{"id":53347,"date":"2022-09-14T08:05:47","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T13:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldwideinternships.org\/blog\/polish-your-resume-tips-copy\/"},"modified":"2022-08-18T10:25:44","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T15:25:44","slug":"tips-to-nail-your-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldwideinternships.org\/blog\/tips-to-nail-your-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"The only tips you need to nail your interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][dfd_single_image image=&#8221;53349&#8243;][dfd_spacer screen_wide_resolution=&#8221;1280&#8243; screen_wide_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_normal_resolution=&#8221;1024&#8243; screen_tablet_resolution=&#8221;800&#8243; screen_mobile_resolution=&#8221;480&#8243; screen_normal_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_tablet_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_mobile_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying for an internship can sometimes be a complicated process \u2013 but it doesn\u2019t have to be. Interviews are like dating, you are looking for a mate, you go out with someone and you meet that person to see if there is a match. So, knowing what to expect and being prepared for the most difficult questions will make you a great candidate<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][dfd_spacer screen_wide_resolution=&#8221;1280&#8243; screen_wide_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_normal_resolution=&#8221;1024&#8243; screen_tablet_resolution=&#8221;800&#8243; screen_mobile_resolution=&#8221;480&#8243; screen_normal_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_tablet_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_mobile_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243;][dfd_spacer screen_wide_resolution=&#8221;1280&#8243; screen_wide_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_normal_resolution=&#8221;1024&#8243; screen_tablet_resolution=&#8221;800&#8243; screen_mobile_resolution=&#8221;480&#8243; screen_normal_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_tablet_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_mobile_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243;][dfd_info_box delimiter_style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; style=&#8221;style-03&#8243; layout=&#8221;layout-01&#8243; title=&#8221;Location is key&#8221; title_font_options=&#8221;tag:h5|color:%23f6b917&#8243; subtitle_font_options=&#8221;tag:div&#8221; font_options=&#8221;tag:div&#8221; icon_number=&#8221;yes&#8221; icon_number_text=&#8221;1&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#f6b917&#8243; line_width=&#8221;120&#8243; line_border=&#8221;4&#8243;][\/dfd_info_box][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a neutral background with good lighting to take your interview. Avoid places with any distractions or outside noise that could make you lose concentration.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][dfd_spacer screen_wide_resolution=&#8221;1280&#8243; screen_wide_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_normal_resolution=&#8221;1024&#8243; screen_tablet_resolution=&#8221;800&#8243; screen_mobile_resolution=&#8221;480&#8243; screen_normal_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_tablet_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_mobile_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243;][dfd_info_box delimiter_style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; style=&#8221;style-03&#8243; layout=&#8221;layout-01&#8243; title=&#8221;Look professional&#8221; title_font_options=&#8221;tag:h5|color:%23f6b917&#8243; subtitle_font_options=&#8221;tag:div&#8221; font_options=&#8221;tag:div&#8221; icon_number=&#8221;yes&#8221; icon_number_text=&#8221;1&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#f6b917&#8243; line_width=&#8221;120&#8243; line_border=&#8221;4&#8243;][\/dfd_info_box][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Times are changing, but it\u2019s always a good idea to look professional, stick to clean clothes with a solid color. Also, pay attention to your body language to appear both relaxed and motivated.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][dfd_spacer screen_wide_resolution=&#8221;1280&#8243; screen_wide_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_normal_resolution=&#8221;1024&#8243; screen_tablet_resolution=&#8221;800&#8243; screen_mobile_resolution=&#8221;480&#8243; screen_normal_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_tablet_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_mobile_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243;][dfd_info_box delimiter_style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; style=&#8221;style-03&#8243; layout=&#8221;layout-01&#8243; title=&#8221;Prepare beforehand!&#8221; title_font_options=&#8221;tag:h5|color:%23f6b917&#8243; subtitle_font_options=&#8221;tag:div&#8221; font_options=&#8221;tag:div&#8221; icon_number=&#8221;yes&#8221; icon_number_text=&#8221;1&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#f6b917&#8243; line_width=&#8221;120&#8243; line_border=&#8221;4&#8243;][\/dfd_info_box][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be at least 5 to 10 minutes early to your interview. But also, come prepared\u00a0 by researching the company, similar positions and possible questions for the vacancy. It\u2019s always good to have mock interviews beforehand with a friend or a mentor! Have your resume and mock answers on hand, it can be a postit that covers your face so you\u2019re prepared and less camera-shy at the same time.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][dfd_spacer screen_wide_resolution=&#8221;1280&#8243; screen_wide_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_normal_resolution=&#8221;1024&#8243; screen_tablet_resolution=&#8221;800&#8243; screen_mobile_resolution=&#8221;480&#8243; screen_normal_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_tablet_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_mobile_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243;][dfd_info_box delimiter_style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; style=&#8221;style-03&#8243; layout=&#8221;layout-01&#8243; title=&#8221;Now, here are our top 3 mock-interview questions &amp; answers!&#8221; title_font_options=&#8221;tag:h5|color:%23f6b917&#8243; subtitle_font_options=&#8221;tag:div&#8221; font_options=&#8221;tag:div&#8221; icon_number=&#8221;yes&#8221; icon_number_text=&#8221;1&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#f6b917&#8243; line_width=&#8221;120&#8243; line_border=&#8221;4&#8243;][\/dfd_info_box][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell me about yourself<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t go personal, list your abilities and how they relate to the position<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why are you interested in this vacancy?<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be honest, add what value you can bring to it but also let them know what you\u2019re expecting to learn<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How would you handle ____ situation?<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either use a similar experience in the past or take a couple of minutes to imagine the scenario. 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