{"id":1523,"date":"2024-02-02T22:51:13","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T22:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1523"},"modified":"2024-07-26T16:23:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T16:23:51","slug":"apply-it-interview-preparation","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/chapter\/apply-it-interview-preparation\/","title":{"raw":"Apply It: Interview Preparation","rendered":"Apply It: Interview Preparation"},"content":{"raw":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Understand how to prepare for a job interview<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Understand the different types of interview settings and techniques for each<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Understand common types of interview questions and how to answer them<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<h2>\"Tell Me About Yourself\"<\/h2>\r\n<p>\"Tell me about yourself,\" might be one of the most common interview questions you will be asked throughout your career. This question often serves as the interviewer\u2019s first impression of you, providing an opportunity to showcase your most relevant experiences, skills, and attributes. By preparing a concise and compelling response, you can effectively highlight your strengths, align your background with the job requirements, and convey confidence and professionalism. Practicing your answer ensures that you can deliver it smoothly, reducing anxiety and allowing you to make a strong, positive impression right from the start.<\/p>\r\n<section class=\"textbox watchIt\"><iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=9688740&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=O6U9OGpvV78&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-gmcauau6-O6U9OGpvV78\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/Intro+to+Business\/transcripts\/Perfectingyourelevatorpitchwhattodoandwhatnottodo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">transcript for \u201cPerfecting your elevator pitch - what to do and what not to do!\u201d here (opens in a new window).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"textbox connectIt\">\r\n<h3>What specific differences did you notice between the unpolished and polished introductions in terms of content and delivery? 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