So, I have an interview next week, well actually a phone interview to select the finalists for a face to face interview. I have been doing this for a while now, and it finally hit me how I can do better on these phone interviews. It seems so simple, and I should have thought of this a long time ago, but I could have notes in front of me as I did the interview! Instead of answering questions from memory and thinking of the answers as I sit on the phone, I could script my answers for questions that I anticipated being asked. The opening question of, "well Mike, tell us a little about your experience" can now be scripted with highlights and points that I want to emphasize instead of beginning with a deep breath and trying to decide how far back to start. Instead of kicking myself after the interview because I wish I had said this or mentioned this project or answered differently, I can have my crib notes on a 3x5 note card and make sure to cover all the important points.
So simple, and I something I can't believe I hadn't thought of already.
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