Last Minute Interview Tips.

1️⃣ Research the Company in Under 5 Minutes

You don’t need to know every detail about the company. Instead, for your last minute interview focus on these three key areas or questions to ask:

🚀 A. Company Mission & Values – What drives their work? What do they care about?

📌 Where to find it: Look at the company’s About Us page or mission statement.

🚀 B. Recent News & Developments – Has the company launched a new product? Expanded into new markets?

📌 Where to find it:

• Google News Search – Type “[Company Name] + news” to find the latest updates.

• Company’s Blog or LinkedIn Page – Many organizations post about recent achievements here.

🚀 C. Industry Trends – Is there a major shift happening in this sector? Any big challenges the company is facing?

📌 Where to find it:

• Industry publications (e.g., Harvard Business Review, industry newsletters).

• Competitor websites – Seeing what other companies in the space are doing can offer valuable insights.

💡 Example of How to Use This in an Interview:

“I know your company has been expanding its mental health services, especially with the launch of the new digital support platform last quarter. Given my experience in telehealth, I’m excited about how I can contribute to this initiative.”

✅ Why This Works: It connects your background to the company’s real-world priorities.

2️⃣ Research Your Interviewers (If Known)

Interviewing isn’t just about what you know—it’s also about who you’re speaking to. People are more likely to hire candidates they connect with.

🚀 What to Look For:

✅ Their career background – What is their role in the company (essential)? Have they worked at interesting places? Do they have expertise in a niche area?

✅ Their LinkedIn activity – Have they written or shared any industry articles?

✅ Any common ground – Did you go to the same university? Have mutual connections?

📌 Where to Find This:

• LinkedIn – Check their profile, past work experience, and posts.

• Company Website – Sometimes bios of senior staff are listed.

• Google – A quick search can uncover interviews, articles, or speaking events. Images may also give you an insight into the company’s typical dress code!

💡 Example of How to Use This in an Interview:

“I saw that you recently spoke at the Healthcare Innovation Summit on AI in patient care. That’s an area I’m really passionate about, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on where the field is heading.”

✅ Why This Works: It makes the conversation more personal and engaging.

3️⃣ Research the Job Role & Requirements

Even if you read the job description in your job search before applying, revisit it just before your interview. Try to think what questions the interviewer is going to ask based on what you find.

🚀 How to Extract Key Insights from the Job Description:

✅ Highlight the most repeated skills or responsibilities. These are the company’s priorities.

✅ Identify “hidden requirements.” If the description says “fast-paced environment,” they want someone adaptable.

✅ Prepare examples for each key requirement.

📌 Action Step:

• Take a highlighter or digital note-taking tool and list out the top 3-5 skills the role requires.

• Match these skills to real examples from your past experience.

• Don’t forget to look at the interviewing process itself.

💡 Example of How to Use This in an Interview:

“One of the key skills listed for this role is stakeholder management. In my last role, I worked closely with cross-functional teams to implement a new EHR system, ensuring smooth adoption across multiple departments. I’d love to apply those skills in this position.”

✅ Why This Works: It directly ties your experience to what they’re looking for.

Tips for Success – Maximizing Your Research in Limited Time

1️⃣ Use the “3-3-3 Research Strategy”

If you’re short on time, follow this method:

📌 3 Key Company Facts – Mission, latest news, major projects.

📌 3 Interviewer Insights – Career history, interests, shared connections.

📌 3 Job Role Priorities – Most repeated skills in the job description.

🚀 Total time needed: 10 minutes.

2️⃣ Prepare “Insightful” Questions Based on Your Research

Most interviewers ask, “Do you have any questions for us?” Your research will help you ask strategic, thoughtful questions rather than generic ones.

💡 Example 1 (Based on Company News):

“I saw that your team recently expanded into the Asia-Pacific market. What challenges have you faced scaling internationally?”

💡 Example 2 (Based on Interviewer Research):

“I noticed you transitioned from a clinical role into healthcare management. What was the biggest learning curve in that shift?”

✅ Why This Works: It shows you’ve done your homework and are thinking critically.

3️⃣ Have a “Cheat Sheet” Ready for Last-Minute Review

Before your last minute interview, write down the key points you found during your research link these to your own successful career stories so you can glance at them just before you go in. Use these tips to position yourself for success at every interview you attend.

📌 What to Include on Your Cheat Sheet:

✅ 1-line summary of the company’s mission

✅ 1-2 recent news highlights

✅ Top 3 skills from the job description

✅ Names and backgrounds of your interviewers

🚀 Why This Works: It gives you a quick reference point so you don’t have to rely on memory under pressure.