INTERVIEW READINESS MODULES

DO'S, DON'TS & HOW TO SHOW UP

Five short modules covering everything from what to wear to how to answer the tricky questions — so you walk in prepared, not just hopeful.

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READINESS MODULES

Tap a module to see the do's and don'ts, then hit Start Module to practice it inside the Lift.Life app.

1

Before the Interview
Research & documents

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Do

  • Research the company and the role thoroughly
  • Carry printed resume copies and ID proof
  • Confirm the interview time, mode and location a day before

Don't

  • Walk in without knowing what the company does
  • Assume you'll remember the address without checking
  • Skip a good night's sleep before the interview
2

Dress & Grooming
First impressions

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Do

  • Wear clean, ironed, neutral-colored clothes
  • Keep hair tidy and nails clean
  • Match your outfit to the company's dress culture

Don't

  • Wear strong perfume or loud accessories
  • Show up in casual flip-flops or wrinkled clothes
  • Overdress far beyond the role's norm
3

Body Language
Confidence without words

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Do

  • Maintain steady eye contact and a warm smile
  • Sit upright with hands relaxed on the table
  • Offer a firm handshake if appropriate

Don't

  • Cross your arms or slouch in the chair
  • Fidget with your phone or pen repeatedly
  • Avoid eye contact when answering
4

Answering Questions
Structure & substance

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Do

  • Use real examples with numbers where possible
  • Pause to think before answering tough questions
  • Be honest if you don't know something

Don't

  • Ramble without answering the actual question
  • Badmouth a previous employer or manager
  • Give a one-word answer with no context
5

Follow-up Etiquette
After the interview

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Do

  • Send a short thank-you message within a day
  • Ask politely about the expected timeline
  • Follow up once if you haven't heard back in a week

Don't

  • Call or message multiple times a day
  • Assume rejection without confirmation
  • Forget to thank the interviewer for their time