What are some tips for a succesful internship interview?

Tips for an internship interview!?

• I have an interview (over skype) with an American magazine based in LA called Flaunt. They are a fashion magazine company but have developed a cool edge over other magazines in the sense that they relate to both fun and serious issues associated with music, art, films and fashion I just wanted some tips or ways in which I could be prepared! I've only ever had a job interview once and that was many years ago. I don't have a clue what to expect and don't want to come across as a fool!

• Answer:

  1. Be Prepared You can prepare yourself for the interview by selecting appropriate interview attire beforehand (suits for business), researching the company, and preparing a list of questions you have for the interviewer. Bring a copy of your resume with you to the interview in case the interviewer does not have one on hand 2. Make a Good First Impression The interview is your opportunity to market yourself and it is the reason you prepared and sent out all of those resume and cover letters. Once you get the interview, it is your job to create a good first impression by being prompt, being yourself, attending to your nonverbal behavior such as firm handshake and maintaining eye contact throughout the interview, and by taking the first few minutes to develop rapport with your interviewer. You will want to appear poised, yet comfortable and relaxed during the interview. A good first impression will set the stage for a successful interview. 3. Emphasize Your Skills and Accomplishments Focus on your skills and accomplishments, including: high school/college coursework, volunteer and co-curricular activities, and your computer and language skills. Previous internships and/or work experiences are important as well as describing your transferable skills: communication, interpersonal, organization, strong analytical and problem solving, etc.. 4. Provide The Interviewer with Examples of Your Skills One form of interviewing that is popular today is called Behavioral Interviewing. The interviewer will provide you with a scenario and ask how you would handle a specific situation. Preparing for these types of questions before the interview, will provide a quick reference to previous relevant experiences. (For example, Describe a situation where you were able to think on your feet and come to an immediate decision to get a project completed on time.) In this case, the interviewer is interested in your thought process and problem solving capabilities. 5. Understand The Question Before Answering It is OK to ask the interviewer for clarification or to repeat the question. You want to know what the interviewer is looking for before you go ahead and assume that you have the right answer. 6. Follow the Interviewer's Lead Dont' spend too much time on any one question but make sure you have answered the entire question before going on to the next one. You might want to check with the interviewer to see if you answered the entire question or if he/she would like additional information. 7. Emphasize the Positive You may be asked during the interview to give a list of your strengths and weaknesses. Remember in these types of questions to focus on the positive. When referring to weaknesses, recognize those things you feel you need to work on and quickly shift to actions you have taken to imporove in this area. Specific examples can be helpful to illustrate your progress. 8. Bring Samples 0f Your Work If you are in a field such as; graphic design, photography, studio art, education, or communications where a sample of your work would be helpful, bring these samples with you to the interview. Goodluck