Interviewing Tips From A Guy Who Works For His Dad
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2 min readOct 14, 2024
- It is always best to always address the interviewer formally. Refrain from using nicknames or colloquialisms like “papa,” “daddio,” or “dadmiral,” even though the last one is a nickname that your interviewer has been trying to make happen for years.
- Research the employer and be prepared to ask questions about the company and the role. While this may feel perfunctory — as you already know quite a bit about the company from overhearing your interviewer and your mother fight about it most of your life — asking a few questions can make you feel like an engaged candidate who is interested in the position.
- Consider practicing your interviewing skills with someone else, like a close friend or member of your family. Choosing your mom can be advantageous as she should, in theory, know how your interviewer thinks, as they’ve been married for nearly 30 years.
- Arrive early. Whether the interview is across town or across the hall from the childhood bedroom that you recently moved back into, make sure you show up to your interview with plenty of time to spare.
- Try to be humble and gracious, even when it feels like getting hired for the job is your birthright.
- Never start the interview by telling the interviewer that getting hired for the job is your birthright.
