Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Advice for internship interview

Interviews are definitely a good sign, but you're not the only one they are interviewing most likely. They are still weeding people out. You will want to research popular interview questions and rehearse your answers in front of a friend or mirror. I know it sounds silly, but trust me it will pay off. Make sure you dress appropriately. That means dress how they dress not how you think they might dress.

An interview means that you look good on paper and they are willing to spend their time on you. If you are able try going to your least desired locations first for practice. I'm not looking for a job right now but I still apply around just to interview.

Advice for internship interview

There should be very little difference between an interview for a job or a front of the house role as an intern in the Shakespeare"s Globe Theater although it was built in the late 1500's where Shakespeare's first plays were performed. The interview that one has will be conducted by at least one to three people. They probably will be actors, directors, or management representatives.

When you enter the interview room, you should be dressed smartly, white blouse and a skirt of one color with as low heels as you are able to wear without spiked heels. You should display confidence but not overtly. Asking where you may sit would be a good confident start of your conversation. Sit straight and tall but comfortably, look at each questioner when you speak.

The leader of the group with start out with questions about your background. Those could be general questions or he/she may start with a very broad question such as "Tell me about yourself." During the interview, say something about the Globe that shows your knowledge. Some small amount of research will demonstrate that you know of its importance in Londonn and around the world.

However, keep yourknowledgee focused on the questions asked. Always look at the questioner on an eye to eye basis without staring. Other interview questions will be about your experiences in theater, your interests, and what you expect to contribute to the productions that are scheduled in the Globe. When the interview is over, after 15 to 20 minutes, thank the interviewers and leave the interview room with the same confidence that you entered it. Good luck. 

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