{"id":28617,"date":"2013-06-25T14:30:01","date_gmt":"2013-06-25T18:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=28617"},"modified":"2013-06-22T20:15:43","modified_gmt":"2013-06-23T00:15:43","slug":"interviewing-tips-for-introverts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=28617","title":{"rendered":"Interviewing Tips for Introverts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><em>by Amanda May, Head Editor, <a title=\"INALJ North Dakota\" href=\"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?page_id=5718\" target=\"_blank\">INALJ North Dakota<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Interviewing Tips for Introverts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inalj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/1da1d70.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6415\" alt=\"1da1d70\" src=\"https:\/\/inalj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/1da1d70.jpg\" width=\"142\" height=\"142\" \/><\/a>As an introvert, I dread the interview process.\u00a0 It feels awkward to sit in front of new people and talk about my accomplishments.\u00a0 Honestly, it feels like I am just bragging about myself.\u00a0 Many times, people would tell me to be more outgoing.\u00a0 That\u2019s just not me.\u00a0 Now, I know that I cannot avoid interviews.\u00a0 As much as I like there to be one, the job fairy just doesn\u2019t exist, you know?\u00a0 Anyway, after many good and many not-so-good interviews, I found these tips really helped me perform much better in an interview setting.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Practice Your Answers: <\/b>I typically search for \u201clibrarian interview questions\u201d or \u201clibrary interview questions\u201d on the Internet.\u00a0 By taking the time to rehearse my answers to these potential questions, I feel much more prepared for the interview.\u00a0 I do not recommend memorizing the answers verbatim.\u00a0 You want your answers to be as conversational as possible.<\/li>\n<li><b>Film Yourself: <\/b>Find a friend to help you practice your interview skills.\u00a0 I recommend filming yourself, so you can evaluate your body language.\u00a0 For example, eye contact used to be difficult for me.\u00a0 By filming myself, I saw that was one of the things that I do when I am nervous.\u00a0 I\u2019ll be honest that eye contact can still be difficult for me, but by taking the time to film myself, I am much more aware that I may be doing it in an interview setting.<\/li>\n<li><b>Practice for the Unknown: <\/b>Sometimes, an interviewer may ask you a question that you have not rehearsed prior to the interview.\u00a0 That\u2019s okay!\u00a0 I usually say something like, \u201cThat\u2019s a very good question.\u00a0 Let me think about it for a minute.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><b>Prepare for Small Talk: <\/b>I\u2019ll be honest.\u00a0 I despise small talk, but it will happen during the interview.\u00a0 Make sure you mentally prepare yourself for it.<\/li>\n<li><b>Know Where You are Going: <\/b>I often drive to the interview site a day before the scheduled interview.\u00a0 Since I know where I will be going for the interview, I\u2019m not so scared of getting lost and can focus more on preparing for the interview.<\/li>\n<li><b>Learn About Your Potential Employer: <\/b>I always find it helpful to learn about my potential employer before any interview.\u00a0 While your interviewers may be impressed that you took the time to learn about the workplace, it may help you decide if it really is a place that you want to work.\u00a0 I typically look at the potential employer\u2019s website and newsletters.<\/li>\n<li><b>Buy a Padfolio or Portfolio: <\/b>I purchased a portfolio that includes a pad of paper and space for other documents.\u00a0 During the interview, I write down keywords that help me remember different points that I want to get across to the interviewer.\u00a0 It helps keep my thoughts on track.<\/li>\n<li><b>Bring a List: <\/b>I sometimes bring a list of accomplishments to the interview for my own use.\u00a0 I keep it in my portfolio.\u00a0 If I\u2019m feeling nervous or inarticulate, I sometimes refer to the list to help me get back on track.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While I wish there really was a job fairy, I know that one does not exist.\u00a0 Whether or not you\u2019re an introvert, preparation is really the most important part of succeeding in an interview.\u00a0 It helps minimize all of the unknowns that cause stress during the interview process.\u00a0 You\u2019ll have more opportunities to let yourself really shine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Amanda May, Head Editor, INALJ North Dakota Interviewing Tips for Introverts As an introvert, I dread the interview process.\u00a0 It feels awkward to sit in front of new people and talk about my accomplishments.\u00a0 Honestly, it feels like I am just bragging about myself.\u00a0 Many times, people would tell me to be more outgoing.\u00a0&hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-p\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=28617\">Read more 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