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What tips do you have for preparing for a job interview?
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1. Do your research
 • take some time to research the company, the job and the interviewer if possible.
2. Practice your responses
 • practice answering common interview questions and practice articulating your experience and stories in a clear and concise way.
3. Network
 • try to get a contact at the company to get an inside view of what the job and company culture are like.
4. Think about the questions you want to ask
 • interviewers always appreciate when you have your own questions as it shows a genuine interest in the job.
5. Prepare your outfit
 • take the time to select an outfit that reflects the culture of the company but also displays your personal style.
6. Have a backup plan for any travel delays
 • make sure you give yourself enough time to get to the interview and always have a plan B in case anything happens.
7. Have a portfolio ready
 • if you have tangible examples of your work, such as designs, reports or presentations, make sure you have them ready to show the interviewer.