We all have to do them, and we all have to pretend to be someone we're not. We walk into that interview knowing all the cheesy answers we are going to give and all the odd questions they're going to ask. We shake their hands and sit up straight and pray that the interview will just end quickly and hopefully go smoothly.
This is why job interviews are the worst:
1. You have to wear nice, professional clothing that doesn't leave a lot of room for breathing or comfortable movment.
Guys have it easy, all you have to do is throw on a button up shirt and some khakis. Us, women, will most likely go out and buy a brand new outfit just for the interview and sit very uncomfortably through the entire thing.
2. You have to make yourself have good posture.
Does anyone naturally sit up straight anymore? Or is it a conscious effort for nearly everyone? So, I have to consciouslly think about how straight I am sitting while answering all your trick questions?
3. Have to make sure you don't slip a swear word.
If you are like me and have the mouth of a drunken sailor or pirate (whichever you prefer), you also have to consciously make an effort to not swear. On top of consciously trying to sit up straight and answer all the trick questions correctly.
4. You have to smile the entire time.
Maybe you are a naturally happy person and are always smiling anyway. Then good for you! However, for us who don't smile all the time, this is a tough one. Smile and nod and sit up straight and be polite.
5. You have to answer weird questions like, "What is your biggest weakness?"
I have no weaknesses, I'm amazing.
6. They might ask you weird questions like, "How would you describe the color yellow to a blind person?"
Uh, it's bright?
7. If you have to go to the bathroom, that sucks.
Nothing is more awkward than saying, "Can we pause this real quick, I really have to pee."
8. You have to figure out the fine line between being honest and real, and being too honest and too real.
Watch out for accidentally revealing some sort of deep life issue you have. Some people are blabbers. Don't be a blabber.
9. You spent so much time on your résumé, and all they care about is if you have any experience.
Well no, but I need experience. So, hire me. Please.
10. You now have to wait for that phone call.
You got through the interview alive, let's see if you scored the job. Or if the interview process has more than one round.
