During a job interview, your nerves and adrenaline may be at an all-time high. That’s why it helps to be prepared. Ideally, the actual experiences and skills that you share will help you stand out.

Having this four-step “H-I-R-E” template will also help you answer unexpected questions eloquently on the fly. (For a fuller discussion of this method, see my book The Job Seeker’s Script.) ...

I have a Zoom interview scheduled with three managers. I haven’t interviewed for a very long time and never by Zoom. Is it OK to reference notes? I’m really nervous about it.

The same mentality should apply to post-interview thank-you notes, Firestone said. These are messages to interviewers where the candidate expresses gratitude for their time.

Here's why post-interview thank-you notes aren't an equitable way for managers to judge a candidate, according to three human-resource consultants, managers, and career coaches.