Building a successful business does not look the same for everyone. The illusion that it should has led many of my clients down paths of frustration and anxiety. If running your own business makes you feel more trapped than you did in your day job, I might suggest that you are doing it wrong.

Although this may not be a consoling thought as you prepare for an upcoming interview, there are concrete steps you can take to ensure you make a good first impression. Taking the time to prepare and practice your responses to common behavioral-based questions will increase your confidence and set you apart from the competition.