The Interview

Photo by Brooke Lynn Photography

One of my internships ended recently and I was in the process of searching for my next opportunity. I worked on making connections, applying to various positions that I felt I would do well in and would be beneficial to my career, and looking into different career options. Eventually, I got a few phone calls from interested recruiters and scheduled a couple of interviews. With these fresh interviews on my mind, I wanted to share a few of the things that I learned with you.

1. Be yourself – Yes, you should always come to an interview dressing and acting professionally, but it’s also important to be honest and let your personality show. In coming as yourself, you can see how you actually fit within the company and with the people you could end up working with and vice versa.
2. Research the company before the interview – This is critical. In one of my interviews, the hiring manager asked me to explain what their company did. Luckily, I had done my research and was able to give a knowledgeable answer. If I hadn’t, it would have been very embarrassing for me. Also, it would have shown the manager that I wasn’t prepared and didn’t really care about the position.