Interviews

Tips Try to prepare yourself by quizzing yourself or asking your parents to interview you on your questions. Also try not to be nervous before you do it in front of the class, that way your speech will be clearer and you will not stutter as much. - Sue

In the interview, make sure that you're calm. Don't worry about the whole class starring at you. Focus on the interview, and you will do great. Imagine it as if it was a normal conversation with a friend. -Jose B

It is definitely important to think about what you are going to say before hand, but don't try to memorize your answers. It sounds unatural and not as real. If you talk like you're having a real conversation, but also have in the back of your mind a lot of options of interesting things to say, you will sound better to the interviewer. -Sarina

A great thing to do is to practice beforehand, so you will not find yourself having to think on the spot. Try looking up questions online and answering them in your head, so you can get an idea of what you will be required to answer. I also used these sites for ideas in creating questions. It is also important not to fidget, and of course, not stumble etc.

-Katrina

The hardest part of this speech, is coming up with good questions. If you need help, look up good quesitons online or ask a family member. When asking questions, make sure to listen to your partner's response, and if necessary add a quesiton that adds more to what they have answered with. The whole time be sure to stay calm, because this speech is not that difficult. You will have time to review with your partner, so you will know what questions you are going to be asked. -Laura

I believe the best thing to do is not to be nervous and try to think of answers and speak them clear and concisely. Also, try to ask questions that are vague enough to allow for an expansive response. _Brook Mehregany

I think it is important to just relax and interact well with the interviewer. If you're nervous, you tend to freeze up and not be able to answer the questions as well. -Courtney

When preparing your 10 questions, it helps to make a few extra so therefore it is more likely you will be asked one of your own questions or that if the person you are interviewing is not comfortable with one of the questions, you have a spare to replace it with. -Jesse

The main tip I would give would be to really try to get in character during the job interview if the questions require it. When I did my interview, I had to imagine myself as a professor at Columbia which was fun but difficult. Try to make the questions easy and give the other person some wiggle room which also makes the interview more interesting and engaging. -David

Relax, If you feel uncomfortable answering questions, then try finding something to calm yourself down before hand. Remember To have fun! Ashley

It is very important, when playing both roles, to maintain eye contact with your partner and use a clear voice! -Jenna

Look online for example questions if you're having trouble thinking of them. Also, when you're interviewing each other try to play off each other's reactions to make it more engaging a believable. -hannah

If you are interviewing someone and he or she says something interesting, be sure to ask a few more questions on that subject. It helps the interview to seem a little more realistic. -Micah Resources