Interview Tips #3: Outline Your Interview

Your interview format should not be set in stone, in fact there is a good reason for it not to be (see tip #5 coming up shortly). However, it is a good idea to outline the interview in note form for you to refer to.

This could take the form of a flowchart. Or it could be a list of questions/topics you definitely want to cover.

Take this example of a fictional interview topic of Working on a Cruise Ship (off the top of my head):

Introduction  »  Expert gives their background  »  jobs that are available  »  where to find job listings  »  skills and qualifications  »  interview tips  »  Visas and travel documents  »  what to expect onboard  »  employment rights  »  what if things go wrong  »  Pros and Cons  »  Thanks and Final Thoughts

This will give you a better overall view of the interview and will help you to relax knowing that you are prepared and have a point of reference should things dry-up or go too far off at a tangent.

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