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Got my first interview! Advice & tips for a HS Kid?

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A.E.

Registered User
Hi,

For the past two weeks I worked on an essay. This essay was about why I am a great candidate for a service/learning abroad program over the summer. It is a school-sponsored program and I would be volunteering abroad in a place like Costa Rica or Belize.

I decided to apply because I thought it would be good to practice for the future. I did not think I had a chance at winning because I was competing against very smart people that were involved in the community. Well it turns out that I made it through the selection process and am now competing against four others for one of two spots in the program.

There will be a 10 minute personal interview in a week from now. I have an idea of what to do but could use some help.

I plan on reviewing the goals of this project and then comparing that to my motives for applying. What should I wear to an interview like this? It will most likely be conducted by a board of 6 faculty from the school, ranging from teachers to district administrator. When I go in, should I shake each person's hand? I know about good posture and thinking before I speak.. No "um" or "ah"'s.. What else?

This interview means a lot to me because, even if I am not selected, it would give me valuable practice for the ROTC and college interviews.
Thanks everyone

PS - I am only a sophomore so please excuse my nervousness
 
nzachman

nzachman

Yeah, well. The Dude abides.
The biggest thing is to BE GENUINE!!!!!!!

I have been in various interviews and given them and I can tell when someone is lying/stretching the truth and when they are being themselves.
 
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cclement

New Member
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I would definitely wear a suit, or comparable clothing. Interviews should be conducted as professionally as possible, and wearing appropriate clothing will set the tone right away. I wouldn't shake anyone's hand unless the offer it out as you enter the room. Otherwise, just go ahead and sit down or do as directed.

Good luck though! Hope you get it! Studying abroad is fantastic. I've been all over Eastern Europe, and I spent a semester in Japan and I'd say it was some of the best times of my life.
 
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exhelodrvr

Well-Known Member
pilot
Probably dress slacks and nice shoes, a sports jacket and tie.

Make sure you shave if you are shaving yet.

Do you know anyone who went through the process in previous years? If so, they could give you an idea of what to expect in the interview. You can also ask them about the program - what they got out of it, etc.

Nothing wrong with asking the coordinator of the program what type of questions will be asked.

Bring in something to take notes with; and have a list of your own questions written down. They will probably give you the opportunity to ask questions at some point, and the more prepared you are, the better.

Learning whatever you can about the program in advance will show a high level of interest; you can incorporate that into your questions.

Practice at home; have someone playing the role of interviewer and giving you questions. Even if you don't get the same questions in the actual interview, you will benefit from the practice.

If you don't know the answer to a question, admit it. Don't try and BS.
 
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A.E.

Registered User
I just want to thank everyone for their help.. I was selected and will be in Africa for two weeks, volunteering at an orphanage. :)
 
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