Written By: Intern 1
If you are unfortunate enough to have gone through a professional interview, I’m sure you remember every detail. You remember how worried you were about your posture, your sweating, “Can he see that I’m sweating? Am I talking too much?”
Here’s your first tip: It’s only as bad as you make it.
I believe that you can take the stress out of interview through mental preparation. Here’s the mindset you need to have when you approach the interview-- The interviewer has interviewed a dozen times. He understands my pressure. He was actually, at one time, in the exact same position that I’m in right now. He’s another person, not a super-human. I’m going to show him that I’m qualified, and then it’s his decision to hire me or not!
Tip number 2: Show confidence and Enthusiasm (regardless if you’re faking it).
Show your “future employer” that you’re ready to go with a firm handshake confident eye contact (but don’t give him a death-stare). This concept is re-iterated in the Ten Interviewing Rules by Monster.com. Approach the situation with a win-win attitude. "If he doesn’t hire me, it’s his loss. If he does hire me, it is my obligation to show that I deserved the spot." Picture this mock interview in your head.
Job Description- Communication
Candidate #1- College degree in the related field with a prior internship in the related field. She meekly knocks on the door, and enters with her head down. She doesn’t say anything, approaches the interviewer, gives a limp handshake, and sits down.
Candidate #2- One year of college experience, with a prior job in manual labor. He approaches the door and gives a firm knock. As the interviewer gives permission to enter, he walks in, stands tall, and offers his hand before the interviewer can stand up. He makes eye contact, smiles, and introduces himself.
So if you’re picturing this interview, who do you hire? Please post your comments, and share some of your personal experiences.
Intern #1
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