Interview

Interview mindset

Interviews are conversations — it’s okay to pause, think, and ask clarifying questions.

What to remember

Say “Let me think for a moment.”
Ask clarifying questions.
Be authentic and concise.

Watch: Interview Mindset Tips

Your reflection

Vocal tone & pacing

Speak clearly, vary tone, and use pauses for emphasis.

Best practices

Volume: Audible and steady
Pace: Not too fast/slow
Tone: Avoid monotone
Pauses: Use for structure

Watch: Vocal Communication

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Your notes

Body language mastery

Non-verbal cues can make or break an interview.

Do

Eye contact (70–80%)
Open posture
Natural gestures
Genuine smile

Don’t

Fidgeting
Crossed arms
Phone checking
Slouching

Two improvements you’ll try

STAR method

Quick breakdown

S: Situation
T: Task
A: Action
R: Result (with metrics)

Example

“I debugged our autonomous robot, fixed a sensor calibration, and improved our score by 40%.”

Your STAR answer

Common interview questions

“Tell me about yourself”

Present → Interests → Projects → Goals

“Why this role?”

Company research + alignment + examples

Draft your 60-second pitch

Presenting your projects

Pitch formula

What (name + purpose)
Why (problem)
How (stack + role)
Impact (metrics/learning)

Your project pitch (60–90s)

Explain a technical concept

“Explain to a 5th grader” rule

Big picture → details
Analogy
Define jargon
Step-by-step

Your explanation

Questions YOU should ask

Great questions

“Typical day for this role?”
“Team culture?”
“Tech stack?”

Avoid

“What does your company do?”
Immediate pay/promotion

Write 3 questions

Handling tough questions

If you don’t know

“I’m not sure yet — I’d approach it by …”

If you need time

“Let me think for a moment …”

Your strategy

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