How can you prepare for a job interview with no experience?

Preparing for a job interview without much experience involves thorough research on the company, emphasizing transferable skills in the resume, and practicing responses to common questions using the CAR method. Demonstrating enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and maintaining a confident posture during practice sessions is crucial. Creating a portfolio with relevant projects and certifications provides tangible evidence of capabilities. Leveraging networking and informational interviews helps build industry knowledge. Staying informed about industry trends and preparing thoughtful questions showcases genuine interest. Using behavioral examples during the interview illustrates key competencies.

Also check on the engagement on social media. Are they open to feedback or trying to cover things up? Would you really want to work for that company? Are you really interested in the product(s) this company produces/deals in?

Make sure that your actions are SMART-formulated. SMART stands for specific, measurable, active, realistic and timely. If you can't find others to give feedback on your practices, just video your practicals so you can work on things that you think need improvement.

Make sure that you know where the company/office is located. Drive at least the night before to the address so you can make a good average of the time needed to reach there. Use google maps traffic, if available. Some places have odd entrances that can't be seen on google maps or other easy location applications.

If you you have prepared enough for the interview, take a breather before it begins. Watch a funny video, ring a friend or find an activity that will put lift your spirits. Research shows we perform at our best when our mood is on the upswing.

Es muy imporate elaorar nuestr propuesta de valor y alinear las respuestas que demos en la entrevista en función del puesto a cubrir. Pero me detengo en la propuesta de valor, ?Qué podes aportar/contribuir a la empresa que otra persona no podría? ?Qué te hace diferente?

You may not have formal work experience, and that should not exclude you from the opportunity of an interview. I agree qualifications and skills are not all that is needed; one should have some experience. Reflect on your school/university days, times when you would have volunteer at religiou, community or other groups. What are some of the activities you were involved in? Were you part of a team? Did you have a leadership role? What projects did the group do? Did you do IT related tasks? How did you use your learnings from school to accomplish things? What about applying communication skills? Think about challenges you faced, how did you handled it? Create some stories by using the STAR method...Situations, Task, Actions and Results.

1. Take along your printed CV, diplomas and certificates or other genuine documents needed for the interview. 2. Be honest and diplomatic while answering the questions or when any general question is being asked (e.g. was the clerk helpful)?