Mock Interview

A.      I interviewed with Betty Jane who is the spa executive at My Body Contours.

B.      What was most useful about this experience was the fact it gave me a real life experience at interviewing for a position of would sincerely be interested in. This allowed me to actually put personal effort into this rather than just completing what was required for an assignment. I prepared diligently for this mock interview and I felt that as I treated as a real interview I was better prepared for a similar interview.

C.      Most of the questions I felt I had well prepared responses to but ones that I found difficult were the ones related not just to my past experience but to why those experiences made me an asset to their company, what good I could do within their corporation and why I was different from the other applicants they would be interviewing. These questions I had to answer confidently about myself in and realize they ask them for a reason and it is not to test your humility.

D.      The most important advice I can give other preparing for an interview is just that, be prepared. It is wise to put effort into preparing for an interview. Know the company you are applying for and specifically the position. Being prepared will allow you to be confident and perform to the best of your ability.

E.       I learned that although interviews can be stressful being prepared is the most valuable tool you can have when entering into one. Also I learned that being confident is in no way being arrogant, and it is important to appropriately showcase your abilities. Most importantly I learned that with the right effort and hard work any career let alone job is within my reach. I can attain any position I want as long as I prepare for it.

F.       The three things I would do in order to be better prepared for my next interview would be to think through my responses to any possible questions they might ask. Instead of just the questions I have been asked in the past. Also I think it will be important for me to have down is not second guess myself once im in the interview. I usually prepare just fine but then when the time come to respond with my answers I suddenly second guess them and stutter  before getting a response out.  Lastly I think I need to have more mock interview before my next real one. It allows me to take it more seriously and have some pressure related to it so that when I have the real pressure I have experience with it and can better respond to it.