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Handling the Interview:
This is the toughest part, but keep in mind that although someone else is conducting the interview, you can still be in control of it. Here are some strategies, commonly asked questions, and even more common mistakes.
• Attitude. Be confident, but not arrogant. Showing confidence in yourself and your abilities paints the picture of a stable, reliable employee. If you cross that line into arrogance, you become at best an annoyance and at worst an employee who cannot take direction or work with others.
• Be positive. Put the best light on every situation, even when the common perception of it is negative. For example, if you held your last job only a short time because of conflict with your supervisor, instead of saying "My boss didn't like me.", say “I discovered there was little room for personal growth, so decided to find something better.”
• Feel free to laugh a little. A mutual laugh will relax both you and the interviewer, allow you to feel more comfortable and open having common ground, and give the interviewer something else unique to remember about you.
• Let your personality show. Are you a bright, sparkling, outgoing person? Or more of a quiet, calm, steadying personality? Do you like dealing with many people in a hectic environment, or prefer to stay in the background and keep processes running smoothly? These are qualities it is important for both you and the interviewer to recognize, as nothing can make an employee more miserable than being put in an environment which is not suitable to the individual’s style of work.
• Allow yourself time for thought. Silence is fine if you need a moment to gather your thoughts and form a concise, well planned answer, and is far better than stuttering or saying “Ummmmm….”
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