Interview preparation checklist.

Research the company and role

• Read the company website (product/service, customers, recent news).
• Read the job description again — specific responsibilities, requirements, and any listed tech/tools.
• Looked up the interviewer on LinkedIn or the company site.
• Read at least one recent thing the company has published (blog, press release, product update).

Prepare your answers

• "Tell me about yourself" — 60–90 second answer prepared, ending with why this role.
• "Why this company?" — 30-second answer prepared with a specific reason.
• Three to five project or experience stories in STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
• A prepared answer for "What's your biggest weakness?" that is honest and shows active self-awareness.
• Rehearsed the answers out loud — not just in your head.

Prepare questions to ask

• Three to five questions prepared about the team, the role, or the work.
• At least one question that shows you've read the job description carefully.
• A question about next steps or the rest of the process.

Interview-day logistics

• Confirmed the time, location or video link, and who you're meeting.
• If in person: checked the route and planned to arrive 10 minutes early.
• If virtual: tested camera, microphone, and connection ahead of time.
• Have a printed or digital copy of your resume for reference.
• Charged laptop/phone; quiet space secured.
• Planned a thank-you email to send within 24 hours.