Haven’t interviewed since I started at my current agency (3 years ago) and feeling super nervous/daunted at applying to places since I’m so out of practice. I don’t even remember what questions they ask during interviews anymore. Any tips on how to practice and how to prepare? Thanks so much!

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I felt exactly the same at about the same level of experience. It will be fine. Here’s how to view interviewing in the early years:

ENTRY LEVEL
Who the heck are you? Are you fun/smart/talented? What skills do you already have? Can you be coached? How curious are you? Do you have a good work ethic and are you tenacious?

2nd JOB
Your book is what gets your foot in the door. Tales from your first tour of duty are what will sell you at the new gig. How did you handle a difficult assignment or situation? If there’s something in your book that could have turned out better, by all means share that story. It shows two things: passion for the work and the crucial capability of insight — nobody improves without being receptive to criticism and insight.

As you move toward management, it becomes about your people skills. Which is how stuff gets sold and cultures are built.

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Very wise advice here.

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Find a trusted friend AWAY from current gig and practice. Practice. Practice.

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Good advice from those above. Don’t let the your lack practice delay your efforts. If you want some pointers use Job Propulsion Lab’s free brutally honest critique. In the comment section specify the need to be ready for interviews. Https://www.jobpropulsionlab.com/free-resources

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