Hi Mandi,

Thanks for writing to us.  It’s great to hear that you’ve been getting a lot of job interview requests recently!  I understand your desire to improve your skills and confidence as you continue to interview with prospective employers and move forward with your job search.

I sent your post to one of our career coaches who will be in touch soon, but in the meantime I would recommend checking out the following resources:

• Interview Methods and Tips: https://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/looking-for-work/interviewing/interview-methods
  


• Information on Mock Interviews: https://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/looking-for-work/interviewing/mock-interviews (conducting mock interviews with someone can be a great way to practice and get more comfortable answering interview questions)


• Job Search Tools: https://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/looking-for-work/exploring-your-options/job-search-tools (includes an interview cheat sheet)


• Job Search Toolkit (2nd Edition): http://www.cancerandcareers.org/publication_orders/new (features advice on improving resumes, cover letters; interview and networking tips and other useful tools to help you during a job search)


• Job Search Webinar: https://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/community/videos/bwc/job-search
  

A coach will be in touch soon!

Kind regards,

Nicole Franklin, MPH

Manager of Programs

Cancer and Careers

Hi, Mandi, 

You are asking all the right questions.  And if it has been a while since you interviewed, you have found out that things are a bit different today.  Video interviews being the primary big change.

In addition to all that Nicole mentioned above, and they are great suggestions, I have some simple preparation tips for you.

First, be sure you do a personal inventory of your skills and accomplishments. List for yourself every skill that you have developed over the course of your career.  Then,  list all the things you have done that make you proud.  In other words, when have you made a difference for your firm? What have you done that had an impact, what results were you able to Achieve?

That inventory gives you the foundation for interviewing.  Once that is complete, think of short personal anecdotes to share about each skill and accomplishment.  Illustrating the things you claim will make your interview come alive.

Then, practice, practice, practice.  Record yourself on your phone and play it back.  Critique yourself, or ask a trusted friend to do so.

With a little additional prep, your confidence will soar and your personality will shine through.

Wishing you great success and Happy Holidays!

Kathy Flora, Career Coach