Think back to a recent position you interviewed for in the context of our topics this week, and
especially the Job Interviews:
Victoria Whitten
Logistics assignment
I have completely pre and during interview processes, but never post interview. The pre-
interview process is something I got a lot more into when I started interviewing for retail just
because they usually have a larger back story with the companies and want somebody very
involved. It was extremely useful for me to know more about the company it gave me something
to discuss in my interview answers when trying to impress the interviewer. The preparing with
practice as well as my interview manners is something I have used for my restaurant job
interview as well as retail job offers. The question role play with my mom is always a helpful
tool because it prepared me for anything I could be asked as well as made me process answers
better so I could reciprocate them later in action.
Reflect thoughtfully on what you believe are your current interviewing strengths.
My biggest strength is definitely how outgoing I am. I have always been involved in a job
that required me talking to strangers all day and when it came to waitressing, those strangers who
I created a relationship with 30minutes-hour and a half+ decided on how much my income was. I
started very rocky, but has grown the more and more quick interactions I have had to make with
customers all day it comes natural just to strike a conversation with any person which is helpful
especially in interviews. As well I feel very comfortable with my mannerisms when attending a
interview because my mom always has taught me to have good manners like making sure you sit
up straight, make eye contact, and always stay engaged with the person I am communicating
with. It has definitely made me who I am as a person as well as helped interviewers see the kind
of person I am.
Now, reflect thoughtfully on what you believe are your interview opportunities.
There are plenty of opportunities I still have in my interviewing processes like expanding
my vocabulary. I can get very repetitive sometimes with my interview answers like using the