How to Prepare for Interviews
Walk in confident with a personalized game plan
Most candidates spend less than an hour preparing for interviews. Our Interview Strategy Coach creates a personalized preparation plan with STAR method examples, answers for your weak spots, and strategic questions to ask — all tailored to the specific job.
Step-by-Step Guide
Run the ATS check on the job you're interviewing for
Start by checking your resume against the job description. The ATS check gives the Interview Coach context about the role, required skills, and your qualifications.
Open Interview Strategy from the sidebar
Click 'Interview Strategy' in the Tools section of the sidebar. The coach uses the job description and your resume from the most recent ATS check.
Review your STAR method examples
The coach generates tailored STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) examples based on your actual experience. These are ready-to-use answers for common behavioral questions like 'Tell me about a time when...'
Each example maps a specific experience from your resume to a likely interview question.
Prepare for your weak spots
The coach identifies gaps between your resume and the job requirements, then provides positive framing strategies. For example, if you lack a required certification, it shows how to frame your relevant experience instead.
Review strategic questions to ask
You'll get a list of thoughtful questions tailored to the specific company and role. These aren't generic — they show the interviewer you've done your homework.
Practice out loud
Read your STAR examples aloud at least twice. Time your answers — aim for 60-90 seconds per response. The more natural it sounds when spoken, the better you'll perform in the actual interview.
Pro Tips
- ✓Always have at least 3 STAR stories ready that can be adapted to different questions.
- ✓Research the company's recent news and incorporate it into your questions for the interviewer.
- ✓Practice answering 'What's your weakness?' using the positive framing the coach provides.
- ✓Prepare a 30-second 'elevator pitch' about yourself for the 'Tell me about yourself' opener.
- ✓Record yourself answering practice questions and watch it back — you'll catch nervous habits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Interview Coach know what questions I'll be asked?
The coach analyzes the job description to predict likely interview questions. For example, if the job requires 'cross-functional collaboration,' it prepares STAR examples about teamwork and stakeholder management. It draws from a database of common behavioral questions mapped to job requirements.
What is the STAR method?
STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, Result. It's a structured way to answer behavioral interview questions. You describe a specific Situation, explain the Task you needed to accomplish, detail the Action you took, and share the Result. This format gives clear, compelling answers that interviewers love.
Can I use this for phone screens too?
Absolutely. The Interview Strategy Coach works for all interview types — phone screens, video calls, panel interviews, and in-person meetings. Phone screens tend to be more about qualifications fit, so the weak spot preparation section is especially useful.
Is the Interview Coach free?
The Interview Strategy Coach is available to all logged-in users. You need to have run an ATS check first so the coach has context about your resume and the target job.