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Steps to ace your Non-Technical interview

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  1. Self-Reflection:
    • Understand Your Own Story: Reflect on your career journey, achievements, challenges, and what you’ve learned along the way. Make a list of your most notable achievements so you can reference them during the interview if they’re relevant.
    • Identify Your Values: Understand what’s important to you in a job and a company. This will help you align with the company’s values and answer questions about motivation.
    • Analyse Past Experiences: Think of situations where you demonstrated teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and other soft skills. This will be useful for competency and behavioural questions.
  2. Research:
    • Company Culture and Values: Visit the company’s website, read their mission statement, values, and any other relevant cultural documentation. Platforms like Glassdoor can also provide insights.
    • Role and Team: Understand the specifics of the role you’re applying for and, if possible, the dynamics of the team you’d be joining.
    • Interview Process: Look for any insights or reviews from past candidates about the non-technical interview process at the company. Glassdoor is a great way to see previous candidates interview experiences.
  3. Practice:
    • Mock Interviews: Conduct mock interviews with friends, mentors, or through professional services. This helps you get comfortable with the format and receive feedback.
    • STAR Technique: Practice answering behavioural questions using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result). This structure helps you provide clear and concise answers.
    • Prepare Questions for the Interviewer: At the end of most interviews, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions. Prepare thoughtful questions that show your interest in the role, team, and company.
  4. Mindset and Presentation:
    • Positive Attitude: Approach the interview with a positive and open mindset. This can help you come across as approachable and enthusiastic.
    • Dress Appropriately: Understand the company’s dress code (e.g., corporate, business casual, casual) and dress accordingly.
    • Body Language: Be aware of your body language. Maintain good posture, make appropriate eye contact etc.
  5. Logistics:
    • Technology Check: If it’s a video interview, ensure your camera and microphone work. Choose a quiet location with a neutral background.
    • Timeliness: If it’s an in-person interview, plan your route and arrive a bit early to account for any unforeseen delays.
  6. Post-Interview Reflection:
    • After the interview, reflect on what went well and areas for improvement. You can use the Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle Framework to reflect on your interview experience and create an action plan to help you prepare for future interviews or subsequent rounds/