collissimon
04-27-2007, 04:19 PM
-Arrive a little early, but if you get lost, or get stuck in traffic, phone your interviewer and let them know, and apologise when you get there. They won't have a problem with it, but if you're polite, they'll remember who you are at the end of the day.
-Smile when you go in, and shake hands, making eye contact. It makes a good impression and will make you more memorable.
-Have all your paperwork ready. You will no doubt have an email/letter with what you need to bring with you. Read it thoroughly, and make sure you have everything on it. If you can't get a reference in time, phone your referee and talk to them about how when your interview is etc. If that doesn't work, email your interviewer if you have their details and tell them.
-You could also bring any photos you have with you working with kids, or doing an activity. If there are two applicants of similar ability who both want one job, they will go with the one with the photos, because it shows extra effort.
-The interviewer may ask you quite open questions. I always start with 'Tell me something about ____ activity' or, 'Why did you apply to camp?' Think about your motivations and your skills, and be ready to talk about them. If you are, it will be a more enjoyable interview for both of you.
-If the interviewer asks you any theoretical questions (e.g. if you're putting the kids to bed, and it starts to thunder and lightning, what do you do?), try and relate them to your previous experience. If you don't know what you would do, don't panic. Take a moment to think, and give a good answer rather than fire straight off with a rubbish one.
-Also, with this, listen to your interviewer. They are your friend in that they want you to go to camp probably as much as you do! If you are answering their question, and giving an answer that is moreorless right, they might help you get to the answer. Listen out for it, and if they start with something like 'You could also...', then think about what they're trying to get you to say.
-Have a question at the end. Most interviewers for most of the sponsor companies are former counsellors themselves. Therefore, even if you had a question, and it's already been answered, ask them about what they did at camp. It will show your enthusiasm, and you will also probably get a realistic picture of what camp is like.
-If you have to fill out another form, or do soemthing more, that the interviewers need to chase you up on. Do it quickly. If you get your interviewers contact details, email them if you get placed. They will be really pleased to hear about it.
-Smile when you go in, and shake hands, making eye contact. It makes a good impression and will make you more memorable.
-Have all your paperwork ready. You will no doubt have an email/letter with what you need to bring with you. Read it thoroughly, and make sure you have everything on it. If you can't get a reference in time, phone your referee and talk to them about how when your interview is etc. If that doesn't work, email your interviewer if you have their details and tell them.
-You could also bring any photos you have with you working with kids, or doing an activity. If there are two applicants of similar ability who both want one job, they will go with the one with the photos, because it shows extra effort.
-The interviewer may ask you quite open questions. I always start with 'Tell me something about ____ activity' or, 'Why did you apply to camp?' Think about your motivations and your skills, and be ready to talk about them. If you are, it will be a more enjoyable interview for both of you.
-If the interviewer asks you any theoretical questions (e.g. if you're putting the kids to bed, and it starts to thunder and lightning, what do you do?), try and relate them to your previous experience. If you don't know what you would do, don't panic. Take a moment to think, and give a good answer rather than fire straight off with a rubbish one.
-Also, with this, listen to your interviewer. They are your friend in that they want you to go to camp probably as much as you do! If you are answering their question, and giving an answer that is moreorless right, they might help you get to the answer. Listen out for it, and if they start with something like 'You could also...', then think about what they're trying to get you to say.
-Have a question at the end. Most interviewers for most of the sponsor companies are former counsellors themselves. Therefore, even if you had a question, and it's already been answered, ask them about what they did at camp. It will show your enthusiasm, and you will also probably get a realistic picture of what camp is like.
-If you have to fill out another form, or do soemthing more, that the interviewers need to chase you up on. Do it quickly. If you get your interviewers contact details, email them if you get placed. They will be really pleased to hear about it.