How to Succeed in Your Next Interview
Stand Out for Digital, Tech, and Experience Roles.
Whether you’re a seasoned technologist, digital strategist, or creative problem-solver, interviews in today’s market are about more than technical skills alone. They’re a window into how you think, how you connect, and how you’ll help shape the future of experience-led organizations.
At Elevate, it’s not about placing talent in roles — we help people step into purpose-driven work that fuels growth for themselves and the businesses they join. That begins with knowing how to show up — with confidence, empathy, and clarity.
Here are 5 tips to prepare for success in your next job interview.
1. Know the Story You Want to Tell
Great interviews go further than answering questions — they’re about framing your narrative. Think beyond your resume and reflect on:
What motivates you?
What are the through-lines in your career?
How have you created a meaningful impact for users, customers, or teams?
Brainstorming Tip: Use the tried-and-true STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) — but elevate it. Center the human outcome, not just the business metric.
2. Understand the Business You’re Aiming to Join
Today’s hiring managers want partners in transformation — people who understand where the business is headed and how to add value. Research the company:
What are their biggest digital challenges?
Have they made any recent investments in CX, technology, or AI?
What do they care about culturally?
If you’re interviewing through Elevate, you won’t go in blind. Before the interview, we equip you with real insight — into the company’s journey, team dynamics, and what success looks like in the role. Because we’re not here to place you — we’re here to position you to thrive.
3. Prepare to Show How You Think — Not Just What You Know
Technical acumen gets you in the room. But what sets you apart is how you approach problems and adapt.
Expect to be asked:
How do you handle ambiguity?
How do you work across functions or disciplines?
How do you balance speed with quality or risk?
Pro tip: Think in terms of transformation while preparing for your interview. Have a story ready about how you helped move a process, product, or experience forward — especially in complex environments.
4. During Your Interview — Ask Strategic, Insightful Questions
The right questions do more than show curiosity — they signal readiness to lead and collaborate.
Go beyond “What’s a day in the life?” Instead, ask:
“What transformation is this team driving over the next 6–12 months?”
“Where do you see the biggest friction in the current process or experience?”
“What does success look like in this role beyond deliverables?”
Insightful questions help shift the dynamic — from candidate to collaborator.
5. Bring the Human — Every Time
You’re more than a resume. You’re a person with values, ambitions, and a unique point of view. In a human-first world, that matters.
Let your personality come through.
Be honest about your strengths and your growth areas.
Don’t be afraid to connect on a human level — hiring teams remember how you make them feel as much as what you say.
If you find this tip particularly challenging, or you struggle with coming across in the way you intend – check out this research-backed guide for successful first impressions.
Final Thought: We’re in Your Corner
At Elevate Digital, we embed with leading organizations that value not just talent — but the people behind the talent. That means every opportunity we present is designed to stretch, grow, and inspire. We provide tailored interview coaching and deep company insights to help you walk into every interview prepared, confident, and ready to stand out.
Looking for a partner in your next chapter? We’re here to help you not just prepare — but thrive.
Built to Partner. Obsessed with Outcomes. Human-First to the Core.