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I've interviewed well over 1000 people Here's 15 years of interview advice that will land you that 6-figure job. 1. Prepare, prepare, prepare - Learn everything you can about the company, culture and job challenges beforehand; it shows you care 2. Use STAR and on every job requirement - Situation - Set up the stage for the story by sharing context around the challenge - Task - Describe your role in that situation - Action - Explain the specific actions or measures you took to complete the task - Result - Using numbers explain the ultimate result 3. Prepare a lot of stories - Interviewers love hearing stories; have several ready that show off your skills - Keep stories between thirty seconds to a minute to stay engaging without rambling - Have a clear, concise story for any sticky spots on your CV and be ready to explain them away 4. Ace the first 5 minutes - Your first impression is key; enter with confidence and speak clearly - Break the ice with a compliment to make the interviewer warm to you - If you share an interest with the interviewer, great, chat away! If not, don't pretend 5. Be Honest. No BS. - Always tell the truth in interviews; a fib can be spotted a mile away - Remember, honesty is not just good for interviews, it’s a solid rule for life - Being open about past mistakes makes you more relatable 6. Don't be negative - Never criticise past employers or colleagues, as it may reflect poorly on your character - With a positive tone, focus on what you've learned from challenging situations 7. Emphasise YOU and your potential - Don’t worry if you're not a perfect match; show how quick and eager you are to learn - Focus on what you've actually done and solid examples, not just what you were part of - Focus on YOU over skills. Employers more often value attitude over experience - Not everyone has read your resume; help them by repeating all the juicy bits 8. Not Too Short, Not Too Long - Balance is key; give enough detail without going overboard - Practice your responses to gauge if you waffle and adjust accordingly 9. Don’t be afraid to think - It’s alright to take a moment to consider your response - Pausing shows you're thoughtful and take care in what you say 10. When it’s going poorly - If the interview seems off, don't dwell on it; focus on nailing the next question - It's okay to check in with the interviewer to see if they need something more from you 11. Don't overdo the questions at the end - Remember it's quality over quantity; ask thoughtful questions - Choose insightful questions that show you're thinking about the VALUE you can add 12. Your interview isn’t over when you walk out of the room - The post-interview thank you email is your final chance to make a memorable impression Any other tips you can add? ♻️ Share this to help others in your network land their next career And follow Rob Dance for more LinkedIn content like this!