Why do I suck at interviews?

Quintease · 05-03-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JustJo

Some wonderful advice here.

One "trick" that has always worked for me is simply to acknowledge it....not to say "I suck at interviews" but "I have to tell you, interviews make me a little nervous so if I start to ramble please reel me back in", smile, and then add a cherry on top.....like.....I've been reading about your new project x and am really interested in hearing more about that, or something else that puts the ball back in their court for a minute.

I did that, but at the end! I looked in a mirror, saw my hair and said 'Oh no, my hair! I always mess up my hair when I'm nervous'. She didn't say anything, but he laughed and said 'Well it's still falling beautifully' (he was gay).

Ok, so breathing and lists, breathing and lists, breathing and lists *deep breath*

Right, so I'm filling in the application form now...

Corkey · 05-03-2012, 01:49 PM

Confidence, keep it short, their time is just as valuable as yours. Answer to the best of your knowledge and don't bs, it will show in body language. Speaking of which have an open body posture, don't clasp your hands or cross your arms. Humor when appropriate, but never at the organization or the person doing the interview. Know your resume, and think outside the box. Smile!

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