Interview Anxiety

[piccali]

After looking through memories/tags of "interview" and "interviews" I have a good list of questions to prepare for for an interview I have at the end of the month (in addition to a few questions the director of the program told me to think about).  The problem is that I tend to say WAY too much or speak informally and say how I really feel in

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[gangur]

Is this a research-based PhD program?

You could say that you know that this is exactly what you want to do, so why delay?

[piccali]

No, it's an MA in Arts Administration, so it's not uncommon for people to work before coming back to get the degree. At this specific school, I know that 1 (maybe 2?) of the students are straight out of undergrad.

[gangur]

Well, what is your truthful reason for wanting to be there?

[piccali]

I really like the program and feel like I connect with the director (had the intro-level class last semester). Since I have been planning on going to grad school, in light of the current economy, I don't think it would be wise for me to try and get a job right now as opposed to finishing school and being a more appealing candidate in two years.

[dragynally]

I think you just answered your own question...the above answer is great. specific but concise. I find that if I intentionally slow my self down I am a lot better in an interview situation. It gives me time to think and lessens the um and likes...

[piccali]

Thanks guys, this makes me feel a lot better! :)