Speech About Interviewing
As high school students, we are approaching a time in our lives when we will likely be required to interview for various occasions, such as college admissions, scholarships, and part- or full-time jobs. I’d like to go over some tips to help you know how to successfully prepare for an interview so you’ll be confident and comfortable when you do find yourself getting ready for one.
The first step is to plan your attire. While how you dress should definitely reflect the nature of the position to which you are applying, you should always dress as professional as the situation could possibly warrant. For most scenarios, that means a suit for men and a suit or tailored dress for women. Dark, solid colors are preferable. Shoes and accessories should also be neutral and tasteful. Make sure all clothing is clean and neatly pressed.
Another important aspect to plan is how you will introduce yourself. [Walk to the door of the room.] When you enter the interview room, walk confidently and steadily. Greet each interviewer individually. Shake their hands and introduce yourself. Respond to each person by repeating their name. For instance, “Hi, I’m Kathy Owens. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Smith.” [Shake hands with a classmate on the front row as you say this.] Once introductions have been made, take your seat. You should sit up straight and tall and lean slightly forward. Avoid slouching or propping on the table. [Demonstrate each of these postures as you mention them.]
You will likely be asked to begin by telling the panel a little bit about yourself. Have a prepared one- to two-minute introduction that you have rehearsed well. This will set the tone for the interview and help get things off to a good start. Next you will probably be asked questions by the interviewers. Be sure to make eye contact with the person who is asking you the question. Look around at the other interviewers while you answer and then conclude by looking back at the person who originally asked the question. [Make eye contact with various people around the room as you speak these sentences.] Never be afraid to ask them to repeat or clarify the question if you did not fully understand it.
The interview will usually conclude with the panel asking you if you have any other questions or comments you’d like to share. If you truly have a question, ask it. However, you shouldn’t ask one just for the sake of asking one. If you have no questions, simply summarize some of the high points you discussed during your interview, thank them for their time and consideration, and sincerely express how much you’d like to be chosen for the position or honor. This conclusion should be brief, no more than a minute. Then smile, shake hands again, and breathe a sigh of relief once you’re safely out the door.
If you do these things, you may not be awarded every opportunity for which you interview. However, you will be able to walk away with confidence, knowing you that you were prepared and that you did your very best.
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