{"id":2280,"date":"2025-11-03T11:37:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesscoachingonline.de\/?p=2280"},"modified":"2026-01-20T12:12:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T11:12:47","slug":"mastering-job-interviews-part-1-preparation-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesscoachingonline.de\/en\/mastering-job-interviews-part-1-preparation-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering Job Interviews – Part 1: Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”][Reading time: approx. 15 min]\n

In this article, you will learn how to identify your personality<\/strong>, strengths<\/strong>, and professional goals<\/strong> so clearly that you can present yourself with authentic confidence in any job interview. You\u2019ll discover how targeted preparation<\/strong>, inner clarity<\/strong>, and a solid understanding of your core values<\/strong> can make all the difference. In addition, I\u2019ve compiled some in-depth information and helpful digital tools<\/strong> on selected topics marked with an asterisk (*)<\/strong>, which I\u2019ll be happy to share with you upon request.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” constrain_group_2=”yes” top_padding_tablet=”10%” bottom_padding_tablet=”20%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”values” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”10px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-xs-10″][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”gradient” highlight_color=”#9ebee7″ secondary_color=”#dcf0ff” style=”full_text” highlight_expansion=”default” custom_font_size=”1vw” text_direction=”default”]\n

1. Becoming aware of your personality (\u201cWho am I?\u201d)<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Before going into an interview process, you should first become aware of your own personality<\/strong>. In a job interview, it\u2019s not only your professional qualifications that count, but above all, you as a person<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 your strengths, your values, and your motivations.<\/p>\n

To support this, you can use models such as the so-called Johari Window<\/em><\/strong>*. Developed in the 1950s by the American social psychologists Joseph Luft<\/strong> and Harry Ingham<\/strong>, the model\u2019s name was derived from their first names \u2014 Joseph and Harry \u2014 forming \u201cJohari.\u201d The Johari Window (sometimes also called the Johari Grid) illustrates where self-perception and external perception overlap or differ. Ask trusted colleagues, relatives, or friends for honest feedback:<\/strong> How do others perceive you? Which of your traits or behaviors might you not yet be aware of yourself? The Johari Window is not just about discovering blind spots<\/strong> <\/em>\u2014 it\u2019s about aligning your self-perception with how others see you, building mutual trust<\/strong>, and gaining a clearer, more holistic understanding of your personality.<\/p>\n

Another highly valuable tool in your preparation is the\u00a0LINC Personality Profiler (LPP)*<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. <\/em>This online test is based on the Big Five model*<\/strong><\/em> and provides a detailed profile of your personality \u2014 including your character traits, motives, and competencies. As a certified LPP coach, I can help you interpret your results and identify your personal strengths as well as areas for development. This gives you an even clearer picture of your personality and helps you use self-awareness strategically in the application process.<\/p>\n

In my coaching sessions, I often complement the LPP with a questionnaire designed to identify your Inner Drivers<\/strong>*<\/em> (based on the Transactional Analysis<\/strong>, developed by Eric Berne and Thomas A. Harris). This helps uncover unconscious motivational forces that you may have internalised during childhood from parents or caregivers \u2014 and how to reduce or even eliminate them if they currently limit or even potentially harm you.<\/p>\n

Practically speaking, you can also ask yourself what gives you energy and what drains it \u2014 this will help you recognise your personal resources<\/em> and stressors<\/em>. One helpful framework for this is the so called StrengthR<\/strong>esource-Model<\/strong>*<\/em> developed by Jana Jeske.<\/p>\n

To spark your process of self-reflection<\/strong>, consider asking yourself some fundamental questions<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n