How to (really) stand out in a job interview?

#1 Do a company background check. When did they found? Who found it? How big they are now?. Check?LinkedIn,?Glassdoor, or?Crunchbase

#2 Create and share in advance your online portfolio. Proactively share the projects you've done in the past. Created mine?here with Linktree?and?here with Notion

#3 Check-in advances the work that they've made. List down your findings on why you think it’s great? and how do you think it can be better?

#4 Learn about the role. What is the most important skill you need to have for the role? Google it. "Most important skills as (fill the role here)"

#5 Find who else working in the team you are applying?to. Go to LinkedIn, go to the company profile, and search who else working in the same department as you.

#6 Understand more the industry verticals. How is the trend now? What are the pros and cons of it? How is it compared with other industries?. Example industries: E-Commerce, Travel, Fintech, EdTech, Health, Gaming, Farming, etc etc.

#7 Be curious and ask questions (Super important)

1. How is the business condition?
2. How does the company evaluate the performance of people?
3. The approach they took when facing a hard situation (e.g: Covid19)?
4. How will be the interaction between you and your future manager?
5. How does the company appreciate the great work from the people?
6. Company’s approach in giving and receiving feedback
7. How does success look like in your position?

Long story short, ask questions (a lot).?Read more here.

#8 (If possible) ask to speak with other people in the company.

Ask the hiring manager to also have a chance to speak with your future team member. The goal is to learn more about the company and team’s culture.