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Originally Posted by Dueller
Don't know exactly what the subject discussed in these interviews is, but if you can find out something about the individual interviewer(s), their field of expertise/interest, or at least something noteworthy about the organization you can quickly turn the interview to where you are interviewing them. I did it with law firms.
For example, "Dr. Fudpucker, I seem to recall you were instrumental in pushing thru the confederate exhibition two years ago...and that it went on to be subsequently displayed at the Harlem Museum. What were the logistics with putting that cooperative effort together?" Or "I noticed three years ago the museum undertook a fund raising project to develop a display of fossilized dragonflies...how is that project developing?" I dunno...just pulled that outta my left buttcheek. But you get the idea...people get a big chub outta talking about themselves or organizational accomplishments.
In other words, start interviewing them as if you are considering whether you want to work with/for them. If nothing else it deflects the attention away from you and may curb some nervousness on your part.
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I may try that if I can get some information on who will be interviewing me. During my last interview, I mentioned a college professor one of the interviewers knew and this went a long way in breaking the ice. I may call my undergrad. advisor and see if he or any other professors have contacts with the NPS.
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Originally Posted by Bill Douglas
I suspect a lot of the rationale behind multi person interviewing, and questions being fired from all directions is to see how you react under stress. I'd recommend you pace yourself and "don't try and keep up". Just keep your composure, a friendly smile, and don't be too reactive. Like the guys said, a lot of applicatants can do the job and what they want is someone who will fit in with the team. Another thought is don't be too much of a leader, not too fiesty, there is enough dogs in the pack already who want to be lead dog, they want a soldier, one of the team, to do some work.
And good luck Brian.
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I definitely agree about pacing. Trying not to get nervous, or sweat, is always a little trickier for me. I'm comfortable public speaking but for whatever reason, interviews have been a little more nervewracking. Thanks for the advice.