It's not unusual to absolutely dread job interviews—they can feel stressful, confusing, and loaded with tricky questions! That's why Handshake hosted Sam Owens, career coach and author of HarperCollins Leadership’s I Hate Job Interviews, for a session all about navigating the interview process. During his session all about the dos and don'ts of job interviews, Sam gave an interview insider's perspective on:
- Common interview mistakes to avoid
- Spotting red flags in the interview process
- Going from an average interviewer to a great one
Sam discussed "embracing the suck" when preparing for interviews, leveraging the SPAR Method for impactful answers to situational interview questions, and staying on track with a "home base" mindset. Enjoy the full conversation below!
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