How to prepare for an interview according to Silicon Valley

How to prepare for an interview according to Silicon ValleyHow to prepare for an interview according to Silicon ValleyEver wonder whatSilicon Valleyand theendless slew of tech jobscoming to Washington, DC or your area look for in their candidates?We caught up withYelpSales RecruiterKendall Simsfor some insider tips on interview prep, how to stand out, and more.With heightened competition for tech jobs, what makes an applicant stand out?The applicants who stand out the most are the ones who aregreat communicators, says Sims.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreThey are engaging and good at being themselves. We have a five-star training program, that will teach you everything about Yelp, the products, and how to be successful in the role. But we also look for soft skills someone who is eager to learn and coachable.What are the best ways to prepare for an interview at Yelp?One of the be st ways to prepare for an interview at Yelp is to do your research. We send over a couple of links to read before the interview that give candidates information on the role, the product, and all things Yelp. Yes, wereinterviewingyou, but this is also an opportunity for you to learn more about the company and binnensee if the position and company are a good fit for you.What is the best way to follow up?The best way to follow up after an interview is with a detailedthank you note. Shoot your interviewer over an email thanking them for their time, mention a specific takeaway you had from the interview and restate your interest in the position. Its a small gesture that can go a long way.Is there anything an applicant should not mention during the interview?Speaking negatively about a previous employer is always a definite interview dont. You can speak about why previous employment ended while still keeping it positive and professional.Is there anything an applicant should not do during an interview?One of the biggest things that you do not want to do during an interview is be disengaged. Stay in the moment actively listen and participate in productive conversation. Its important that you stay engaged, so that you dont miss anything, but most importantly so your recruiter/interviewer knows that youre interested in and excited about the role.And what should we be doing during the interview?Take notes and ask questions. Youll get a lot of information during your interview process that could be helpful when making a decision about the role. Ask questions. If something is unclear during the interview, then make sure you speak up and ask for clarity. Once again, were interviewing you, but youre also interviewing us.Have some questions prepared as well. Is there something about the role, the company or your interviewers experience that youre curious about? Make sure you ask those questions during your interview. Your interviewer will always be more than happy to answer you. Lastly and most importantly, relax and be yourself.Whats your biggest gripe about all the resumes youve reviewed?The biggest resume gripe is any font of grammatical or spelling errors. Your resume is like your personal flyer. Double check it and then have a friend or family member triple check it. It should be as perfect as you can get it.Whats the perfect pre-interview checklist look like?Do your researchThe perfect interview checklist always starts with research. Make sure you understand what youre interviewing for and be prepared to speak on why youre interested in the role.Set an alarmIf youre going to an in-person interview or having a Skype interview, set an alarm. Its always good to be early to an interview. It will definitely make you feel a bit more relaxed, prepared, and ready to nail it.Plan everything outTake care of all of the fine details. Are you traveling? Plan out your route and make sure youre giving yourself enough time to arrive early. Having aphone intervie w? Make sure youre ready for the call in a quiet area.This article originally appeared on Capitol Standard.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people