Job interviews are theater-gently script and heavily practice delivering lines, drink an *extra* coffee/red bull if possible, practice emoting, learn your professionalized character and reduce the rest of your persona, vocal warm-ups, wear a costume, and rely on behind-the-scenes personnel to help you ready yourself.
You made me imagine a job interview as one of those tropical birds that do elaborate staged dances for potential mates. And damn, it really do be like that. :') Man I hate this.
They pretty much are big stage shows. Companies expect you to come in and be extra enthusiastic, professional, interested, and basically throw yourself at their feet.
@@ys23005 actually that interview I nailed it but decline the offer (how Erin explained) because it was too low. BUT I got just after another interview and got the job of my DREAMS, used all the pointers she gave, kept it short sweet and professional!
Be confident. Fake it if need be but be confident. Just got a job after three months of trying and 6 interviews. I asked my supervisor how many were interviewed and why they chose me. He said they had over 100 applicants and they interviewed 20. They hired 1. Apparently I interviewed well. Im sure the other 19 they interviewed had just as much experience as I did. I asked them exactly what the job duties were and explained how I have done exactly what they are describing I finished by asking if there was anything else they needed to know. They had a few questions I answered. I thanked them for interviewing me and shook everybody’s hand and told them I looked forward to becoming a part of the organization. I followed up with a thank you for interviewing me e mail.
This last point is exactly what I was told in my last interview - I came off unenthusiastic however the recruiter had enough experience to know that comes with nervousness and shyness. Also personality type. It sucks that I can't get the job roles I like due to something that's fundamentally a part of me. However thank you for the tips, I'll definitely put them in practice.
This is something that you can train. It doesn't come naturally for most people. But if you will be working with people, it is important to be able to use a bit more energy in your interactions with colleagues or espeially customers. Nobody wants to feel like they are saying something boring.
be confident repeat the words slow down bring voice down look attractive (professional clothing) - you feel how you look halo effect use affirmative language ( something that I’m currently working on is) say Yes not yeah, absolutely, dial up your enthusiasm actively smile nod
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! I’m currently binging all of your videos and shorts because I’m applying for a new position to advance my career and I’m sooo nervous but also so excited and your videos are calming me down so much and helping me channel my anxiety into confidence! Thanks a million!
You mentioned doing makeup in the "look your best" part. Would you recommend doing makeup for an interview if you don't plan to wear makeup daily once you get the job? As an autistic person with sensory issues, I really dislike the way makeup feels on my skin, and I've embraced the freedom to go without it since I was about 25. Now that I'm 35, though, my skin is changing and I don't think I get away with "pretty privilege" anymore just wearing the skin I'm in.
If I were you, I'd wear some light make up to the job interview, just to enhance your features. That way you'll look a lot more put together, but they will still recognize you when you actually start working there.
I would always prioritize your comfort over appearance (of course to an extent, don’t show up in sweats lol). Don’t feel pressure to wear make up. But make sure you are clean! Brushed hair/teeth, freshly showered, clean skin, clear eyes, etc!
@@daem2237 Unfortunately I'm so sensitive to whatever makes most sunscreens function that I can't even wear some hypoallergenic formulas. I'd love to find a tinted one but so far everything except the sensitive & hypoallergenic formulas from Ombrelle set my skin on fire.
@@daem2237 I've tried mineral sunscreens from Aveeno, Neutrogena, and Cerave, all with the same results. I don't have the budget to go for more specialized brands. Plus I find mineral sunscreens tend to leave a cast in certain light, which I feel would just encourage people to look at my skin closer.
@@JennaGetsCreativeif I could make one affordable mineral sunscreen recommendation before you give up, Australian Gold Botanical 50 tinted face. Yes, Amazon jacks up the price in Northern Hemisphere summer. It’s currently about $17. In the winter it should be back to $13 for 3 fl oz (88ml). I use it daily for at least the last 2 years, live on the Mediterranean where sunscreen is crucial, wore sunscreen every single day even during lockdown and still have not finished my first tube. On my eyelids with reckless abandon and nothing hurts or burns or stings. I have tried chemical and mixed mineral/ chemical sunscreens and I think they are the work of satan . 😊. I hope you give it a try and that it works wonders for you.
Hey Erin! I used all of your tips, including these ones, the questions I should ask, the thank-you note, etc. I think I nailed the job interview today! I really hope they will hire me! Thank you so much! ^^
@@tiredatm3009 So kind that you ask! Not for that job, but I did get two (actually three) other job offers! I've been anting to work in sustainability since I was thirteen, and after years of applying for such jobs, I now actually have one. ^^
I feel like I'm stuck. I became a stay at home mom in 2001 worked from 2008-2010 and got laid off. Then I began homeschooling my son from second grade through high school. We just moved to a new state and my son will be starting college in the Fall. I really don't know what I want to do for work right now (because I don't want to do the jobs I did in the past). I enjoy helping people and also being creative. My husband definitely needs help with finances since our move which of course adds to the stress. The anxiety and feeling overwhelmed kick in and I just become "paralyzed" because I don't know what to do. Woo that sounds super whiney, I apologize.
Are there homeschooling families in your new area or families who would want the idea of homeschooling but wouldn’t want to be the teacher? You have the skills and experience to be an outsourced homeschool teacher; run a specialized class for local homeschooled children ( say, Shakespeare or French). You could be an after-school before working parents get home nanny/tutor and you are (theoretically) free to babysit at night when a particularly responsible person is needed and when there is a big event that all the local teens are going to and everyone is stuck. You could also be a Mary Poppins on call to stay home with a sniffly sore-throaty child so their parent doesn’t have to take a sick day. If you lived in my country or neighborhood, people would be fighting over you for all of these jobs. Even doing a weekly story time at the library to meet the new neighbors and build a rapport. Good luck!
Your content is incredibly helpful! I’m curious about how to adjust certain words that may sound too enthusiastic in a workplace setting. For example, words like “thank you” and “good morning” often end with a rising pitch. Do you have any advice on how an employee might respond and help change your pitch if your current employer pointed this out?
Okay, but in terms of the looking attractive bit... I'm a not-so-straight male and feel my best when I present authentically. However, I definitely should be butching it up, right? I'm currently trying to break into an upper management position.
@@christhewalrus2016 Erin called out in a more recent video the classism in common interview questions. It's more helpful to shine a light on these problems and address them, than to dismiss me, or the problems.
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Job interviews are theater-gently script and heavily practice delivering lines, drink an *extra* coffee/red bull if possible, practice emoting, learn your professionalized character and reduce the rest of your persona, vocal warm-ups, wear a costume, and rely on behind-the-scenes personnel to help you ready yourself.
You made me imagine a job interview as one of those tropical birds that do elaborate staged dances for potential mates. And damn, it really do be like that. :') Man I hate this.
They pretty much are big stage shows. Companies expect you to come in and be extra enthusiastic, professional, interested, and basically throw yourself at their feet.
I'm binge watching all your content right now. I'm on my 2nd round of interview for a super opportunity
You got this!! 👏🏼
I hope you get it!! 🙏🏿
Did you get it??
I want to know. Did you get the job???
@@ys23005 actually that interview I nailed it but decline the offer (how Erin explained) because it was too low. BUT I got just after another interview and got the job of my DREAMS, used all the pointers she gave, kept it short sweet and professional!
Be confident. Fake it if need be but be confident.
Just got a job after three months of trying and 6 interviews.
I asked my supervisor how many were interviewed and why they chose me.
He said they had over 100 applicants and they interviewed 20.
They hired 1.
Apparently I interviewed well.
Im sure the other 19 they interviewed had just as much experience as I did.
I asked them exactly what the job duties were and explained how I have done exactly what they are describing
I finished by asking if there was anything else they needed to know.
They had a few questions I answered.
I thanked them for interviewing me and shook everybody’s hand and told them I looked forward to becoming a part of the organization.
I followed up with a thank you for interviewing me e mail.
This last point is exactly what I was told in my last interview - I came off unenthusiastic however the recruiter had enough experience to know that comes with nervousness and shyness. Also personality type. It sucks that I can't get the job roles I like due to something that's fundamentally a part of me. However thank you for the tips, I'll definitely put them in practice.
This is something that you can train. It doesn't come naturally for most people. But if you will be working with people, it is important to be able to use a bit more energy in your interactions with colleagues or espeially customers. Nobody wants to feel like they are saying something boring.
be confident
repeat the words
slow down bring voice down
look attractive (professional clothing) - you feel how you look
halo effect
use affirmative language ( something that I’m currently working on is)
say Yes not yeah, absolutely,
dial up your enthusiasm
actively smile nod
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! I’m currently binging all of your videos and shorts because I’m applying for a new position to advance my career and I’m sooo nervous but also so excited and your videos are calming me down so much and helping me channel my anxiety into confidence! Thanks a million!
You mentioned doing makeup in the "look your best" part. Would you recommend doing makeup for an interview if you don't plan to wear makeup daily once you get the job? As an autistic person with sensory issues, I really dislike the way makeup feels on my skin, and I've embraced the freedom to go without it since I was about 25. Now that I'm 35, though, my skin is changing and I don't think I get away with "pretty privilege" anymore just wearing the skin I'm in.
If I were you, I'd wear some light make up to the job interview, just to enhance your features. That way you'll look a lot more put together, but they will still recognize you when you actually start working there.
I would always prioritize your comfort over appearance (of course to an extent, don’t show up in sweats lol).
Don’t feel pressure to wear make up. But make sure you are clean! Brushed hair/teeth, freshly showered, clean skin, clear eyes, etc!
@@daem2237 Unfortunately I'm so sensitive to whatever makes most sunscreens function that I can't even wear some hypoallergenic formulas. I'd love to find a tinted one but so far everything except the sensitive & hypoallergenic formulas from Ombrelle set my skin on fire.
@@daem2237 I've tried mineral sunscreens from Aveeno, Neutrogena, and Cerave, all with the same results. I don't have the budget to go for more specialized brands. Plus I find mineral sunscreens tend to leave a cast in certain light, which I feel would just encourage people to look at my skin closer.
@@JennaGetsCreativeif I could make one affordable mineral sunscreen recommendation before you give up, Australian Gold Botanical 50 tinted face. Yes, Amazon jacks up the price in Northern Hemisphere summer. It’s currently about $17. In the winter it should be back to $13 for 3 fl oz (88ml). I use it daily for at least the last 2 years, live on the Mediterranean where sunscreen is crucial, wore sunscreen every single day even during lockdown and still have not finished my first tube. On my eyelids with reckless abandon and nothing hurts or burns or stings. I have tried chemical and mixed mineral/ chemical sunscreens and I think they are the work of satan . 😊. I hope you give it a try and that it works wonders for you.
YOU ARE SO HELPFUL!! i really wish you had a compilation or something with all your tips from shorts in one video.
Hey Erin! I used all of your tips, including these ones, the questions I should ask, the thank-you note, etc. I think I nailed the job interview today! I really hope they will hire me! Thank you so much! ^^
Did they? :)
@@tiredatm3009 So kind that you ask! Not for that job, but I did get two (actually three) other job offers! I've been anting to work in sustainability since I was thirteen, and after years of applying for such jobs, I now actually have one. ^^
Erin, I recently came across your channel, and I must say, how refreshing! Love the your energy and warmth. Thanks for all these great tips.
I feel like I'm stuck. I became a stay at home mom in 2001 worked from 2008-2010 and got laid off. Then I began homeschooling my son from second grade through high school. We just moved to a new state and my son will be starting college in the Fall. I really don't know what I want to do for work right now (because I don't want to do the jobs I did in the past). I enjoy helping people and also being creative. My husband definitely needs help with finances since our move which of course adds to the stress. The anxiety and feeling overwhelmed kick in and I just become "paralyzed" because I don't know what to do. Woo that sounds super whiney, I apologize.
Are there homeschooling families in your new area or families who would want the idea of homeschooling but wouldn’t want to be the teacher? You have the skills and experience to be an outsourced homeschool teacher; run a specialized class for local homeschooled children ( say, Shakespeare or French). You could be an after-school before working parents get home nanny/tutor and you are (theoretically) free to babysit at night when a particularly responsible person is needed and when there is a big event that all the local teens are going to and everyone is stuck. You could also be a Mary Poppins on call to stay home with a sniffly sore-throaty child so their parent doesn’t have to take a sick day. If you lived in my country or neighborhood, people would be fighting over you for all of these jobs. Even doing a weekly story time at the library to meet the new neighbors and build a rapport. Good luck!
Wow! Sounds like I wrote it myself. My same position except my kids are going still. But the financial pressure is tense and I love being the SATP
Thank you! Watched your tips and I definitely nailed my interview today :)
Thank you! Your videos are really helpful!😊
Your content is incredibly helpful! I’m curious about how to adjust certain words that may sound too enthusiastic in a workplace setting. For example, words like “thank you” and “good morning” often end with a rising pitch. Do you have any advice on how an employee might respond and help change your pitch if your current employer pointed this out?
Tip for my fellow Autistic people: if you (like me) find eye contact scary and painful, look at the eyebrows.
I love this! Practical and important! ❤
Тhank you very much, with your advice, I managed to get a job, you just need to be consistent, persistent and engaged!
You are the best!! Thank you for your videos!!
Thank you so much for the tips.
Have an interview in the next couple of days. ☺
This was very helpful. Made me more confident.
So helpful! Love your channel
not me writing down your pointers to memorize before attending interview call :D
Erin, thank you! You are awesome
First video I’ve seen, I like the energy 😁
Okay, but in terms of the looking attractive bit... I'm a not-so-straight male and feel my best when I present authentically. However, I definitely should be butching it up, right? I'm currently trying to break into an upper management position.
Binging your content, I have an interview from a highschool tomorrow, maybe you could make one about SCHOOL interviews
Thank you!
That was helpful.
I love your teaching but feel inadequate thinking I need to talk quickly like you. I try and stumble and lose the train of thought.
As always, amazing from Erin.
How do you go down? I don't understand how to do that with my voice. I'm trying but I physically can't do it
I need help with interview coaching. I keep failing at interviews sadly. 😢
How do these tips translate to phone interviews?
Me: (will probably never get a job, knowing my luck)
Also me: (watching this)
👍
Does this include the ability to speak at a million kms an hour?
😳😳 I've slowed your video down so I can hear you speak at a regular rate.
While it’s solid advice, the reality behind the advice is really ableist.
cry about it
@@christhewalrus2016 Erin called out in a more recent video the classism in common interview questions. It's more helpful to shine a light on these problems and address them, than to dismiss me, or the problems.