Determined to land that dream job?
Do you wish you had more confidence stepping into job interviews?
Are interviews intimidating to you?
Do you really want to stand out, but not sure where to start?
What are hiring managers looking for these days, anyway?
You’re in the right place
Welcome to Equipped Interview!
This is your home if you’re looking for practical, step-by-step advice on how to build confidence and stand out in your next interview. The best way to be prepared for your job interview is to start NOW – way before you have an interview lined up.
Too late? You have an interview already scheduled? No problem! My goal is to get you EQUIPPED and ready, using the tools and resources I provide.
The questions I listed at the top of this page are the most common questions and fears I hear from job candidates asking me for help.
Who am I?
Hey there – I’m Josh Tinkey. In addition to running Equipped Interview, I get to lead a team of awesome leaders at a large organization where I interview others constantly. In the past I’ve also partnered with an organization that helps military veterans transition into the civilian workforce. (You can check out American Corporate Partners (ACP) if you’re curious to learn more about that.)
I’ve spent about 15 years in the workforce being interviewed for jobs at several companies and quite a variety of roles. Along the way I received some great advice that was super helpful.
But – it’s when I started interviewing others that I really gained some perspective. Seriously, after interviewing others as a hiring manager for years, I’ve seen a lot of great interview best practices. And many common mistakes. And some pretty terrible ones…
Journey to Equipped Interview
After seeing so many job candidates make similar mistakes over and over again – and after hearing the same questions from those I help prepare – I decided to take action and make available as many resources as possible.
You don’t have the make these common mistakes. Let me help you!
My goal is to give you a hiring manager’s perspective on what makes YOU stand out in any job interview.
Start with these posts
Not sure where to start? Here are 3 terrific articles to get you on your way to that next job:
4 Simple Strategies to Confidently Answer ‘Tell Me About Yourself’
How to Easily Transform Your Job Interview Questions
How to Prepare for Behavioral Interview Questions
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More free stuff
Here is my FREE resources page. While it’s still growing, I keep this full of lists, templates, cheat sheets. Just for you. (And everyone else.)
A little more about me
In case you’re interested, here are a few tidbits about me totally unrelated to job interview preparation.
Also of note…
- I love cruising. Specifically, cruising with Royal Caribbean. (No, I don’t get anything from them to say that. Just a huge fan.)
- I’m all about warm weather and iced coffee
- I love reading and listening to podcasts. Ask me for a recommendation!
- Over the years I’ve worked in several industries ranging from food service to automotive – but I’ve spent the majority of my career in financial services.
- My top 5 strengths using StrengthsFinder 2.0 are:
- Harmony
- Achiever
- Developer
- Learner
- Consistency
Contact me
Still have questions or want to get in touch? Feel free to reach out!
Check out my Contact page to shoot me an email or follow me on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.