7/30/2019 COMMent - Volume 2, Issue 3
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Theresa Agonia_COMMunicator
Master the
In
terview
From pageant interviews where I have been in front of a panel of
six people, to
job interviews where I have been interviewed by the founder of a
company, tointerviews with just another manager, I think I have
just about been in every
type of interview situation. Through all of my experience, I
have been able to
feel very comfortable for each interview I go on. Since its
internship interview
season, I wanted to share some helpful tips to help you nail
your interview:
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1. Walk with condence. From the
second you enter the door, show
whoever is interviewing you that
you are ready and prepared for this
interview. Even if youre nervous,
walk with con
dence and showthat you are condent in your-
self to be considered for the job.
2. Remember non-verbal com-
munication. Sit up straight dur-
ing your interview and be sure to
make eye-contact to whoever is
speaking to you. If there are mul-
tiple people interviewing you, be
sure to make eye-contact with
each person while responding to
a question. Sometimes what wedont say verbally can be
considered
more highly than what we do say.
3. Dress the part. Show up and let
your interviewee know you mean
business. This means you should
wear appropriate attire to your in-
terview. If your interview is with a
fashion agency, wear something
trendy. If your interview is with a
corporation, a business meeting
outt might be more appropriate.
4. Stalk (Research) the company.
Take advantage of Google, Twitter,
and their website to know as much
about the company youre trying to
work for before you show up. Jot
down at least three facts you found
interesting and make it a point to
bring them up during your interview.
5. Bring a portfolio. By bringing
a binder of your writing samples
whoever is interviewing you will
be able to see your capabilities
to write press releases, feature
articles, etc. It also shows themyouve been busy while at
school.
Also remember to bring an extra
copy of your resume -- just in case!
6. Follow-up. After your inter-
view, be sure to send a follow-up
e-mail or handwritten thank you
note to whoever/however many
people interviewed you. Thank
them for their time during their
busy schedule and show them youare still interested in the
position.
