02 Apr 2023 | 3 mins
Overview
  • Dress Nicely 👔
  • Suss the goss 🖥️
  • Don’t be late 🥵
  • Be interesting 🌈
  • Relax 🧘

Walking into an interview can feel kinda like walking the plank.

You can be one of two types of people: a worrier or a warrior. And, since most of us haven’t mastered the Jack Sparrow escape route, we either freak out and fidget or get through it like a lord. 

Here are some quick tips to lean into that warrior type, leaving the worrier behind. 🥰

1. Dress Nicely 👔

See, I can't tell you exactly how to dress for your particular interview. If you're going for a job in law, maybe leave the thongs at home. But if you're going for a job as a lifeguard, maybe thongs aren't so inappropriate. See what I mean? 

  • When I went for an interview at a record label, I matched the vibe and wore a funky, '70s outfit from the op shop. 
  • When I interviewed for a pub, I wore a casual T-shirt, jeans, and doc martens. Nothing over the top.
  • When I interviewed for an office job at a publishing company, I went for something more sensible. Trousers and a blouse.

No matter where you're interviewing though, be hygienic. Wear deodorant, brush your hair, clean your teeth... You want to present yourself as someone put together.

2. Suss the goss 🖥️

I once interviewed for a radio station that I had no idea about... what made matters worse is I didn't do my homework. They were asking me questions like "what's your favourite show that we run?" or "What presenter do you resonate with the most?"... It was mortifying.

Learn from my mistakes! Prepare! Research everything there is about the company from recent projects to their values. 

There’s always a time at the end of an interview when the interviewer asks if you have any questions. Have some questions prepared! This shows initiative and a willingness to learn. 

3. Don’t be late 🥵

Leave early! You never know what could happen. The bus might not come, you might struggle to find the office building or maybe you'll be busting to pee beforehand... Oh and don't bring anyone with you. Not your mum, not your cheer squad. 

4. Be interesting 🌈

The most asked q in an interview is, “So, tell me a little bit about yourself?”

This is to get you chinwaggin', but remember this isn’t an interview for someone writing your memoirs. Keep it light and professional instead of long and boring. You could mention the following:

  • School subjects
  • Your uni degree
  • Past jobs/work experience
  • Hobbies and passions
  • Future goals 

Also try to keep it relevant to the company in any way possible. For example, if you're interviewing for a cinema, slide in your love of film. 

5. Relax 🧘

Get a good sleep the night before. Don't skip on brekkie. Take deep breaths before you walk into the interview room. Relaaaax. 

There's no point worrying about it! Just do your best. 🥰