Interview Preparation

Kayla Figone

with Kayla Figone

Interview preparation is about showing up with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of how to present your experience. This MentorCruise session is designed to help you prepare for upcoming … Read more

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Kayla Figone

Kayla Figone

Staff Technical Recruiter at VulcanForms

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About this session

Interview preparation is about showing up with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of how to present your experience. This MentorCruise session is designed to help you prepare for upcoming interviews in a practical, personalized way, whether you are early in your career, making a transition, or aiming for a more competitive role.

You’ll work with an experienced mentor to sharpen your story, improve your answers, and get ready for the questions that matter most. Together, you can practice mock interviews, refine how you talk about your background, prepare for technical or behavioral rounds, and identify the areas that need the most work. The goal is to help you walk into the interview feeling more prepared, more polished, and more confident in your ability to stand out.

Your mentor

Hi! I'm Kayla, a technical recruiting professional with experience hiring talent at companies including Google, Rivian, Anduril, Ford, and VulcanForms.

Throughout my career, I've partnered with hiring managers, engineering leaders, and executives to evaluate candidates across a wide range of technical, professional, and leadership positions.

**My mock interview sessions focus exclusively on behavioral interviewing, not technical assessments or coding interviews.**

Behavioral interviews are an essential part of the hiring process, and knowing how to effectively communicate your experience, accomplishments, and decision-making can make all the difference.

During our session, we'll focus on:

- **Behavioral interview preparation:** Practicing common and challenging questions about your experiences, accomplishments, and professional challenges.
- **STAR method coaching:** Structuring compelling responses using the Situation, Task, Action, and Result framework.
- **Communication and storytelling:** Learning how to articulate your contributions, technical accomplishments, and impact clearly.
- **Leadership and collaboration:** Preparing for questions about teamwork, conflict resolution, ownership, and decision-making.
- **Personalized feedback:** Identifying opportunities to strengthen your responses, build confidence, and leave a lasting impression.

Whether you're an engineer, an experienced professional, or an aspiring leader, I'll help you prepare to communicate your value confidently and authentically.

**Please note:** I do not conduct technical interviews, coding assessments, system design interviews, or discipline-specific technical evaluations. This session is dedicated to behavioral interview preparation.

Let's get you interview-ready!

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