Performing Arts and Competition Workshops-Interviewing Agendas

Interviewing-First Workshop

What to wear:

Comfortable yet professional look

Jobie appropriate attire-no short dresses or low necklines

Dress appropriately for your age.

Wear hose and comfortable shoes-heels only if you can walk in them.

Keep your hair out of your face.

Don’t wear heavy makeup. You want to look like yourself (natural).

How to sit:

Sit with your knees together. Cross your ankles if you want to but not your legs.  Tuck your feet under you and sit up straight and just a tiny bit forward.

Keep your hands in your lap unless you want to move them to demonstrate a point.

Have good posture, but don’t sit stiffly. Try not to fidget.

Introducing  Yourself:

Giving a firm handshake

Smile and make eye contact.

Give your name, Bethel #, and possibly contestant #. Be pleasant.

If you know a judge, don’t be a stranger-“Good to see you again”, “How have you been?” Etc.

Shake hands and exchange greetings with each judge. You only have about five minutes to form a connection with the judges.

Personal etiquette and manners

                

Interviewing-Second Workshop

How to form strong answers:

Restate the question in your answer. For example: “Why do you want to be the Jr.MMJD?” Answer-“I want to be the Jr.MMJD because…”

Answer the question completely and explain your answer.

Share ideas and opinions whenever you can. For example: In your answer to the interview question above, you could give some ideas for what you would do as the Jr.MMJD, what your goals are, etc.

When you are answering interview questions, know yourself. Why are you here? What is your purpose?

Make sure your endings are strong. If you feel like you are becoming long-winded, can’t think of anything more to say, or are getting off topic end your answer. Try not to end with “um” – finish your sentence with a period.

For longer answers, sum up your main points at the end. Think of it as a conclusion to a paper. Examples: “Overall, I believe that…”; “So overall, I would love to serve as your Jr.MMJD because…”

Be prepared to answer questions about the form you sent in before the competition. Also, be ready for the classic question of why you want to serve in the position you’re competing for.

Job and College Interviews:    

Keeping a personal inventory/resume of accomplishments in areas of your life such as work, community service, church, etc

List of resumes, handouts

Types of questions in job and/or college interviews

Note: These agendas were for workshops that I hosted to help me earn my Girl Scout Gold Award (an 80 hour service project). If you participated in these workshops, please leave a comment so I'll know you were here. Thank you! 

~Brianna :-)