Research the company — but go deeper than their website
Prepare your "Walk me through your experience" answer in advance
Prepare 3 specific achievement stories with numbers
Know your salary expectation — and why
Listen to the full question before answering
Do not badmouth your previous employer — ever
Ask smart questions — not just "What is the growth path here?"
Do not lie about your notice period or current CTC
Your body language is being evaluated the whole time
Send a thank-you message within 24 hours
Follow up once — not ten times
Reflect on what you said — so you improve next time
An interview is a conversation — not an interrogation
Rejection is data — not a verdict on your worth
Desperation kills more offers than lack of skills