It takes a lot of work to land a job interview in global development, from perfecting your CV and cover letter to making all the right contacts. But that initial joyous feeling of accomplishment can quickly turn sour for applicants who may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of face-to-face scrutiny with so much on the line, or who haven’t done sufficient preparation.
“I can tell you this from having done this a long time — we can tell within the first few minutes whether someone's prepared for an interview or not,” Stephanie Mansueto, a principal recruiter with Abt Associates and a career coach, said during a recent Devex digital event.
Mansueto offered strategies and practices for all stages of the job interview process, including the preparation phase. Here are a few key tips for how to go into your next development job interview feeling truly prepared.