Dear Eli,

I’m a professional looking for a new job in the tech industry. I know things are always changing and I want to make sure I’m as prepared as I can be. As 2019 approaches, what are your top interviewing tips for someone looking to land their next job?

Thanks for the help,

— Richard (Chicago, Illinois)

Eli: Hi Richard, thanks for the email. This is a good time to think about job interviews because companies start to think about their placement numbers around this time. When the new year starts, recruitment and interviews will begin anew with fresher eyes and minds, ready to improve their company’s bottom line and the quality level of the workforce.

So I’ll give you some advice that you, or someone entering any profession, can use as they prepare for tough interviews. I hope it helps.

First, we have to start with an elemental part of interview preparation…

1. Practice. Practice. Practice.

Going into any phone screen or interview without practicing can be lethal in your job search. There are some standard questions and topics that you absolutely MUST have a great response for on the tip of your tongue.  

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