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Never Say This In An Interview

Never Say This In An Interview

Want to stand out in an interview? Never say this...

Justin Mecham
February 15, 2025

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Interviews aren’t about proving you’re the smartest.

They’re about proving you’re the best fit.

Walk in prepared, and leave as their top choice.

Today we are going to help leaders master this by using the:

‘Win Every Interview'.

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Practical Tips to Nail Your Next Interview

Research the Company

Know the company’s mission and values:
- Look at the company’s mission and what they stand for.
- This shows you understand what they care about.
Stay up to date on the latest news:
- Check out the company’s recent updates, product launches, or awards to show you're interested.
Understand who their competitors are:
- Research their main competitors to talk about the industry trends.
Look at their social media:
- See what they post to understand how they engage with people.
Connect with current or past employees:
- Talk to people who have worked there to get a sense of their culture.

Prepare for Common Questions

Have a clear introduction ready:
- Prepare a short story about your background and key achievements.
Think about your strengths and weaknesses:
- Know what you’re good at and where you can improve, and share examples.
Be ready to talk about your goals:
- Think about your short- and long-term career plans and how they match the company’s goals.
Share a challenge you’ve faced:
- Prepare a story about a problem you solved at work.
Know your salary expectations:
- Do some research to know the salary range for the job you want.

Practice Behavioral Questions

Use the STAR method:
- Answer questions by explaining the Situation, Task, Action, and Result.
Give specific examples:
- Share clear examples from your past work that show your skills and achievements.
Focus on relevant skills:
- Talk about the skills that are needed for the job you’re applying for.
Stick to professional examples:
- Use work-related examples, not personal stories.
Keep answers clear and short:
- Answer questions directly and don’t ramble.

Show Your Problem-Solving Skills

Discuss Challenges You’ve Overcome:
- Share examples of difficult situations you’ve faced in past roles and how you approached solving them.
Highlight Your Creativity:
- When asked about a time you faced a challenge, talk about how you used creative solutions to tackle the problem.
Discuss Collaboration in Problem-Solving:
- Problem-solving is often a team effort, share an example where you worked with others to find a solution.
Explain Your Decision-Making Process:
- When answering questions about solving problems, describe the steps you took to make decisions.
Focus on Positive Results:
- It’s important to not just explain what you did, but also focus on the positive outcomes.

Have Questions Ready

Ask about the team:
- Find out about how the team works together and what the company culture is like.
Inquire about growth opportunities:
- Ask about how you can learn and grow at the company.
Ask about how success is measured:
- Understand how your performance will be evaluated in the role.
Ask about the next steps:
- Find out what happens after the interview and the timeline for making decisions.

Follow Up After the Interview

Send a thank-you email:
- Thank them for the opportunity and let them know you’re still interested in the role.
Mention key points:
- Refer to things you talked about in the interview to remind them why you’re a great fit and to mention things you wish you would have stated in the interview.
Show your enthusiasm:
- Reaffirm why you want the job and how you can help the company succeed.
Keep it professional:
- Make sure your message is polite and error-free.
Send it quickly:
- Try to send the thank-you email within a day to show your promptness.

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Every interview is a chance to prove your value, not just answer questions.

The strongest candidates don’t wing it—they prepare with clarity and purpose.

Knowing how to frame your answers makes the difference between a forgettable response and a standout one.

Your skills and experience matter, but how you communicate them matters more.

Success in an interview isn’t about luck—it’s about being ready to show why you belong.

Until next time and with lots of love,

Justin