Great Tips For Preparing For Executive Interviews
Are you preparing for an executive interview and are seriously concerned that you won’t be ready when you sit across from the interviewer? These concerns are typical across all stages of a career, and many executives have their doubts regardless of how familiar they are with the interview environment.
You’ve probably heard a ton of advice about ways to prepare for an interview, but just when you think you’ve heard it all, something jumps out that could actually work for you. The tips below are a good place to start if you think you’ve heard every job interview tip in the book–some of these suggestions may leave you scratching your head, but they’re all helpful interview tips.
Prepare in an Office Space
While preparing for your interview, it doesn’t hurt to do so in a space that reminds you of a serious, office environment. For instance, if you have an office in your home, it’s good to organize your thoughts in this space. There’s no real problem in practicing in noisy or crowded family environments, but you might find it easier to get in the right frame of mind by putting yourself in a interview-like setting.
Rehearse in Front of a Mirror
Another quirky, yet helpful, preparation tip is to consider rehearsing in front of a mirror. While you should have professional conversation down to a science, sometimes it’s good to be aware of the facial expressions you’re giving off, as well as how you hold your body during an interview. Very often, it’s difficult to know how the way that one holds his arms, sits, or looks around a room can affect the mesasge he’s trying to get across. By practicing in front of the mirror, you could possibly fine-tune your reactions and even cure a few nervous ticks.
Talk in Front of Your Kids
A large aspect of interviewing at the executive level is being able to tell a good story about who you are and what you’ve accomplished while keeping the attention of everyone in the room. Children have terrible attention spans, which makes them good substitutes for executives–try telling your story with some minor modifications to compensate for the audience difference, and if school-aged kids begin to ignore you, you’ll know that you need to spend some more time on your delivery and word choice.
Don’t Rely On Your Resume
While you want to know what’s in your resume, executive biography and any other documents you’ve submitted, you don’t want the interviewer to feel as though you’re reading from them as you answer questions in your interview. Many interviewers will feel quite uncomfortable when the interview doesn’t feel genuine. So as you practice, think about who you are, what you’ve accomplished, and what you’d like to accomplish on the job. You’ll do perfectly fine in the interview if you remember to stay honest and think logically about what you’ve done and why you’re a good hire.
You know the basics of preparing for your interview, so it’s always good to learn about those tips that may be a bit more quirky but could still work. Considering the above tips is a great way to get a step ahead of the competition in your job interview.
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