My Mock Interview Experience
Apparently, I never published this entry, so here it is again:
The interview is one thing that most people have an irrational fear of. Well at least I do. As my mock interview approached, this week, I realized that I had no experience in this area. This would be my first interview, and even though it was not for a real position with a company, I still wanted to have a serious attitude about it. To make sure the interview would be a success, there were two points I focused on:
Preparation was key in preparing for my interview. I did not want to seem like a unpolished interviewee, so I decided to practice my introduction and responses to potential questions in front of a mirror. This helped me avoid any nervous fidgeting and hesitations while answering questions.
Confidence was another key factor in having a successful interview. I tried to leave a good impression with the interviewer by maintaining a positive attitude throughout the interview.
Overall, I would say everything went smoothly. The highlight occurred when the interviewer told me that had the interview was for a real management position with a company, he would have strongly considered me. Unfortunately, I did not walk away with a job that day, but I did walk away with a great experience.
Comments
Posted by: Nicholas Psulkowski
Posted on: October 11, 2006 04:34 PM
Chris, I too use the mirror technique for practicing for an interview or a presentation. I always feel that at least reciting the words gets my mind in the right mindset for my delivery. It also builds your confidence which will positively affect your delivery. Obviously your technique worked well.