Job Interview Preparation Simplified
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Building confidence through mock interviews
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how mock interviews can help you save time and become more confident for your upcoming interview. And get early access to our new AI mock interv...
How to address employment gaps
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I show you a simple, 4-step approach to confidently talk about employment gaps. Do you need help preparing for your interview? Book 1...
Interviewing for a new role within your company
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for your internal job interview with these five steps! Explain your motivation, reflect on your accomplishments, prepare for behavioral inte...
How to answer questions about failures
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I show you a simple, 4-step approach to confidently answer questions about failures. Please let me know what topic would you like me ...
What questions to expect during an interview?
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode, I will show you a simple, 4-step approach to identifying questions you might be asked during your upcoming interview. Do you need...
How to prepare for a job interview in English
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Interviewing in a foreign language can be challenging. In this episode, I share a couple of hands-on tips and tricks to help you prepare for such an i...
Interviewing for a new role
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode, about applying for a new role, I will share an interview preparation strategy, that has proven to be successful for many candidat...
What can we expect from you in your first three months?
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode, I will show you a simple, 4 step approach to formulate an answer that helps the interviewer visualize what great results they can...
What motivates you?
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I show you a simple, four-step approach to demonstrate that you are self-aware and have the right motivation for the job. Click here ...
What do you know about our company?
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to demonstrate to the interviewer that you are genuinely interested in working for the compan...
What are your career goals?
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to show the interviewer that you are ambitious, goal-oriented and that the job you are interv...
Tell me about yourself
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If answered correctly, this question is an excellent opportunity to show that you're the right candidate for the job. In this episode, I will share a ...
What is your greatest achievement?
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Click here to check out my new YouTube channel! Interviewers ask you about your greatest achievement to understand your definition of success and to a...
How do you handle stress?
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode, I show you how to convincingly answer the question, “How do you handle stress?” and prepare an example that demonstrates your...
Why should we hire you?
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I show you how you can convince the interviewer to choose you over the other candidates by preparing a compelling answer to the commo...
How to avoid the five most common mistakes during job interviews
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode, I will talk about five common mistakes candidates make during an interview and what you can do to avoid them. Please let me know ...
How to ace a video interview
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode, I share a simple, four-step approach to help you ace your video interview. I cover how to set up the technical equipment, get mor...
How to prepare for a screening call
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Employers use screening calls to decide whether or not it's worth moving the applicant forward to the next stage of the hiring process. In this episod...
How to deal with unexpected interview questions
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Handling unexpected interview questions can be tough. In this episode, I share a simple, 4-step approach to help you deal with the uncertainty. Need h...
What do you do at your current job?
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interviewers want to assess how well your most recent professional experience aligns with what is expected from you in the role you applied for. In th...
Why are you leaving your current position?
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When asked “Why are you leaving your current position?" you should focus on the opportunity ahead and avoid badmouthing your current or former emplo...
Tell me about a time you received constructive feedback
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When interviewers ask you questions about feedback you have received, what they really want to know is how you used that feedback to improve. In this ...
Describe a conflict you have been involved in at work.
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interviewers often try to assess your conflict-resolution, collaboration and communication skills. In this episode, I will show you five simple steps ...
Tell me about a time you successfully demonstrated your analytical skills
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If answered the right way, the question, "Tell me about a time you successfully demonstrated your analytical skills” is an excellent opportunity to ...
Tell me about a time you had to complete a task you had never done before
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Due to the high pace of change in today's work environments, being a fast learner and being able to quickly familiarize yourself with new tasks is ess...
Tell me about a time you considerably exceeded expectations
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will share a simple, five-step approach to help you show your interviewer that you can exceed expectations, which translates to you...
Describe a difficult problem you solved
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since solving problems is part of almost all jobs, preparing an answer to the question, “Describe a difficult problem you solved” is well-invested...
Tell me about a time you missed a deadline
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interviewers usually don't ask this question to find a weak spot they can hold against you. Instead, they want to find out more about your organizatio...
Tell me about a time you stepped in to help the team achieve its goals.
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interviewers often ask questions about taking the initiative to help others because they want to learn more about your collaboration and teamwork skil...
Tell me about a time you had to give someone difficult feedback
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interviewers often ask questions about giving feedback because they help them assess your conflict management, communication, and relationship managem...
How to prepare for a job interview
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Preparing for an interview can be time-consuming and frustrating. In this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to help you convince the in...
How to interview with confidence
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling nervous about your upcoming interview is perfectly normal. In this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to increase your confidenc...
Asking the right questions during an interview
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An interview is not a one-way street where only the interviewer asks a lot of questions. In this episode, I show you a simple, 5-step approach to aski...
How to answer behavioral interview questions
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Employers ask behavioral interview questions to predict future performance based on past performance. In this episode, I show you how to pick the righ...
Tell me about your background.
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being asked about your background is an excellent opportunity to tell a story that leads to you being the natural choice for the new job. In this epis...
How would you describe yourself?
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How well candidates fit into the company’s culture is as important for the hiring manager as their skills and experiences. In this episode, I show y...
What skills would you bring to the job?
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode includes a five-step approach to acing questions about your skills and qualifications. It is crucial to promote those skills that provide...
Where do you see yourself in five years?
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having a convincing vision about your future at the new company can be crucial to getting an offer. In this episode, I explain why this question is as...
What is your salary range expectation?
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will show you how to find the best strategy to negotiating your salary. There is no one-size-fit-all approach but there are some im...
Why do you want this job?
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A good explanation of why you want the job can significantly increase your chances of getting an offer. In this episode, you learn a simple, four-step...
What are your greatest weaknesses?
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I show you five steps to answer questions - in a genuine way - about your weaknesses. These questions are usually not asked to find a...
What are your greatest strengths?
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to identify your strengths and feel confident talking about them without feeling like a bragger? In this episode, you learn how to confidently ans...