Interview Tips: How to Succeed When You're Being Interviewed
In our guide to conducting a successful interview, we discussed how to run a proper interview. Today we'll look at the same thing from the other side: the perspective of the person being interviewed.
Why is this important?
You may never have thought about it, but many important events in a student's life take place during an interview. Here is a brief list of interviews you may face some day (or have already experienced):
- College or university interviews
- Teacher or professor interviews
- Judges' interviews
- Job interviews
- Counselor interviews
- Scholarship interviews
And the list goes on. Ready to find out how you can tackle these interviews? Here's how.
1. Bring out the professional you
Yes, I am telling you to change the way you come across, but not by pretending to be someone else. Instead, bring out the professional side of yourself! If you're not in touch with your professional side, you might want to practice in front of a mirror. Spend time learning how to be articulate, and show some savvy without sounding or being arrogant.
2. Learn the basics of giving a speech
Going through an interview has many similarities with giving a speech. Why not take a quick look at our 10 speech tips?
3. The start and the end
Just like in a book, a movie or a speech, the beginning and the end are the most important parts. Why? Because people tend to have clear, vivid memories of the first impression someone made and the last thing they said. So be very thoughtful about how you start and end your interview. Remember to thank the interviewer, and be genuine. Nobody likes a fake.