Interview Tips

PeterCharles

Because I'm old --
Generally clean & tidy
Hair - combed not the "just out of bed" look
Clothes - smart casual, nothing "extreme"
Tie - depends on the shirt

Just look as if you took a bit effort to prepare for the interview.

Remember when you open the door they will get an immediate impression, you don't want it to be a negative one.

chango70

@remus said:

Cheers guys, some really useful stuff here.

I especially like th bit about not going to the wash room, wise words if ever i've heard them.

Relaxing sounds good, as well. No point in getting overly stressed.

Another question: What sort of thing do you think i should be wearing? I was thinking smart trousers and a shirt and some semi-casual shoes.

A lot of this would depend on which course at which university you are going. They do vary quite a lot. If you where going to say the RCA then it's a different approach to say Sheffield.

remus

Well the first one is product design at loughborough, so any specifics should be aimed towards that.

fella77

I would definitely wear pants..

Stinkie

What - kilts are out this season? Seems like I gotta fetch me a couple of GQ's to read up.

Oh, Remus, would be a good idea to postpone changing your name for a bit.

Mike Lucey

Remus, try and get a bit of background info on the people that
will be interviewing you and figure it out from there. Also don't
swamp with with a huge portfolio. One or two good / interesting
pieces can go a long way and MORE so if they touch a note with
the interviewer

Best of Luck,

Mike

Phil Rader AIA

Be YOURSELF... It's often quoted but seldom employed. If you are pretending to be something you are not then that will show through.
You've got to know what you DON'T know...IE: if you are asked a question that you don't know the answer to, don't FAKE it. Admit that you don't know the answer and let them know that you enjoy learning new things and that you expect to continue learning all of your life.

Ross Macintosh

Hey Remus! How did the interview go?

Please provide a detailed update if you have the time. I'm sure it will be interesting.

Regards, Ross

linea

Without being arrogant it is good to say what you have to offer the course as a participator/team member/design enthusiast. It isn't just about what you will get out of the university as an individual.

And like Phil said know what you don't know and use it as a strength. Good luck

remus

Thanks for the tips guys, got an interview at cambridge on friday so i think i need all the help i can get. trys to look calm

sepo

Good luck Remus. Just be yourself. Be relaxed and do not fuss. Make sure you reherse your portofolio. Know where your all files are. Don't make excuses for anything. Nobody likes to hear that. You need to be confident but not cocky.

bellwells

And last, but not least, do NOT make this mistake:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-5cEzGclbc