Hexa Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I have an interview with an MIT alumni tomorrow, and I don't feel that good about it.Anyone have any advice or tips? Not just "Be your self and relax" because I don't really feel like that tip will help me much. >_< Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmi Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Try to prepare some answers to common questions (who is your hero, why do you want to go to MIT, things like that). But don't sound rehearsed. It's good to be spontaneous. Try to connect with your interviewer. Laugh! Make a joke or two. Vary your tone of voice. No one wants to interview a robot. Take a couple of deep breaths before your interview. It really does help. Eat a really good breakfast. You can't focus on your interview if you're hungry! Wear something that makes you feel confident (unless this is something inappropriate to wear to an interview) Go in thinking you are going to do great. Good luck with your interview tomorrow! 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 To add to that. Make sure YOU have some questions for him as well. They usually throw this sometimes.Do use personal examples in the question he/she asks.And yeah don't be too nervous, Just remember to make plenty of eye contact and look as relaxed as possible. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YanceyPants Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 I have an interview tomorrow as well! How should I prepare? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maks123456 Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Like someone mentioned above, throw some questions at him/her.Stay calm. Make a joke or two - it really does help soften the atmosphere and relieve the pressure. Dress in something you feel confident and comfortable, but is also suitable for the interview. Answer questions honestly - if you don't know the answer to a question, just say you don't, honesty is far better than making up something that they most likely would find out was lieYou're the one pretty much in control of the interview - be confident, calm and sure of yourself.Good luck!!! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spereira14 Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Just think that you're talking to one of your friends, or a teacher you get along with, be relaxed (I know it's terrible when people tell you to do that) and don't worry too much. I guess the most important thing to remember, and this is something which I always think and it does help me, is that nobody wants you to do badly in the interview, you want to do great and the alumni will also want to report back that you're a bad choice, the only enemy you have is yourself. Good luck, and remember to come back and tell us all about it Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabs44 Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Set yourself apart from the other applicants. Have one defining feature that you want to convey to the interviewer! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtamboy63 Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 I had mine a few days ago. The only one I really didn't know was what sets you apart from everyone else that goes to MIT? I ended up with some answer about trying new things (Tried breakdancing, music production, tonnes of stuff), and that I'm really open minded.But yeah, it's honestly not hard at all. Btw, my interviewer actually forgot about me ._. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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