Interview tips — how to prepare beyond googling questions
Research the role, rehearse out loud, and know what to ask them back.
Interview tips that actually move the needle: read the JD like a checklist, prepare three questions for the hiring manager about scope and success metrics, and rehearse your opening pitch aloud — not in your head.
Day before: confirm time zone, video link, and interviewers on LinkedIn. Print or open your tailored resume and the saved JD from your pipeline. Day of: arrive early, test audio, have water.
Interview questions to ask
Strong candidates ask about the first 90 days, how success is measured, team structure, and why the role is open. Avoid salary and benefits in round one unless they bring it up.
Ask one question that shows you read the company: a product launch, a market move, a values statement — then connect it to your background in one sentence.
After the interview
Send a short thank-you email within 24 hours — reference one specific topic from the conversation. Update your pipeline stage and note any gaps to fix before the next round.