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💼 My Interview Prep

Checklist

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My questions for them

“Yahweh himself is who goes before you.” Deuteronomy 31:8

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Tip: Keep it to about a minute: where you are now, a couple of strengths or experiences that fit this job, and why you’re excited about this role. It’s not your life story.

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Tip: Name something specific you learned about them (their mission, a product, their reputation) and connect it to what you care about.

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Tip: Pick one that matters for this job and back it up with a short STAR story. Humility isn’t pretending you have no gifts; it’s knowing where they came from (James 1:17).

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Tip: Be honest about a real one that won’t sink the job, and share what you’re doing to grow. Honesty plus growth is a strong answer.

"], ["5️⃣","Tell me about a time you faced a challenge.","

Tip: Use a STAR story. Focus on what you did and what you learned, not on blaming anyone.

"], ["6️⃣","Tell me about a conflict with a coworker.","

Tip: Show you listened, stayed respectful and worked toward a solution. Never trash a former coworker or boss. “A gentle answer turns away wrath” (Proverbs 15:1).

"], ["7️⃣","Why are you leaving your current job (or why the gap)?","

Tip: Keep it short, honest and positive: what you’re moving toward, not what you’re running from. For a gap, a simple honest reason is enough (caregiving, health, school, a layoff), plus how you’ve stayed ready.

"], ["8️⃣","Where do you see yourself in five years?","

Tip: Show you want to grow and contribute here. It’s okay to hold plans loosely: “There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail” (Proverbs 19:21).

"], ["9️⃣","What salary are you looking for?","

Tip: Research the typical range for the role and your area beforehand. You can give a range, or ask what range they’ve budgeted.

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Tip: Always say yes. Try: “What does success look like in the first 90 days?” “What do you enjoy about working here?” “What are the next steps?”

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No. Your faith shows up most in how you interview: honesty, respect, preparation and a good attitude. If it comes up naturally (a volunteer role, a ministry job, a question about what motivates you), you can share it briefly and sincerely.

"], ["⚖️","Can they ask me about my religion?","

In the United States, employers generally can’t make hiring decisions based on religion, and most avoid asking about it (religious organizations can have different rules). If a question makes you uncomfortable, you can politely steer back to your skills.

"], ["🌟","How do I stand out like Daniel?","

Daniel was promoted because “an excellent spirit was in him” (Daniel 6:3). Excellence looks like: being on time, being prepared, being kind to the receptionist, owning your mistakes, and doing the work “as to the Lord” (Colossians 3:23).

"], ["🙅🏾","What if the job asks me to compromise?","

If something in the role would require dishonesty or going against your conscience, it’s okay to ask clarifying questions and to walk away. No paycheck is worth your integrity (Proverbs 22:1).

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Copy and personalize this:

Hi [Name], thank you for taking the time to talk with me today about the [role] position. I enjoyed learning about [something specific]. Our conversation made me even more excited about the chance to [contribute something specific]. Please let me know if I can provide anything else. Thank you again, [Your name]

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Waiting is hard. Keep applying, keep praying, and don’t put your whole life on hold for one door. “Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this” (Psalm 37:5).

See Right Place, Wrong Time? for waiting on God’s timing.

"], ["🚪","If it’s a no","

A closed door isn’t a closed future. Ask for feedback if you can, learn what you can, and let yourself be disappointed for a moment. Then try again. Joseph heard “no” for years before the palace.

See Fired, Failed, Starting Over.

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Celebrate and thank God! Then pray for your first 90 days: wisdom, good relationships with coworkers, and a chance to be a light. Try Monday Faith at Work.

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