going for an interview... any advice?

[sayanythingrxe]

Yeah so as the title says I'm going for an interview pretty soon for college admissions... has anyone ever been through one? and what was it like? how should i dress? and generally what should i avoid and do in terms of body language or speaking or anything of that matter... some tips would be great

by the way im going for an interview for Syracuse University if that helps

[Lax'N'Roll]

Yeah so as the title says I'm going for an interview pretty soon for college admissions... has anyone ever been through one? and what was it like? how should i dress? and generally what should i avoid and do in terms of body language or speaking or anything of that matter... some tips would be great

by the way im going for an interview for Syracuse University if that helps


Most important thing is be honest, and you should probably wear a shirt and tie and some nice pants

look them in the eye when talking and sit up straight

avoid saying um or uh, but if you do its no big deal just dont say them alot

thats all i can think of now and good luck

[kryptic]

^ I agree with the above, a firm handshake is the best way to start off.

[Eclipse]

Make sure you have some idea's about what your going to say when you go in. There going to ask you obvious questions like why you're a good fit for the school, all this kind of stuff, so have a general idea about what you want to say.

Never lie.

[egrlax10]

dress nice, maybe some slacks and a nice shirt, also a tie if you want. theyll ask you about your school, classes you have taken and are taking right now, extracurriculars, etc. try to stay relaxed. dont joke around, use sarcasm or exaggerate. and, as everyone has said, dont lie.

[CApenguin88]

nice and shirt a definite, be honest, remember your manners, and DON't forget your "sirs" and "mams" and just be yourself

[secretaznman143]

i wore a shirt tie and khackis, just be straight with them, its usually going to be a student that interviews you so dont act too staight, loosen up and show them what your about

[Brandon303]

Dress appropriately (you don't need a full suit and tie for McDonald's for example). Be polite, mature and most importantly be yourself. Focus as much as you can on your good qualities (when asked about yourself) but don't lie to your interviewer or try to sound like you're God's gift to man, he'll definately know and won't appreciate it.

Good luck though and don't stress it about it too bad.

[MaKiMaKi13]

Shirt and tie, firm handshake go over questions that you think that they might as in your head so you have a general idea of ways to answer questions that might come up

no squirming or fidgeting its basically like a job interview for a high class place

[RottingMind13]

Dont say like a million times. Try to avoid the like, umm, and uhh as much as possible. Speak clearly, and just be yourself. For dress, I would suggest Khakis, button down shirt, tie, dress shoes. Good luck.

[mullengoal141]

if ties feel for you like they do for me, you can always wear a blazer that just spells clean.

you dont have to go for a dressy look, just a clean look, exude confidence.

more important than even the firm handshake though, and im suprised no one has said it. look them in the eyes, especially on the more serious topics.
it gets the point across more than your answer will.

[thepalehorse]

dress nice, speak well, dont have to say alot but when you speak look him or her in the eyes. good luck.

[sayanythingrxe]

thanks a lot guys appreciate the advice

[bethsc]

I like to break the ice by telling a funny story about my life in prison and how hard it is adjusting to the "outside?" Only kidding, you'll do just fine!