Ask HN: I have 24 hours to prepare for a job interview – advice?
In particular, the job is in a tech stack that I'm only entry-to-intermediate-level familiar with.
What's your advice?
What's your advice?
If it is face to face - do a trial run on the route so that on the day you don't have the worry about where to go and how to get there. This reduces the source of stress with one less thing to worry about.
If it is remote - make sure that you can connect and see/hear/be heard. Most offer a test facility. Making sure that everything works on your end reduces the stress of trying to get things to work on the day.
Do a quick search on the company and glance through the Glassdoor / Fishbowl reviews.
Get a good nights sleep beforehand (as hard as it may be).
Knowing where to go or knowing that you can easily conect up for the remote interview allows you to focus on the important stuff (i.e. selling yourself and your abilities!).
Good luck, I hope it goes well.
- go out for a run
- get a hot shower
- eat well
- read a book (non-technical preferred) or listen music
- have a good sleep
- have a great breakfast
- go for a walk
When you are back home, join the video call and rock it!
- Why are you a good fit for our amazing company?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?