How to Put Your Best Foot Forward

Everyone gets nervous for interviews. If someone says they do not, they are dangerously overconfident!

Having a big interview coming up is exciting because it is the first sign that what started as a simple hope to get that job may actually be fulfilled. On the other hand, an interview makes us anxious because we have the burden of finding a way to convey why we are capable, a good culture fit, and the best person for the job. We have no idea what the interviewer will be like, and we do not know what they will ask. But we do know - we only have one chance to get it right.

But what if you could approach the interview feeling just excitement? What if you prepared in such a way that it does not matter who is interviewing you, what you talk about, or who is going to be interviewing against you that day? What if you could approach an interview being absolute certain that you will put your best foot forward and make the best impression you can?

There is no way to guarantee you get a job (and be wary of people who claim to be able to do that). But there are ways to guarantee to yourself that you will shine. If you follow the guidance in this chapter, you will never again be unsure of yourself or walk out of an interview wondering how it went.

Here is how we will do that...

Key Points:

• Leverage your unique journey to differentiate yourself
• Be true to yourself
• Tell personalized stories to demonstrate your values and abilities
• Be personable, be authentic, and don't let your nerves get to you