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Practical guidance to help you interview better, evaluate opportunities, negotiate thoughtfully, and succeed in your next role.
Turn your experience into a stronger interview response
This guide focuses on behavioral competency interviews and how to answer behavioral interview questions with real examples, clear evidence, and a simple structure that shows what you actually did.
5 min readRead Guide ChecklistYour Interview Preparation Checklist
Interview preparation doesn’t have to mean spending hours memorising answers or trying to predict every question you might be asked. Some of the best advice I’ve received recently has been much simpler: prepare enough that you can walk into the conversation feeling confident, informed and ready to have a real conversation. And that last part is important. In my experience, the more natural the conversation feels, the better the interview will be. You want to be prepared, but you also want to be yourself. Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to sit with the founder of Fresno Summit Advisors, my boss, and learn from his experience across health tech, fintech and several other industries. A lot of those conversations have changed the way I think about interviews and what actually makes someone stand out. Every candidate who gets to the interview stage has already stood out on paper. This is your opportunity to think outside the box and set yourself apart from the rest of the candidate pool. So, if I were preparing for an interview today, this is the checklist I’d use.
10 min readRead Guide GuideGood Questions. Better Career Decisions.
When you’re interviewing for a new job, it’s easy to spend all your time thinking about the questions the interviewer might ask you. What will they ask about my experience? How do I explain that gap on my resume? What if they ask something I don’t know? But there’s another side of the interview that candidates should spend more time thinking about: What do I need to ask them? An interview isn’t only about a company deciding whether you’re right for the role. It’s also your opportunity to understand whether the company, the manager and the role are right for you. When I interviewed for my current role, one of the things I wanted to understand was whether proper training would be provided. I knew there would be a lot to learn, and I wanted to know that I’d have the support and guidance to succeed. Looking back, I’m glad I asked. Since joining Fresno Summit Advisors, I’ve realised that the right questions can uncover things a job description simply can’t tell you. If I were interviewing today, these are some of the questions I’d be asking.
8 min readRead Guide WorksheetLook Beyond the Headline Salary
One of the first things most people look at when they see a new opportunity is the salary. And honestly, that makes sense. Compensation matters. It pays the bills, supports your goals and can make a meaningful difference in your life. But after seeing how different opportunities play out for candidates, I’ve learned that the number at the top of the offer letter is only one part of the decision. A job can offer more money and still leave you feeling like you made the wrong move. Sometimes, an opportunity that looks less impressive on paper can give you something much more valuable in the long run. That’s why I always encourage candidates to look at the whole opportunity, not just the headline salary.
7 min readRead Guide GuideMake your first 90 days count
Starting a new job is about more than learning the role. Build the relationships, clarity, and trust that will set you up to succeed.
5 min readRead Guide Guide“Tell Me About Yourself”
“Tell me about yourself.” It sounds like a simple question. It isn’t. I personally dislike this question. Probably one of the hardest parts of the interview. I always think, “What could they possibly want to know?” I’ve learned a great deal from my boss, who has over 10 years of experience as a recruiting and people leader. After sitting through more interviews than he could probably count, he’s seen firsthand how often candidates struggle with this question. And I think I know why. When a hiring manager asks, “Tell me about yourself,” what they’re really asking is: “Why should I keep listening to you?” That might sound a little harsh, but your answer is your opportunity to give them a reason to want to hear more. Your resume already got you into the room. It showed the hiring team that, on paper, you have the experience and qualifications to potentially do the job. Now they want to know who you are.
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