To prepare for effective interviews, some questions you might ask yourself and answer are: Who am I? What are my core values? How do I communicate them and display them in my work with others? How do I use them in my decision making and actions I take in the workplace? Am I consistent? If not, why not? And if not, now is the time to commit to be consistent and disclose them to your colleagues, superiors, and subordinates as appropriate, to avoid surprises.
In interviews, if asked, about your core values, be prepared to answer with clarity and honesty. There is only one right answer, and it is your truth, not what you think your interviewers/potential employer may want to hear.
Employers interview you because you meet their minimum and desired qualifications; and the interview allows them to validate their paper assessment of your qualifications and assess your fit with the organization.
The interview provides you the opportunity to self-assess your perceived fit with the organization and opportunity to meet the organizations goals and expectations and their expectations of you if hired
Your self-assessment is as important as their assessment of you as a potential employee.
Enjoy the interview process. It is a learning experience and opportunity for a new position. You gain insight into your potential employer, and they gain insight into what contributions you can make to the organization. If you are offered the position, it is affirming that you are viewed as the best fit for the position and organization. When you are not offered the position, know that it was all about fit, and thank the employer for considering you for the position. The key is to accept the outcome, leave a positive impression on the employer, learn from the experience, and move on to the next opportunity. You never know if they will keep you in mind for another opportunity, they have that they see as a good fit to offer you.