With job satisfaction at an all-time low, millions of people are opting out of their current roles and seeking new ones. If this applies to you, follow these tips for interview preparation.

Read over the job description carefully in order to comprehend exactly what the company needs and whether your skills, experiences, and qualifications match what they're searching for.

1. Do Your Research

Researching your prospective company, its values, and culture is of vital importance prior to any interview. Doing this will enable you to become acquainted with them and enable you to anticipate any questions they might throw your way and how best to answer them.

Researching a company can demonstrate your genuine enthusiasm for working there - something which can make an excellent selling point, especially at startups with few employees.

Researching the company can also help you answer questions about your past experience. When asked to describe your work history, interviewers will want to hear how successful each role was for the team and the impact it had. Knowing this information allows you to tell a more compelling narrative with clear beginning, middle, and end points as well as demonstrate why your skills and experiences apply directly to this role - information which may be found on their website, social media channels or LinkedIn page.

2. Prepare a List of Questions

Your interviewers may pose questions such as, "Why are you interested in this job?" and, "Which aspects of this role and company appeal to you?" To prepare yourself for these and other interview questions, the best way to research a company is by visiting their website, social media profiles and reading news articles about them.

Before your interview, it can also be beneficial to prepare by writing out some questions of your own and practicing answering them out loud beforehand. Doing this will help clarify your thoughts and build up confidence - showing confidence is key, yet being wary about sounding robotic or giving predetermined responses is just as essential.

The hiring manager wants to assess your ability to communicate clearly and effectively, and will look for signs that your working dynamic with coworkers is productive; be sure to discuss how you handle conflicts while creating collaborative environments.

3. Practice Your Answers

Practice interviewing in person or via phone/video call with a friend so you feel confident answering questions. Bring a notebook along so that you can take notes during the call to show that you're engaged and paying attention as well as remember key information for future reference.

One of the most frequently asked interview questions is "Why are you the ideal candidate for this role?" To best respond, practice answering using the STAR method (star-strengths-accomplishments). This way you can tailor your answers in such a way that makes sense for your company and its needs.

Hiring managers want a great fit between you and their company's culture, so be sure to highlight your values during an interview. If giving back is something you are passionate about then share this with hiring managers during an interview session. Avoid providing reasons such as being dissatisfied with current employer, which could serve as red flags.

4. Be On Time

Making an interviewer wait is never ideal, as being late creates the impression that you are unreliable and don't value punctuality. Furthermore, being late may cause frustration to them if they have other meetings scheduled that day and feel pressured to complete all their appointments on schedule.

As soon as your interview date approaches, familiarize yourself with its location and route if necessary (especially if it involves public transit or traffic patterns). If possible, do a test run one or two days ahead to see how long it takes and accommodate for potential delays.

If you must arrive late for your interview, call ahead and be as truthful as possible when explaining why. If there's a valid excuse like unsafe driving conditions or an unexpected emergency at your current job, mention it; but avoid making frivolous statements like your alarm didn't go off or missing the bus; interview experts advise instead citing something more substantial like an urgent family matter or injury on the way there.

5. Be Prepared

Be ready for whatever questions an interviewer throws your way - even ones you didn't anticipate! Being prepared will show that you are attentive and well-organized.

Be sure to do research on the company you're interviewing with, including their mission, values, and culture. Doing this will enable you to tailor your responses and show interest in the position.

Examine the job description carefully to ascertain which skills and qualifications the employer requires of employees. Utilize this knowledge to formulate answers based on previous work examples that illustrate these requirements, while including specific numbers or data points to add credibility to your statements.

Be ready to provide concrete evidence of your abilities, such as revenue figures, engagement numbers, budget or team sizes and percentages of time saved - for example. Additionally, prepare some questions of your own for the interviewer as this will demonstrate thoughtful preparation. Finally, follow up your interview by sending a thank you note, further reinforcing interest in both job and company.