Tips for Acing Your Next Interview

Remember when Elle Woods went to law school? If she can do that, you can do this!

Remember when Elle Woods went to law school? If she can do that, you can do this!

Liz Carson
March 8, 2016

Whether you are being interviewed for a college, internship, job or really anything else, here are a few things for you to keep in mind.

Research

Sherlock Holmes does research, and I'd hire him.
Sherlock Holmes does research, and I’d hire him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just by reading this article, you are already on the right track, great work!

Research the popular questions for the specific type of interview you are facing

Come prepared! Think through your answer ahead of time, stay on your toes!

 

Confidence

Remember when Elle Woods went to law school? If she can do that, you can do this!
Remember when Elle Woods went to law school? If she can do that, you can do this!

Think positive, don’t focus on your nerves.  You have nothing to lose, it’s an opportunity!  If you act like you know what you’re talking about, people will think you do! (even if you actually don’t)

Dress Well

Literally show up in what you would wear.
Literally show up in what you would wear.

DRESS TO IMPRESS! Show these people what you’re made of. Remember, dress for the job you want not the job you have You want to be a lawyer? Dress like a lawyer. You want to be a mob wife? Dress like a mob wife.

 

Be you 

Don't be this guy. Never hide behind The Mask.
Don’t be this guy. Never hide behind The Mask.

Seriously – be yourself. People are going to like you the most if you are being yourself, and it will probably be awkward and uncomfortable if you are trying to be someone who you’re not.

 

Smile

 

100% of the people I interviewed prefer the smiling Darth Vader over the non-smiling Darth Vader
100% of the people I interviewed prefer the smiling Darth Vader over the non-smiling Darth Vader

People who smile are scientifically proven to be more attractive. Smiles lighten things up, and let the interviewer know that you are happy to be     there. They are probably looking for someone who is friendly and nice, and a smile lets them know you are the perfect candidate.