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October 15, 2008
Some Interview Tips - Top 5 Sleeper Picks
Here are some of my favorite interviewing exercises/tips as you prepare to knock out those interviews!
1. The resume bullet tango:
Be able to talk about each bullet coherently for about 30 seconds. If you can do that, you are probably pretty well versed on your experiences.
2. Optimal Interview:
For students, Optimal Interview is a great service. Basically, you use a web-cam and record yourself answering interview questions. You can call the Career Center to schedule a room, or if you have a web-cam you can do it from the comfort of your own home.
https://umich.optimalresume.com/ Once you get there, click on the "Interview Prep" button.
3. Yoga--or whatever it takes
I love to do some yoga the evening before an interview...in other words, try to relax so you feel cool-as-a-cucumber going into your appointment. If that means, exercising, eating a nice meal or reading...do it. You'll perform your best if you are well rested and under minimal stress.
4. Expect a curve-ball
During interviews, you'll probably get a question that you weren't expecting. If that happens, stay calm, take a moment and then answer the question. Interviewers understand that interviews can be difficult and that its impossible to be totally prepared. If you get one question that throws you off, maintain your composure...if you do it'll probably score you points.
5. Smile :)
Interviews are a tough process, but its better than writing a paper or doing polynomial long division, right? Have a blast and use the opportunity before you. If you have a genuine smile through it, it'll make you--and your interviewer--feel leaps and bounds better.
Posted by ntambe at October 15, 2008 02:38 PM