LinkedIn: Of course, you can never predict how an interview will go and what questions you will get. You might get an interviewer who fires one tough question at you after the other, or one that turns the interview into a more comfortable, natural two-way conversation. Preparing, therefore is difficult. In most cases we practice the answers to a long list of possible questions. The problem is that this can leave you over-prepared and as a consequence your pre-conceived answers can come across a bit robotic.
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I have definitely found the information in this article to hold true. I think the most important question is "will you fit in with the rest of our company?" Especially as an intern, the people interviewing simply want to know, over everything else, that you will be a solid person to add to the company's culture. I have read many job ads that have requirements such as "Must have a good sense of humor" which prove this idea to be true. This is why it is so essential for people interviewing for jobs to go into their interviews with a lot of research under their belts. The more you know about the company, the more you may be able to know about the people who work there. And the more you know about the people who work there, the more capable you will be of being able to think about the personally traits that would make you a good fit with their culture.
I really like the way the article divides the different objectives an interviewer has. I think in theatre 2 and 3 may be more important than 1. The way you fit into the culture of a production team heavily shapes the kind of people who may choose to work with you. It's also interesting because many positions, especially for designers, may not have a formally interview. If there is one it may be in a non traditional setting. By applying these tips to casual conversation I believe that is how they could be useful.
I guess these three questions is what it all really boils down to. I suppose when interviewing, it is important to just keep these three key concepts in the back of your head when answering the interviewer. I feel that many people can successfully answer question one and prove that they are skilled enough for the job. I would think that more interviewees struggle with proving that they are a good fit for the company and are better than other candidates.
I appreciate this article giving us a backbone for what interviewers are looking for, rather than the specificc questions they may ask. I think a lot of interviewing has become unnecessarily complicated on both sides of the table. Often we forget that the goal of the interviewer and the interviewee is not very different. The interviewer is trying to find the right person for the job, and the interviewee is trying to show that they are that person. I think that a lot of the hype and trickery that has become part of interview culture has almost worked counter to both of those aims. As an interviewee, I vastly prefer to have a conversation with someone vs. feeling like I'm being interrogated to see if I fit the mold. Maybe my Millenial is showing, but it seems to me that if you aren't a jerk and I'm not a jerk, a lot of these arbitrary "rules" for interviewing are rather unnecessary.
Normally I don't enjoy articles that simplify the job interview process because it's honestly such a complex structure, but this article sums it up pretty well. I agree with pretty much everyone in saying that, in theater, how well you "play with others" is the most important part of building a team. The needs of the production come in very closely afterwards. I'm not saying that you should hire mediocre people because you like working with them, but keeping these things in mind will help you create a good working environment.
I think this article makes a good point. I was skeptical when i first read the title, but I like the way it doesnt really say that only 3 questions matter in an interview, but instead gives the advice to connect back to these three sets of points. I would disagree with michael though about the importance of question 1. I think in theatre as in other areas of the entertainment industry, an employer wants to know that you have the skills to deliver the product. And it goes both ways- if youre the nicest person ever, but cant design very well you wont get the job, just like you could be a very talented designer but a pain to work with and still not get the job.
I agree with Ben. This article gets down to what interviewers really want to know from asking you a lot of questions but really it could be summed up into only three. With that said i think preparing as if those were jumping off points of conversation and not just what you should rehearse is a good way to think about it. I also think you should probably be asking the same questions to yourself about the employer. I think it works both ways and if you come prepared with that mindset i think employers will take notice.
This article definitely boils down to the core of the way the interviewing and hiring process works. I have known that there are these types of questions, but never thought about the fact that the interviews normally center around those points, it just makes sense. This definitely gives a good foundation on what to expect and prep for when you have an interview. It also gives you a frame in which to think about what you are saying. During interview, you just need to think about which category the topic falls under.
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