I had an interview earlier this week at an amazing place, and overall I think the interview went really well. It's the leading up to the interview that freaks me out. This was my second interview with the company so I had already been in communications with them for about a week - phone interview, emails informing me of the next step in the process, etc.
I panicked when I was contacted for the in-person interview. I put off replying to the email request to meet in person just a little bit because my heart was beating so fast. I went shopping with my older sister to buy a suit before I even replied to the interview inquiry. In my last event planning job, I obviously had to dress professional, but I never owned/bought a suit.
The day before the interview I did a run through of getting there at the same time as my interview on the Metro. I successfully got there (thank goodness my house is right next to a Metro station that goes right to were needed to go, no train changes). And scoped out the surrounding area to see where I could hangout (because obviously I would be there an hour early to avoid any issues with the commute/Metro). This venue just happens to be in an amazing location, so I walked to the White House.
It really was a beautiful day. This is exactly how I picture Fall.
I wandered down (more like took the Metro) to Eastern Market. Each day I am trying to explore a new part of the city. Eastern Market was awesome (wish I had taken some pictures, but I didn't). It was a tiny, fresh market that reminded me of a mini San Lorenzo's Market in Florence.
The day of the interview I woke up super early. Like ridiculously early. My interview wasn't even until late afternoon. I ran some errands. Sat in front of my computer and made a chart of how I fit into everything on their job description that they sent me (a tip I got from my older sister). It definitely helped. Over the past few months I have read so many articles about how to "ace the interview," that honestly that was the last thing I wanted to read right before my interview. I feel like no matter how many questions you look up online that could be asked in an interview you will undoubtably not come up with the same rehearsed answer in an interview - at least I don't.
Overall, I think it went pretty well. They said I would hear back from them later next week in regards to the position. So, fingers crossed it goes well. It really would be an amazing place to work.
Mariah
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