Here are the top 10 things you should do to maximize your preparation and set yourself up for success. 🚀

📌 Day 1: Research, Practice, and Plan

1. Research the Company & Interviewers

• Visit the company website, recent news, and press releases.
• Review their mission, values, and culture to align your answers.
• Look up your interviewers on LinkedIn—understanding their background can help you build rapport.

2. Review the Job Description & Align Your Skills

• Identify the top 3-5 skills or experiences they’re looking for.
• Prepare specific examples (using the STAR method) that highlight how you meet their needs.

3. Prepare Responses to Common Questions

Expect: ✔️ “Tell me about yourself.”
✔️ “Why do you want to work here?”
✔️ “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”
✔️ “Describe a time you faced a challenge and how you handled it.”

🔹 Pro Tip: Record yourself answering these questions or practice in front of a mirror.

4. Develop Smart Questions to Ask

The questions you ask show your level of interest and engagement. Some great options:

• • “What does success in this role look like in the first 90 days?”
  • “Can you tell me about the team’s biggest priorities right now?”
  • “What do you love most about working here?”

5. Plan Your Outfit & Logistics

• In-person interview? Check travel time, parking, or building entry details.
• Virtual interview? Test your internet, camera, and microphone. Choose a well-lit, quiet space.
• Lay out your professional attire in advance (yes, even for virtual interviews!).

📌 Day 2: Confidence, Mindset, and Final Prep

6. Conduct a Mock Interview

• Have a friend or mentor ask you sample questions.
• If solo, practice out loud or use AI/video tools to assess your delivery.

7. Review Your Resume & Key Talking Points

• Be ready to walk through your career journey confidently.
• Have stories ready that demonstrate problem-solving, leadership, and impact.

8. Prepare for the Unexpected

• Think of curveball questions like: “Tell me about a time you failed” or “How do you handle conflict?”
• Have an adaptable mindset—don’t panic if the conversation shifts!

9. Get in the Right Headspace

• Reduce nerves by doing deep breathing, meditation, or light exercise.
• Visualize walking in with confidence and nailing the interview.
• Remind yourself: They already like you enough to interview you!

10. Sleep Well & Start Your Day Strong

• Get 7-9 hours of sleep to be at your best.
• Have a healthy breakfast and avoid excessive caffeine.
• Arrive (or log in) 10-15 minutes early—prepared, calm, and ready.

Final Thoughts: You’ve Got This! 💪

With just 48 hours to prepare, focus on researching, practicing, and building confidence. The goal is not perfection but preparation that makes you feel assured and capable.

Now go in, make an impact, and land that job! 🚀