Interview Prep Checklist: A Simple Free Template

A simple checklist to prepare for any job interview. Copy it and tick items off as you go.

One week before

• Read the job description and highlight the top three requirements
• Research the company: product, recent news, competitors
• Build six stories: win, mistake, conflict, leadership, pressure, learning
• Prepare answers for "Tell me about yourself" and "Why this role"

Three days before

• Do two timed mock interviews out loud
• Review your answers and fix the weakest ones (a recording or a recap tool like ClapAssist helps here)
• Prepare three questions to ask the interviewer

Day before

• Test camera, mic and internet
• Lay out your setup or outfit
• Light review only, then rest

After the interview

• Write down every question asked
• Mark answers strong, okay or weak
• Send a specific thank-you note within 24 hours