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Preparing for
Your Sports Interview
Communicate Effectively. The employer will be most interested in your work experience, and how that relates to the current position you are interviewing for. Remember to accent your strengths as you answer the questions asked. Practice role-playing in the mirror, or with a friend. Being nervous is natural, but practicing in front of a mirror will give you added confidence. The interview is an important conversation and some anxiety about its outcome is to be expected. However, the better you are able to describe your abilities and assets in relation to the job description, the more likely you will stand out. Emphasize the positive and indicate exactly how you will contribute to the organization. Don't volunteer weaknesses, but be prepared to discuss what limitations you have, and more importantly, what you are doing to improve them. Dress Appropriately. Although obvious – we sometimes misjudge what is appropriate dress for an interview. Remember, it is always better to be overdressed than to be underdressed. Dressing "conservatively" is advised, and most often means a suit for women. Try to arrive for the interview early enough to collect your thoughts and make a final check of your appearance in a mirror. Minimize jewelry, make-up and overpowering fragrances. Once in the interview, avoid excessive gesturing, eye contact with the floor instead of the interviewer, and poor posture that may indicate a lack of enthusiasm or interest. Bond with the Interviewer. Try to think of the interview as a conversation, an exchange of information. Though it tends to be more formal than most, establishing rapport with the interviewer and having a sense of humor can be as important as communicating the ability to make sound decisions and having the right experience. Be confident, but be careful not to appear arrogant. Poise is important. Anticipate the Interview Questions. Be prepared to answer certain significant questions about yourself, such as relevant work experience, education, references, etc. Know what questions you want to ask the prospective employer regarding the company or organization, such as job responsibilities, benefits, etc. If you have adequately researched the organization ahead of time, you should already know some of these answers, but the interview is the right time to find out more. Do your homework. Learn all you can ahead of time about the organization and the kind of position you want. Also, know something about the person interviewing you. Is he/she conservative, liberal, has a sense of humor, etc. |
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Presenting yourself to an employer on paper is obviously important, but resumes by themselves rarely land jobs; interviews however do! Interviewing effectively means being
prepared to present yourself positively by discussing your background and career goals. While no one can control the outcome of an interview completely -- there are things you can
do to ensure a successful interview. Here are a few suggestions from the
staff at WomenSportsJobs.com, on making the most of your interview.