin By Mapping Their Goals

  • Start your prep by identifying the company's goals and the team's objectives.
  • Write out who they serve and what outcomes they want to achieve before anything else.
ADVICE

Identify Their Key Challenges

  • List the challenges the company faces in reaching those goals.
  • Use those problems to show where your experience directly solves real obstacles.
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