# 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](https://clapassist.com) 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