Review these tips below to help you prepare for making connections at the summit!

Remember, you can always ask folks you connect with for mentorship, shadowship, continued conversation, or a referral.

Interview Tips

💭 Prepare responses to commonly asked questions prior to the interview

📞 Have a good reference who knows your true character and contact them in advance

📄 Know your resume in detail and be ready with examples that show your growth

👂 Listen carefully to the interviewer’s questions

🎯 Hit your key points and keep answers clear and concise

✨ Deliver with enthusiasm and genuine interest

💪 Advocate for yourself by sharing the qualities that make you a great fit

❔Ask questions (broad or specific) — an interview is a two-way fit check

🌿 Be calm and authentic—avoid over-rehearsing your responses

🤝 Be polite and professional, offering a proper handshake

👐 Mind your body language and non-verbal cues

🏢 Learn the company culture and connect it to your own values

😌 If something goes wrong, stay calm and recover gracefully

🔄 Keep practicing — confidence grows with experience

📱 Get contact information for whoever you're interviewing with

💌 Send a thank-you note by email within 48 hours

Common Interview Questions

⭐🌟Use the STAR method (Situation → Task → Action → Result) for behavioral questions.🌟⭐

🙋 Tell me about yourself / How would you describe yourself?

🤗 How would a close friend or co-worker describe you?

💪 / 🤔 What is your greatest strength? Your greatest weakness?

🏆 What is your greatest accomplishment?

💼 Why do you want this job? What attracted you to this role?

📚 How has your experience prepared you for this role?

🏢 What work environment do you prefer?

⚖️ How do you handle conflict? Tell me about a time you disagreed with a decision.

❓ What questions do you have for us?

What Interviewers Really Want to Know

🛠️ Can you do the job (skills, availability)?

🤝 Are you honest and reliable?

⏰ Can you manage your time and work independently?

📂 Do you have relevant experience?

🌟 What makes you unique?

💼 Why this position?

💻 What relevant hard skills do you have?

💬 What relevant soft skills do you have?

Other Resources

Use these resources to help you before and after the summit

Fate Interview Tips

Questions to ask an Interviewer

Remember business partners want to hear from YOU - whenever! You can ask them for mentorship, shadow opportunities, an informational interview, or referral.