Complete Interview Preparation Checklist (2025)

📋 1 Week Before the Interview

• Research the company: mission, values, recent news, competitors
• Study the job description and prepare relevant examples
• Research your interviewers on LinkedIn
• Prepare your STAR stories (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
• Plan your outfit (professional, appropriate for company culture)

📋 1 Day Before

• Confirm interview time, location, and format (in-person/video)
• Test your technology if it's a video interview
• Prepare questions to ask the interviewer
• Print extra copies of your resume
• Get a good night's sleep

📋 Day of Interview

• Arrive 10-15 minutes early (or log in 5 minutes early for video)
• Bring notepad, pen, and copies of your resume
• Turn off your phone or put it on silent
• Greet everyone warmly — including the receptionist
• Maintain eye contact and positive body language

📋 Questions to Ask

• 1"What does success look like in this role after 90 days?"
• 2"Can you tell me about the team I'd be working with?"
• 3"What are the biggest challenges facing the team right now?"
• 4"What do you enjoy most about working here?"
• 5"What are the next steps in the interview process?"

📋 After the Interview

• Send a thank-you email within 24 hours
• Reference something specific from your conversation
• Reiterate your enthusiasm for the role
• Note any feedback or follow-up action items
• Update your job tracker with interview notes

Conclusion

Preparation is the key to interview success. Use this checklist to stay organized and make a great impression every time.