{"id":66952,"date":"2014-04-03T13:00:55","date_gmt":"2014-04-03T18:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=66952"},"modified":"2014-04-03T10:38:05","modified_gmt":"2014-04-03T15:38:05","slug":"how-to-get-through-an-all-day-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=66952","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Through an All-Day Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Rebecca Vogler, Head Editor,\u00a0INALJ Nevada<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

How to Get Through an All-Day Interview<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"rebeccavogler\"<\/a>After graduation, I was invited to an all-day interview about two hours south of where I lived for an\u00a0adult services coordinator position in a public library. It was a scary prospect, knowing that I would be\u00a0in the company of my possible future employers. Would they like me? Would I like them? Would I say\u00a0something stupid that would make me immediately unlikeable?<\/p>\n

More and more places of employment, no matter what sort of career you are in, are conducting these\u00a0longer interviews, especially if the place where you are interviewing is far from your home. Often, you\u00a0will be put up in a hotel room the night before the big day and will be expected to spend one or two\u00a0meals in the company of your interviewers. If you find yourself in the same sort of position, here are\u00a0some things to remember to pack to make the day go easier.<\/p>\n

1. Carry a bottle of water<\/strong>
\nYou may not be offered anything and that water will be helpful for when your throat goes dry\u00a0after answering a million questions from a panel of interviewers.<\/p>\n

2. Bring multiple copies of your resume<\/strong>
\nHopefully your interviewer is organized enough to print out multiple copies for anyone who\u00a0interviews you, but it makes you look extremely organized if you print some out yourself and\u00a0have them ready<\/p>\n

3. Hold onto a notepad and a pencil or pen<\/strong>
\nMake sure you can take notes of what you learn about your possible new workplace.\u00a0Remember, you are also interviewing them to make sure you would actually want to work there.\u00a0Also, the questions they ask may be asked by future interviewers and it would help to keep\u00a0those questions fresh in your mind for your next interview.<\/p>\n

4. Pop those breath mints<\/strong>
\nPreferably don\u2019t bring gum since it does not present a picture of professionalism to be popping\u00a0gum while answering questions. A breath mint, however, is discreet enough to quickly consume\u00a0and still get some nice fresh breath.<\/p>\n

5. Carry a briefcase or attach\u00e9 case<\/strong>
\nTry not to lug the entire world in there, though. Keep it small with just the essentials.<\/p>\n

6. Stash an alternate outfit<\/strong>
\nYou never know when you might spill some coffee on your blouse or suit at the little breakfast\u00a0nook in the hotel just before your interview. Nothing screams disaster like having nothing clean\u00a0to wear to an important interview<\/p>\n

7. Wear a watch<\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019re part of the Millennial generation, chances are that you don\u2019t even bother to wear a\u00a0watch and use your cell phone to check the time. Don\u2019t be seen looking at your phone! You\u00a0don\u2019t want to be perceived as someone who is stuck texting your friends at all hours of the day.\u00a0A watch will do the trick of showing you the time without giving you the temptation of checking\u00a0Facebook.<\/p>\n

8. Don\u2019t forget your manners!<\/strong>
\nThese day-long interviews are not just about finding out if you have the experience and skills\u00a0necessary for the open job position. They are, more often than not, about whether you would\u00a0make a good fit in the company or library. Make sure to remember your table manners, say\u00a0please and thank you, and do everything you can to be the most agreeable person. You need\u00a0your interviewers to really fall in love with you.<\/p>\n

These little hints will make your stressful day go so much better. Good luck in your interviews and may\u00a0you get the job you\u2019ve always wanted!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Rebecca Vogler, Head Editor,\u00a0INALJ Nevada How to Get Through an All-Day Interview After graduation, I was invited to an all-day interview about two hours south of where I lived for an\u00a0adult services coordinator position in a public library. It was a scary prospect, knowing that I would be\u00a0in the company of my possible future…<\/p>\n

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