INTERVIEW TIPS FOR 4-H’ERS - Extension Lafayette County



INTERVIEW TIPS FOR 4-H’ERS

Getting Ready For the Interview

• Be able to talk about yourself

(Family, 4-H Projects, Activities, Hobbies, Interests)

• You may want to practice answering interview question

Examples: Tell us about yourself.

Tell us about your background, accomplishments.

What are your strengths? Weaknesses?

• Be prepared to share why you are interested in a particular trip or award

Appearance

• Dress neatly, please try to avoid jeans

• Do not chew gum during the interview

• Do not wear a hat to the interview

Arrival

• Be sure to be at least 5-10 minutes early

Self-Expression

• Greet the interviewers with a firm handshake

• Speak in a clear voice

• Be sure everyone in the interview can hear you

• Make eye contact with the interviewers

• Remember – the interview is short, so make the best use of the time

• Avoid yes / no responses to question - explain your answers

Attitude

• Maturity is very important

• Be enthusiastic

• Smile!

Resourcefulness

• Tell about the offices you have held and the committees you have worked on

• Be prepared to talk about extracurricular activities other than 4-H

ABOVE ALL – BE YOURSELF!

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