I have an interview tomorrow at a small tech PR firm in San Francisco. Any tips/advice to help land the job?

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Ask thoughtful questions, show that you’re experienced and/or capable of the job duties, have a few relevant conversation starters handy, research the people who will be interviewing you so you’re as familiar with them as possible, and be your amazing self!

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Be ready to name drop about three media contacts. Also be knowledgeable about the type of tech PR this position will handle: consumer media relations, product launches, product tours, social media? If product tours, highlight your logistical skills. Do you know which client this role would support?

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The most important things to convey are willingness to learn and hunger to help. Your mantra needs to be “no job too large or too small.” Your role is to identify ways to help without being asked and then to execute, and to hit it out of the park whenever you’re given a specific task. And make it clear to your interviewers that you understand that

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I’ve worked in tech PR before. Have you done PR before or is it your first PR gig?

For tech PR, I’m sure you know this but definitely have a list of a couple outlets that you like to read (the verge, Engadget etc). Topics you like in tech such as cloud, green tech, AI, etc. B2b vs b2c. Tech firm I’m guessing it’s b2b - it usually is.

If you have any more questions feel free to ask

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Also yes, it’s b2b

If the job is at Sutherland Gold, run.

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I am entry level, btw

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