Landing Your First Role: Interview Prep That Actually Works

Short answer: With little work history, interviewers judge you on potential and coachability. Prepare three transferable stories (a project, a team moment, a challenge) in STAR form and practice them out loud.

You have more evidence than you think

Coursework, part-time jobs, clubs, and side projects all count. The trick is framing them as evidence of skills the role needs.

The starter kit

• Three stories in STAR form: a project you drove, a time you worked with others, a problem you solved.
• The "why us" answer — one specific reason you want this company.
• Two questions to ask — curiosity signals fit.

Practice the delivery, not just the words

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Bottom line: frame transferable stories, show curiosity, and rehearse out loud.