"Am I qualified enough?" is usually the main concern people have going into an interview.

But what does it mean to actually be qualified for a position? When you look at the job listing, there are many bullets that list out the job responsibilities and what you will be expected to do. The most common mistake that people make is assuming that they need to be an expert at all these things on the day of the interview. This is where the nervousness comes out.

But I firmly believe that the person who wins over the interviewer is not always the person who is most qualified for the technical skills that go with the position. It is the candidate that is the best fit for the company, its culture, and the overall goals it wants to achieve.

Companies are looking for people who have a personality and work ethic that aligns with what the company itself represents. You are not expected to know everything about the position the first day. But you are expected to be a problem solver, and come to work everyday with the motivation to learn more and develop into a better team member than you were the day before.

You will be more valuable to the growth of a company if you come in with a mindset to master the position, make it better, and then help grow and lead the people around you. The person with that vision is a lot more indispensable than someone who is better at following the instructions for what the job entails.

As you prepare for your next interview, consider these things:

• Look up the mission and values of a company. Match these qualities with yourself and your personality, and tell of experiences or stories where you have showed this before.
• Bring thoughtful questions about the position you are going for - ask about what you can do in the first few weeks to grow and develop within the position.

Take a genuine interest in the interviewer and ask about his or her experience with the company. This will give you an experience of what how that person has developed and grown with the company.