Job Interview Preparation Simplified

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Based on insights into who is really getting the job (plus exactly how they do it), this podcast is a new and simple approach to job interview preparation. Each episode is only five minutes long. This way, you can make progress even if you only have a couple of minutes. It contains one specific topic, gives you the relevant background and a clear and simple, step-by-step approach to help you prepare the perfect answers. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for more information on how to prepare for an interview, to provide feedback or to make suggestions for upcoming episodes..

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    • May 17, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Job Interview Preparation Simplified

    Building confidence through mock interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 5:08


    Learn how mock interviews can help you save time and become more confident for your upcoming interview. And get early access to our new AI mock interview app (time-limited offer). Ace interviews effortlessly: Click here to practice with our AI/powered mock interviewer for free (time-limited beta phase)

    How to address employment gaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 4:09


    In this episode, I show you a simple, 4-step approach to confidently talk about employment gaps. Do you need help preparing for your interview? Book 1:1 Coaching with me.

    Interviewing for a new role within your company

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 5:38


    Get ready for your internal job interview with these five steps! Explain your motivation, reflect on your accomplishments, prepare for behavioral interview questions and ask the right questions to evaluate the role and team. Tune in to this episode to learn more and ace your internal job interview! Do you need help preparing for your interview? Try our Digitial Coaching App, which helps you identify relevant questions based on your background and the job you applied for.

    How to answer questions about failures

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 4:44


    In this episode, I show you a simple, 4-step approach to confidently answer questions about failures. Please let me know what topic would you like me to cover in future episodes: https://www.interviewpreparationsimplified.com/future-podcast-episodes

    What questions to expect during an interview?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 5:29


    During this episode, I will show you a simple, 4-step approach to identifying questions you might be asked during your upcoming interview. Do you need help preparing for your interview? Try our Digitial Coaching App, which helps you identify relevant questions based on your background and the job you applied for.

    How to prepare for a job interview in English

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 5:57


    Interviewing in a foreign language can be challenging. In this episode, I share a couple of hands-on tips and tricks to help you prepare for such an interview and calm your nerves. Do you need help preparing for your interview? Book 1:1 Coaching with me.

    Interviewing for a new role

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 6:13


    During this episode, about applying for a new role, I will share an interview preparation strategy, that has proven to be successful for many candidates I have coached. Do you need help preparing for your interview? Book 1:1 Coaching with me.

    What can we expect from you in your first three months?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 5:14


    During this episode, I will show you a simple, 4 step approach to formulate an answer that helps the interviewer visualize what great results they can expect from hiring you. Do you need help preparing for your interview? Try my Digitial Coaching App or book 1:1 Coaching with me.

    What motivates you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 4:46


    In this episode, I show you a simple, four-step approach to demonstrate that you are self-aware and have the right motivation for the job. Click here for the transcript and additional resources. Do you need help preparing for your interview? Try my Digitial Coaching App or book 1:1 Coaching with me.

    What do you know about our company?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 4:19


    In this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to demonstrate to the interviewer that you are genuinely interested in working for the company. Click here for the transcript. Do you need help preparing for your interview? Try my Digitial Coaching App or book 1:1 Coaching with me.

    What are your career goals?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 4:53


    In this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to show the interviewer that you are ambitious, goal-oriented and that the job you are interviewing for is well-aligned with your overall career goals. Do you need help preparing for your interview? Try my Digitial Coaching App or book 1:1 Coaching with me.

    Tell me about yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 5:10


    If answered correctly, this question is an excellent opportunity to show that you're the right candidate for the job. In this episode, I will share a simple, five-step approach to help you make a great first impression. Do you need help preparing for your interview? Try my Digitial Coaching App or book 1:1 Coaching with me.

    What is your greatest achievement?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 6:24


    Click here to check out my new YouTube channel! Interviewers ask you about your greatest achievement to understand your definition of success and to assess if you are a good cultural fit, willing to go the extra mile to deliver outstanding results. In this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to picking the right example and presenting it compellingly.

    How do you handle stress?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 5:45


    During this episode, I show you how to convincingly answer the question, “How do you handle stress?” and prepare an example that demonstrates your ability to stay calm under pressure. Do you need help preparing for your interview? Try my Digitial Coaching App or book 1:1 Coaching with me.

    Why should we hire you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 4:36


    In this episode, I show you how you can convince the interviewer to choose you over the other candidates by preparing a compelling answer to the common interview question, "Why should we hire you?" Do you need help preparing for your interview? Try my Digitial Coaching App or book 1:1 Coaching with me.

    How to avoid the five most common mistakes during job interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 5:44


    During this episode, I will talk about five common mistakes candidates make during an interview and what you can do to avoid them. Please let me know what topic would you like me to cover in future episodes: https://interviewpreparationsimplified.com/future-podcast-episodes

    How to ace a video interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 6:00


    During this episode, I share a simple, four-step approach to help you ace your video interview. I cover how to set up the technical equipment, get more comfortable in front of the camera and what to do before and during the interview to impress the interviewer. Need help preparing for your video interview? Book a mock interview with me so you can practice the video interview situation and get real-time feedback with tips & recommendations.

    How to prepare for a screening call

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 6:06


    Employers use screening calls to decide whether or not it's worth moving the applicant forward to the next stage of the hiring process. In this episode, I share a simple, five-step approach to help you ace that first call. Need help preparing for your interview? Our Digital Coaching App makes it easy for you to ace your interview and land your dream job. Book a mock interview with me so you can practice the interview situation and get real-time feedback with tips & recommendations.

    How to deal with unexpected interview questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 6:13


    Handling unexpected interview questions can be tough. In this episode, I share a simple, 4-step approach to help you deal with the uncertainty. Need help preparing for your interview? Let our Digital Coaching App generate a list of highly relevant interview questions for you - based on your unique background and the job you applied for. Book a mock interview with me so you can practice the interview situation and get real-time feedback with tips & recommendations (20% off during November).

    What do you do at your current job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 4:52


    Interviewers want to assess how well your most recent professional experience aligns with what is expected from you in the role you applied for. In this episode, I show you a simple, 5-step approach to help you focus on the right things when talking about what you do at your current job. Do you need help preparing for your interview? Try my Digitial Coaching App or book 1:1 Coaching with me.

    Why are you leaving your current position?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 5:18


    When asked “Why are you leaving your current position?" you should focus on the opportunity ahead and avoid badmouthing your current or former employer, manager or team. In this episode, I show you a simple, four-step approach to help you formulate a convincing answer. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or to sign up to my newsletter!

    Tell me about a time you received constructive feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 5:36


    When interviewers ask you questions about feedback you have received, what they really want to know is how you used that feedback to improve. In this episode, I will show you five simple steps to formulate a convincing answer to these kinds of questions that will set you apart from other candidates. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or to sign up to my newsletter!

    Describe a conflict you have been involved in at work.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 6:02


    Interviewers often try to assess your conflict-resolution, collaboration and communication skills. In this episode, I will show you five simple steps to formulate a convincing answer to this question Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or to sign up to my newsletter!

    Tell me about a time you successfully demonstrated your analytical skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 5:59


    If answered the right way, the question, "Tell me about a time you successfully demonstrated your analytical skills” is an excellent opportunity to show the interviewer that your analytical skills enable you to deliver outstanding business results. During this episode, I share a simple, five-step approach to help you formulate a convincing answer. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or to sign up to my newsletter!

    Tell me about a time you had to complete a task you had never done before

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 6:08


    Due to the high pace of change in today's work environments, being a fast learner and being able to quickly familiarize yourself with new tasks is essential for all kinds of jobs. In this episode, I share a simple, five-step approach to help you impress your interviewer. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or to sign up to my newsletter.

    Tell me about a time you considerably exceeded expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 5:42


    In this episode, I will share a simple, five-step approach to help you show your interviewer that you can exceed expectations, which translates to you being able to provide significant value to the company. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or to sign up to my newsletter.

    Describe a difficult problem you solved

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 5:48


    Since solving problems is part of almost all jobs, preparing an answer to the question, “Describe a difficult problem you solved” is well-invested time. In this episode, I will share a simple, five-step approach to help you formulate a convincing answer that demonstrates that you have excellent problem-solving skills and can use these skills to deliver valuable results. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or to sign up to my newsletter.

    Tell me about a time you missed a deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 6:06


    Interviewers usually don't ask this question to find a weak spot they can hold against you. Instead, they want to find out more about your organizational skills, and most importantly, determine whether you take responsibility for your mistakes and learn from them. In this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to help you formulate a convincing answer that stick out and puts you in the best possible light. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or to sign up to my newsletter.

    Tell me about a time you stepped in to help the team achieve its goals.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 5:14


    Interviewers often ask questions about taking the initiative to help others because they want to learn more about your collaboration and teamwork skills and determine if you are proactive and take ownership. During this episode, I show you a simple, 5-step approach to formulate a convincing answer. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or to sign up to my newsletter.

    Tell me about a time you had to give someone difficult feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 6:02


    Interviewers often ask questions about giving feedback because they help them assess your conflict management, communication, and relationship management skills and how pro-active you are. During this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to formulate a convincing answer. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or to sign up to my newsletter.

    How to prepare for a job interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 6:42


    Preparing for an interview can be time-consuming and frustrating. In this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to help you convince the interviewer that you are the right candidate for the job. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or to sign up to my newsletter.

    How to interview with confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 5:58


    Feeling nervous about your upcoming interview is perfectly normal. In this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to increase your confidence and be mentally prepared. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or to sign up to my newsletter.

    Asking the right questions during an interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 6:04


    An interview is not a one-way street where only the interviewer asks a lot of questions. In this episode, I show you a simple, 5-step approach to asking the right questions to help you determine whether the company, the role and the work environment are a good fit for you. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or to sign up to my newsletter.

    How to answer behavioral interview questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 6:05


    Employers ask behavioral interview questions to predict future performance based on past performance. In this episode, I show you how to pick the right example and use the STAR method, a simple, four step approach to formulating convincing answers to any behavioral questions. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or to sign up to my newsletter.

    Tell me about your background.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 5:43


    Being asked about your background is an excellent opportunity to tell a story that leads to you being the natural choice for the new job. In this episode, I show you how you can compellingly summarize your background and set yourself apart from other candidates with a simple 4-step approach. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, to provide feedback or to sign up to my newsletter.

    How would you describe yourself?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 5:10


    How well candidates fit into the company's culture is as important for the hiring manager as their skills and experiences. In this episode, I show you a simple 5-step approach to help you craft an answer to the common interview question “How would you describe yourself?” that shows that you are the right candidate for the job. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for more information on how to prepare for a job interview, to provide feedback or to make suggestions for upcoming episodes.

    What skills would you bring to the job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 5:44


    This episode includes a five-step approach to acing questions about your skills and qualifications. It is crucial to promote those skills that provide most value to the employer and to mitigate potential concerns in case there are any competences that are demanded but that you currently do not possess. I show you a simple way to cover all these aspects. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for more information on how to prepare for a job interview, to provide feedback or to make suggestions for upcoming episodes.

    Where do you see yourself in five years?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 5:13


    Having a convincing vision about your future at the new company can be crucial to getting an offer. In this episode, I explain why this question is asked, and I show you a simple, five-step approach to answering it in a compelling way. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for more information on how to prepare for a job interview, to provide feedback or to make suggestions for upcoming episodes.

    What is your salary range expectation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 6:46


    In this episode, I will show you how to find the best strategy to negotiating your salary. There is no one-size-fit-all approach but there are some important aspects that can help you to find the best tactic, such as your aspired salary range, your leverage in the negotiation process and the right timing. All of these are covered in the four-step approach explained in this episode. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for more information on how to prepare for a job interview, to provide feedback or to make suggestions for upcoming episodes.

    Why do you want this job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 4:39


    A good explanation of why you want the job can significantly increase your chances of getting an offer. In this episode, you learn a simple, four-step approach that can help you create an answer that builds trust with the interviewer and makes employing you a win-win situation. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for more information on how to prepare for a job interview, to provide feedback or to make suggestions for upcoming episodes.

    What are your greatest weaknesses?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 6:11


    In this episode, I show you five steps to answer questions - in a genuine way - about your weaknesses. These questions are usually not asked to find a weak spot to hold against you; rather, they are asked to get to know you better and to understand whether or not you are self-aware and open to improvement. In this episode, you will learn a simple, 5-step approach that can help you formulate an answer that sticks out and creates trust with the interviewer. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for more information on how to prepare for a job interview, to provide feedback or to make suggestions for upcoming episodes.

    What are your greatest strengths?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 5:20


    How to identify your strengths and feel confident talking about them without feeling like a bragger? In this episode, you learn how to confidently answer the common interview question "What are your greatest strengths?" in a simple way (without feeling that you are bragging). You will also build a collection of example situations that you can use to answer other common questions. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for more information on how to prepare for a job interview, to provide feedback or to make suggestions for upcoming episodes.

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