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Interview mistakes to avoid, according to our Muse coaches. [The Muse]( [Brought to you by Vice Media]( Gif of Michael Scott from The Office cringing Don't Make These Interview Mistakes We asked our [Muse coaches]( “What's the biggest mistake you see people making in interviews?” Here's what they had to say: “Going in without preparing relevant stories. Most behavioral interviews will require you to share stories that demonstrate your skill set. To effectively do so, I recommend using the [STAR method]( (situation, task, action, and result) to outline stories ahead of time.” —Katherine Nobles “Because of nerves and sometimes lack of preparation, candidates can often ramble on when answering a question, which causes them to lose their audience. To keep the conversation engaging, keep all answers to 30 seconds or less and aim to provide answers backed with solid examples of your experience.” —Alina Campos “Not preparing enough to sound natural. A surefire way to erode trust is to think one thing and be saying something else. Know your audience, know your [strengths and weaknesses]( and be authentic. This requires preparation and practice.” —Tara Padua YOUR MID-WEEK ADVICE [Your Step-by-Step Guide to Making the Perfect Resume (With Examples!)]( [Your Step-by-Step Guide to Making the Perfect Resume (With Examples!)]( BY ALYSE KALISH [READ THE COMPLETE GUIDE »]( [Should You Tell Your Boss About Your Personal Problem? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions First]( [Should You Tell Your Boss About Your Personal Problem? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions First]( BY NELL WULFHART [HOW AND WHEN TO SHARE »]( [Here’s How (and When and Why) to List Internships on Your Resume]( [Here’s How (and When and Why) to List Internships on Your Resume]( BY STAV ZIV [LIST YOUR EXPERIENCE WISELY »]( [Being a Military Spouse Is Hard—But Your Job Search Doesn't Have to Be]( [Being a Military Spouse Is Hard—But Your Job Search Doesn't Have to Be]( BY PJ FEINSTEIN [PLAY UP YOUR SKILLS »]( FEATURED COMPANY [Vice Media]( [VICE Media]( [View open positions]( Brooklyn, NY VICE Media produces original reporting and documentaries on everything that matters in the world. [LOOK INSIDE]( VICE Media [Network Engineer]( London, UK [VIEW & APPLY]( VICE Media [Lead Client Partner]( New York, NY [VIEW & APPLY]( [VIEW ALL JOBS]( LET’S BE FRIENDS [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Flipboard]( [COMPANIES]( [JOBS]( [ADVICE]( [COACHING]( This email was sent to: {EMAIL} Daily Muse Inc., 1375 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 © 2019 Daily Muse Inc. All rights reserved. [Unsubscribe]( | [View in browser]( | [Privacy]( | [Terms of Use]( | [About](