After attending the Interview Prep Workshop with Target, I was able to learn a lot of various techniques that can be used before, during, and after a job interview. Through the entirety of the event, I was able to pick up on some key notes that I will be sure to use during my next job interview. They started by going over a few techniques that would make your interview stand out. One key technique that I found really helpful was to prepare a story from your life that teaches a lesson and portrays a certain positive characteristic about yourself. They also talked about how to stay composed and they even suggested certain techniques that they use to hide their nervousness; Jose suggested that he crosses his legs in order to help keep himself composed. All the techniques that they mentioned were all very clear and simple.
They were also able to emphasize on the importance of following up with an interview and. It was mentioned that you should take down contact information of the interviewer and to make sure to send them a letter or email thanking them for their time and showing your appreciation. I personally found all this information very helpful because it reminded me of my first interview and made me realize how many mistakes I made and I could’ve fixed them. During my first interview I was really nervous and I didn’t really know how to hide that nervousness. Just by attending this workshop, I will now be more efficient preparing for interviews, and I will definitely be more confident during the interview.