116. Prep for an Interview in 30 Minutes

  In this episode, discover how to effectively prepare for an interview in just 30 minutes using a simple five-step power prep method. Learn to set the tone with a strong 'tell me about yourself' story, align your strengths with the job requirements, handle gaps confidently, and ask insightful questions to leave a lasting impression. Know the importance of strategic preparation and offers further resources for a comprehensive job search and career transitions.    We'll Talk About: 00:56 Step-by-Step Power Prep Guide 01:43 Setting the Tone: Tell Me About Yourself 04:59 Identifying Strengths and Gaps 06:36 Aligning Strengths to Job Needs 08:42 Reframing Gaps 10:29 Asking Insightful Questions 14:45 Conclusion and Final Tips   _________________________________________________________________ Episodes Mentioned Read and Listen to Episode #108 Here Read and Listen to Episode #110 Here ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯   Cut 3 months off your job search in 90 minutes (start here) Create a clear brand & job search strategy that cuts 3 months off your search: https://theuncommoncareer.com/intensive     Learn our 5-step job search strategy: https://theuncommoncareer.com/process Connect with me on LinkedIn (let me know you're from the podcast): https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega/                 . . . . . . _____________________ Patricia Ortega is known for coaching clients to a strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to job searching that emphasizes clarity over activity, quality over quantity, and positioning over bragging. She helps mid-career professionals rise above crowded applicant pools and land aligned roles faster by combining three core areas: 1) Clear branding and messaging, 2) job search strategy, and 3) Identity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure. She operates from a Christian worldview. She believes excellence and integrity can coexist, and you don’t have to exaggerate or compromise who you are to compete at a high level. Learn more at https://theuncommoncareer.com.             .