Hi everyone! How do I not sound like I’m reading from a script when being interviewed?
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Can someone hire me without an interview? I can do the job, but I can't handle interviews. 😭 I have experience in Customer Service and Back Office roles, but since I graduated last year, I've found it difficult to apply for jobs. The interview process makes me really anxious, even though I know I can do the work.
Don’t read from a script. And don’t recite a memorized script
That’s going to be a bit hard since i’m the type to prepare A LOT for the interview. 😅
I am also someone who prepares a lot. I’ve learned that writing it all out - than having some bullet points near by when I’m interviewing helps - it all flows out naturally. I might have my notes but because I wrote it all out, it’s already in my head. Idk it’s working for me. Good luck.
Best way is to write your points down
The best way to do this is to think less about specific questions you want to answer and more about stories from your past work experiences that make you a good work candidate in a variety of situations, and then tell the story that best fits the question. This is especially helpful in STAR format interviews, but it makes for a natural interview that feels more like a conversation, and tends to work well in most situations!!
The best way to do this is to think less about specific questions you want to answer and more about stories from your past work experiences that make you a good work candidate in a variety of situations, and then tell the story that best fits the question. This is especially helpful in STAR format interviews, but it makes for a natural interview that feels more like a conversation, and tends to work well in most situations!!
Practice practice practice and it will sound like you're prepared but casual, not scripted.
Biggest advice I can give, that I practiced myself, was be myself. The worst thing you can do is memorize scripts or be someone you’re not. Know how to communicate your skills, be able to elaborate why you think you’re a great fit for the role, and do your best to answer any questions they have. It’s ok to pause to think about a question they ask too. But putting a ton of pressure on yourself to be “perfect” will only do more harm than good. Be professional but have fun with it.