Here's how you can ace your job interview preparation.

Faites la liste de tout ce que vous avez réalisé jusqu'à aujourd'hui (formation, expériences professionnelles ou extra-professionnelles, stages, jobs, bénévolat). Identifiez dans ces expériences, ce que vous avez aimé et aimé faire, dans quoi vous êtes doué ? Dans chaque expérience, quelles sont les qualités, les compétences que j'ai utilisées ? Vous serez armé pour mettre en avant vos compétences en entretien d'embauche. Pour valoriser ces compétences, illustrez-les par des exemples d'expériences : utilisez la méthode STAR : je présente la Situation (contexte), puis les Tâches réalisées (mission), dans cette mission, quelles sont les Actions que j'ai mises en place ? Quels sont les Résultats ? Qu'est-ce que j'ai apporté à l'entreprise ?

Once at work I was asked to lead a complex project with a diverse team. Reflecting on how I overcame challenges and achieved project goals allowed me to clearly articulate my leadership and project management skills during a subsequent interview.

Once you've got the important stuff down, qualifications, clothes, grooming, skills; there is a step you can add... Take a moment each day before the interview to imagine yourself doing the job. Not just doing, but excelling in the position! Imagine coming to the office each day, what you're wearing, how you greet your peers. How does it feel? How do you feel? Imagine being in a meeting, discussing an interesting project, and yourself participating. Imagine your fulfillment, knowing you're making a difference! Let it be real! Revel in the feeling and let it sink in - become that great employee in your vision! Take that confidence with you into the interview and knock their socks off!

In a recent interview, I prepared a detailed list of my accomplishments and experiences relevant to the position. Reflecting on these points allowed me to highlight how I had handled similar projects and overcome challenges. For example, I mentioned a complex project where I had led a diverse team, explaining how my leadership and project management skills were crucial to the project's success. This approach helped me communicate my strengths effectively and demonstrate my fit for the position.

In my experience, thoroughly researching the company allowed me to ask specific questions about their current projects during the interview, which impressed the interviewer and showed my genuine interest in the company.

One use that I have found at a professional level is to practice in front of a mirror or with a friend. This helped me gain confidence in my speaking and improve my body language.

I would add "Imagine what they will ask you," to the list! You have the job posting, think of every potential question you MIGHT be asked and write them down. Then take some time to ponder your response and write them down. Expect better answers to come at you throughout the day and job those down. Eventually, you will have created your best answer for the questions! Review the Q's and A's so they are readily available to you. When the interview comes, you'll be ready!

Call a friend - voice or video call them. This allows you to practice your response with another living being who can give live updates and feedback on what went well and what can be improved. Alternatively, recording yourself speaking on your phone is a great alternative if you are a bit shy about sharing your interview response with another friend.

I always thought an important interview was a good time to invest in a good suit! Or whatever works for your industry! Or a good pair of shoes. Anything that would suit you in your new position Putting some $$$ behind your interest in the position shows yourself, and the Universe, you've got some skin in the game and you're serious! I believe it moves a needle and accelerates results! You know how best to present yourself, and first impressions matter. Give yourself the added energetic boost, and the added impression boost and go shopping!

Strike a Power Pose. Before you go into a talk, my professor reminded me of years ago. It's a way to visualize success and encourage the body's feel-good chemicals to flow instead of the fear and worries. See the interview as a conversation, a dialogue between equals, to better understand the work culture and expectations, to manage what you can offer and what they have to offer. Seeing it as an exchange between equals, may help to reduce some of your anxiety and worry. You got this!

The thank-you email is much appreciated but under-delivered. I have been guilty of this as well. We are stressed out going into the interview, performing at our best, agreeing to the different things they want us to do, and sometimes wondering if we can deliver what's asked of us. So, it's natural to overlook this important part of the post-interview process. It's okay; you missed your chance previously, but in the future, you know what you need to do now.

Remember, your preparation determines your elevation. As you research the company role and industry, make sure you use the STAR method to answer behavioral questions. STAR stands for: S- situation T- task A- action R- result An interview is also a two- way conversation. Be prepared to ask questions and engage with your interviewer.

One great takeaway from a Career Coach is to sit down, reflect and jot down the things that went well, things that didn't go well, and points for improvement for future interviews. You can build upon your learning points from each and every interview, so you be a masterful interviewee / interviewer in the future!