College Candy: "The dreaded job interview. No matter your resume and talents if you mess this up you won’t get that job. In today’s tough economy you need every possible edge. It can be a simple equation: You want to be liked—not hated.
Here are ten simple things to do that will dramatically increase your chances: from wearing the right expression, to knowing what not to say, to never ever breaking a sweat.
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When I'm in an interview I like to tell myself that I should be as uncomfortable as the other person. If they are asking questions in a relaxed way then I should answer just as relaxed. If it's not a big deal to them then it's not a big deal to me. It can relieve tension, and remind you not to let the whole thing get bigger in your mind than it actually is. A very helpful hint for anyone who gets stage fright like me.
I think this article has some very good information that isn't often found in similar articles dealing with the same subject matter. We had a lecture on something similar to this with Joe in Basic PTM the other week and I found those tidbits more worthwhile but that was also geared to theatre. This article seems to negate small talk where I think that is an important part of a theatre interview.
These are wonderful tips. Although they are helpful, I found Joe Pino's lecture on what to do more specific and helpful in preparing for interviews. Of course, it is always important to refresh these tips. This is important in all industries, but since so many people in theatre do not have a year-long steady job, it is particularly important for those in the theatre industry who are always applying for job after job.
This article seems to run parallel, in many ways to the lecture which Joe gave us on smart interview practices. These tips feel a little less full than the recommendations that Joe made. they serve as a useful reminder, but the class with Joe revealed that there is much more that can and should be considered. i know that i personally have made alterations to my practices in interviews, and seem to have had beneficial results from these changes. The most important thing Joe said was "establish repor" i have had interviews which were markably better due to the personal relationships i formed with the interviewers.
Sure, these are all good advice, but I think the best thing that you can do in an interview is be yourself. You can try as hard as you want not to screw any of these things up, but that may not be you. If I'm hiring someone, I want them to actually be the person I interviewed when they show up. It's going to be awfully hard to maintain an act every day when you're at work, and you shouldn't have to. Be yourself, and if they like you, they like you. If they don't, you won't like the job anyways.
Don't sweat. It seems like these tips are elementary. These are the kind of tips that you only have hear once. Once you learn why it's not good to trash your former boss in an interview, I'm sure you'll be able to catch yourself before ruining your shot. Joe Pino had great tips that were not as common sense as these. I do think that a theatre interview might be a different story than what this article was talking about where you really want to show what you would be like to work with. You are just walking in with different concerns than what your cubical size might be. On another note, that website was really nice to look at. I enjoyed reading the article because the layout was really pretty,specifically the pink pattern on the side and the font style and size. I wish the PTM blog was more attractive.
I agree with Jackson about the small talk. It also helps you find a common ground with your employer. I also found Joe's lectures on an interview to be more specific and helpful. Being yourself is always a good thing, and like sam says if they dont like you, then you probably wouldn't like the job anyway. I think that the websites layout, while very pretty, doesn't seem to be entirely professional.
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