Sometimes, interviewing can be a daunting experience for first-timers and others who dread the experience of interviewing. ACAP students, what was your interviewing experience like? Please share your thoughts.
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Tina Tip
4/30/2013 04:37:04 am
Enduring an interview can most definitely be a treacherous feat for people of all personality types. My personal method of "shaking off the pre-interview nerve-wrack" is to get acquainted and friendly with other interviewees and interviewers. I consider myself enthusiastic and eager to enumerate my goals. My tip for all prospective ACAP interviewees is to remain professional, but fluid when engaging in an interview. 5/2/2013 06:53:55 am
My very first interview was one of the most nerve wrecking things I'd experienced. I was very nervous and insecure about how well I would do. I hoped that I wouldn't mess up or look stupid in the interview. Some of the other students looked smarter than me and I felt intimidated and shy, but eventually someone spoke to me in the holding room and we made small talk that made me feel a little less tension. The interview went very smoothly, even though I was nervous and questioning if I was good enough to make it, and to my surprise I was. =)
Andrea Alvarez
5/29/2013 08:58:41 am
Regardless of how many interviews you are a part of or how prepared you feel, interviews always have a way of surprising you with unexpected questions and situations. That is exactly why it is important to be honest and true to yourself through each and every one of them, have confidence in yourself, and keep a positive attitude!
Ceiairah Bean
6/1/2013 12:48:19 am
The interviewing process was a nice expierence. My interviewer was very kind and easy going. She made me feel at easy which made me feel more welcomed into the Acap program.
Marian Bailey
6/3/2013 12:15:37 pm
My interview with ACAP was enjoyable. My interviewers were friendly, organized, and open minded.
Jordan Jackson
6/4/2013 10:19:00 am
My interview experience was rather nervous than scared. I was nervous because I didn't know whether I would be accepted or not, I didn't believe they would accept me because I was five minutes late, and because there were so many questions. As the interview went on I begin to be more confident, open, and relaxed. The experience in the interview was great because I learned that I shouldn't be nervous or trembling in sweat. I know now that I should be on time, prepared, confident, relaxed, and open minded to possibilities or opportunities that I will have beyond the interview.
Shanta Robinson
6/4/2013 10:34:14 am
My first interview for ACAP was actually over the phone because I had the SAT that day and was not able to attend. My dad gave me a list of questions and had me answer them and he told me whether my responses were good or not. I went to make the phone call when I was done with my SAT and was nervous at first. The lady answered and was extremely friendly and I became more relaxed and she even asked a lot of the questioned my dad had asked me so I felt very prepared and it was a really good interview and we even shared a few laughs.
Jonathan Lester
6/5/2013 05:10:33 am
My interview with ACAP was exciting because I was thrilled to have the opportunity to be in the program. I went over some questions with my dad that I may be asked in the interview so I would be prepared. The interviewer lady was very nice and I was ready to answer all the questions she had for me.
Xavious Taylor
6/5/2013 07:31:37 am
My interview with ACAP was exciting. My interviewer was cool and he gave me 'word from the wise' advice. I was kind of nerves because last year i wasnt accepted into the program, but my second go around I knew what to expect. 6/5/2013 12:40:35 pm
My interview was short, simple, yet effective. The interviewer managed to get essential information in a brief amount of time. I did enjoy my interview. Due to my previous experience with ACAP i knew what to expect, and my interview definitely reflected it. Overall, i had a good one.
Lexus McCullough
6/7/2013 07:13:46 am
My interview for ACAP was very nervous for me at first. My legs shook uncontrollably and the sweating was unbearable! I was surprised at my self by these actions because this wasn't my first interview and I spent days preparing mentally. However, my interviewer, Mr. Mateo made me feel less jittery by asking questions about myself and even made a business casual joke by letting me walk too far past his door at the beginning of the interview.The questions were easier than I feared and throughout the interview, I felt calmer, braver, and more confident that I would be accepted into the ACAP program. Mr. Mateo gave me his business card at the end also, so that I could feel even more that I was in an actual interview, giving me a thrilling glimpse into the business world that I dream of one day thriving in, one way or another. I am even more excited now than before the interview process because I know more of the program. Now that I've been accepted, I am more than happy to begin my journey at ACAP next week!
Pearl Xie
6/10/2013 05:41:26 am
The ACAP interview was my first major interview and needless to say, I was nervous. But as soon as I got there, everyone made me feel very at ease and I was able to meet with Mr. Brown for a few minutes and ask questions that I had. Once I sat down with my interviewer, I was feeling a lot more comfortable and was able to answer her questions without much hesitation or problem. I talked about myself and my past experiences very easily, despite the nerves I previously had. Overall, it was about a 15-20 minutes interview and I felt like it was a very thorough interview and that I had presented them with everything they should know about me. I can't believe that camp is in just one week now, and am more than looking forward to everything ACAP has to offer!
Khaila Sloan
6/10/2013 06:29:16 am
As a second year ACAP student, I did not come into thisinterview as nervous as before. However, when the process began it hit me. I really enjoyed the interviewing process. It allowed me to speak about me. The questions were centered towards my opinions and thoughts as well as self evauluation. It is not everyday a person asks you your own strengths and weaknesses. I enjoy this question because it is a time where I (the person who knows me best) can brag or constructively criticize myself.
Gaby Loredo
6/10/2013 03:10:01 pm
My interview for ACAP created a new perspective towards my expectations of the program. My interviewers were very professional and to the point, yet they showed their ecstatic interest towards my opinions and questions, so I felt very welcoming. It is just like making new friends; you want to introduce yourself and let them get to know you; moreover, you also want to get to know them, so make sure you ask questions. Overall in my interview I felt relaxed and engaged; therefore, I gained helpful information for the ACAP week!
Myesha Jones
6/11/2013 05:11:16 am
My first interview for ACAP went well because I actually got accepted to the program. I went in kind of nerves and shy because I really didn't know what to expect. The person that interviewed me was very friendly which made me feel a little more comfortable. My interview went by fast. I asked him to explain the program to me a little more and after he did I felt more confident about attending the program (even though I'm still a little nerves).
Terryca Jones
6/11/2013 05:48:18 am
My interviewing experience this past time was more relaxing then my past two experiences. I felt as if though this time I was able to connect with the woman who interviewed me on a personal level. I was able to express who I was as a person more than I've had in my past two interviews. During my first interview I was a very introverted person but I have gradually grown to an extroverted person through the help of ACAP. I believe this made my last interviewing experience a better one than the past two interviews.
Cece Williams
6/11/2013 06:11:37 am
My interviewing experience was informational and helpful to me. This interview taught me that there is no reason to be nervous. It also helped me learn to get your point across without rambling and carrying the conversation out. I absolutely enjoyed my interview.
McKenna Bess
6/11/2013 11:19:41 am
My interviewing experience was nerve racking! I could not focus on the questions that were being asked.All I could remember was that I was talking really fast and that my voice was shaking. But over all I really enjoyed my interview because it gave me experience so that when I do another interview I will not be as nervous.
David Vega
6/12/2013 10:29:18 am
My interviewing experience for The Accounting Career Awareness Program was a great one. Even though I have previously been interviewed and assisted this program, I still get nervous on interviews. I was more confident in this interview than on the previous ACAP one. The first time I went to an ACAP interview I was not sure what the program was going to be like or how the people were going to be. This year at the interview I was less nervous because I already knew what the program was like and that the people are all nice. The first time I interviewed for ACAP it was my first interview, but this year I had a few interviews before ACAP, which made me more confident. Since I had gotten accepted to ACAP before, I knew I had the potential to get accepted once more. The last time I was in ACAP I learned that it is full of great people who are nice and care for the ACAP participants. The people at the interview where very nice and were very friendly while asking the interview questions. Practicing possible interview questions before the actual interview helped me to be prepared for the questions that they asked.
Kelsye Fitts
6/12/2013 10:45:42 am
Going into my interview I was very nervous! My mother kept questioning me the whole car ride in order to prepare me for what was going to happen when my interviewers called my name. When i walked in, it was nothing more than common conversation to me. I am so used to explaining to individuals, such as myself, and adults what I plan to do in the near future, so nothing was flying over my head. Overall, I enjoyed the conversation that was held.
Vaughn Ferron
6/12/2013 01:08:10 pm
My interview was nerve wrecking. I was so nervous I could hardly look the interviewer in the eyes for a long time. I stuttered a couple of times and had to catch my breath. Just the fact that I was too nervous made me think they would decline my application but I made it into the program.
Wendon Blair
6/13/2013 07:42:34 am
Going into my interview I was nervous. I was afraid of whether I had prepared myself for his/her questions. After he had began asking questions I was able to ease my nerves and had an very successsful and productive interview. I was just so excited that I made it into the program.
Jaziah Masters
6/13/2013 12:12:28 pm
Going into my third interview experience at ACAP, one would think it would be a nothing for me. However, I was still a little worried. Interviews, in general, are never easy,but one of the most important lessons I have ever learned is just to remain calm. The questions are a particular cause for worry because they can really be about anything, and there is only so much you can prepare yourself for. I answered the questions honestly an openly, ensuring to keep eye contact and relaxed my posture, and I remember the golden rule: Stay away from the word, "Um." The questions scaffold off each other and increased in difficulty as the interview continued. Overall, I believe the interview was a success.
MerCedes Lewis
6/14/2013 01:42:05 am
As a second year ACAP student, this was one of my best interviews mostly because I actually came prepare for any questions they had for me. This year when I first walked in I had two interviewers so, I became a little frightened at first but after the first two minutes everything was okay and I felt like I didn’t hesitate as much with answering questions and looking at both of them while I was talking. So, overall I felt the interview process this year was good.
Mikayla Prince
6/14/2013 01:07:11 pm
I had a great time interviewing because I didn't feel pressured. I was very comfortable with the interviewers. I think what made it great was the fact that it wasn't just question after question after question I got to converse about the program and about college in-between questions.
Lauren Mora
6/15/2013 01:56:23 am
This being my first enterview and first year joining ACAP, I was with out a dought nervous. Wondering what questions would be asked, how would I respond to them, but once my enterviewer introduced himself and welcomed me with a smile my nerves all faded away. I'm very thankful that my first successful enterview was through ACAP, it was the best experience.
Isabel Cabato
6/15/2013 08:35:42 am
The ACAP interview was the first interview I had. Because it was my first I did not want to mess it up so I had to ask people every kind of questions interviewers would ask. While waiting for my name to be called, I was so nervous I just wanted to go home. On the way to the room, I was with a very nice lady the interview went well. She asked me some unexpected questions like I was just talking to a friend. It was a very successful interview for my first.
Freeman Nichols
6/16/2013 01:18:35 am
In my case, I would say that the interview went pretty smoothly. My interviewer was friendly and the questions weren't difficult to answer. Though, I wouldn't say that I wasn't nervous or intimidated at first, dreading the moments up until the interview made me feel worse than being in the actual interview. My advice is to just stay calm, reply honestly, and don't deviate from the questions.
Lesley Latino
6/16/2013 08:27:52 am
I had never been interviewed before and this was my first time! Surprisingly I was pretty calm and tried my best on answering the questions, but I honestly think I could of done better. Overall I think I did pretty good!
Kaylyn Shepherd
6/17/2013 08:39:38 am
My ACAP interview went extremely well. Though it was early and I was nervous again, I pushed through it and now I'm.glad I'm.back to get another chance! I stumbled on a few things, but overall i got over it and did what I knew how to do 6/2/2014 09:11:24 am
I have had one other interview besides my ACAP interview. The previous interview that I had was the most nerve-racking experience I have ever had. I did not believe that I did well at my interview; however, I was still accepted into the program. When I had my ACAP interview, I spoke to everyone I encountered and I was very affable, but I was a nervous wreck on the inside. When the interview began, I was confident, honest, and I was actively engaged in the interview. I laughed with the people and even asked them a few questions regrading this program. At the end of the interview, I thanked the people for interviewing me and I shook their hands. I believed that I did well but I was uncertain about whether I would be accepted or not. I prayed to God, and thankfully I was accepted in this program.
Jalen Woods
6/3/2014 04:37:46 am
Going into the interview, I was a little nervous, but the questions were easy and the interviewer made me more comfortable.
Chancler Encalade Jr
6/4/2014 03:31:00 am
My interview experience was very comfortable. My interviewee made me very at ease, and this mad it easy for me to adjust and respond with confidence. I'm glad that I was chosen to even be in the interview process especially when I know that my return is never promised. Thank you NABA members and ACAP staff for this experience.
Kendahl Cole
6/4/2014 10:32:20 am
I can truly understand how one can become nervous or timid when it comes to any interviewing process for anyone. But in most cases the interviewee will understand that people are shy, but sometimes you have to break out of your shell and put yourself out there to get what you wanted. My Interview went great even though my hands would get sweaty and millions of thoughts were running through my head as the interview was going on. You have to calm yourself down and focus on the outcome and market yourself. If you don't get the results you intended on then you know how to improve or you at least know you did your best.
Esmeralda Miguel
6/5/2014 09:53:16 am
I have never been interviewed before. I was very nervous. My very first interview turned out to be great, I got very comfortable with my interviewer. Its wasnt as bad as I thought it was gonna be. Interviews can sound very terrifing but they actually arn't that bad.
Alex Aguinaga
6/5/2014 12:43:21 pm
This was the first interview I have ever had. I didn't know what kinds of questions they would ask. I was so nervous that when they asked the first question I could hear it because I was to busy talking to myself In my head. But overall the interview turn out great and learned a thing or two about accounting.
Jade Tucker
6/5/2014 02:29:35 pm
I personally was frighten of interviewing because I had this fear that they would judge or dislike my personality. I even sang very horribly on the way there to calm my nerves or sometimes anexiety. When I got there, I was greeted politely and respectful like I was an actual person. My advice is to always be yourself, a respectful self, and breathe because if it was meant to be than everything will fall in place. The more you interview, the more you will become comfortable to communicating during the interview, in career, and in life.
Lauren Brown
6/7/2014 02:30:14 am
Going into the interview I had mixed emotions, one feeling nervous and the other really excited. I was nervous because it was my first interview with an unknown interviewer. I was excited because it was a building-block for my future. When I arrived to my interview I was nervous because I had two people interviewing me, but I put aside the unfamiliar faces and stayed true to who I am.
Ms. Elisabeth
6/9/2014 12:29:48 am
Lauren I love your statement about interviewing being a "building-block for your future". That's the best way to explain an interview. Most interviews will be a bad experience and others will be good experiences. No matter which one you experience in life always learn from them. I'm glad that your first interview was positive.
Selena Botello
6/7/2014 10:22:15 am
My First interview was exciting. It was very easy going, i was nervous but my interviewer was very polite and made it easy for me to talk to her. We talked about the future and goals and i knew exciting what to say. So i liked it.♦
Ms. Elisabeth
6/8/2014 09:59:31 pm
Selena I'm glad that you had a wonderful first interview. 6/7/2014 08:53:08 pm
Going into the interview I was super nervous since it was my first one ever. I really didn't know what to expect but once I met my interviewees they were really nice and I gained more confidence. Me personally, I believe if you just get the basics down pack (keep eye contact, never say um, posture, smile, answer truthfully) you will be fine.
Jessica Ayanbule
6/7/2014 10:06:22 pm
Interviews can be tense and scary, but you shouldn't get too worked up about it. I was extremely nervous and quite scared during my interview, but towards the end, I felt free, like I can be myself. I realized after my interview, it was not as bad as I thought it would be. If you prepare yourself well, you should do just fine. Be yourself, and be free, and everything else falls into place.
Paola Ortega
6/8/2014 01:04:24 am
My interview for acap was my first interview ever. On my way there I didn't feel confident, I was so nervous, and scared. During the interview I was really shy but my interviewer was nice and help me feel confident and it actually went good. 😊
Deja Bell
6/8/2014 02:01:38 am
Interviews can be very intimidating, but you must not let it show. Going in to my second interview with ACAP i was extremely nervous even though i had done it before. My interviewer was very nice and made me feel comfortable and before i knew it my interview was over.
Ms. Elisabeth
6/8/2014 10:09:32 pm
It's nice to hear how ACAP helped you prepare for your interview. I'm glad your interview went well.
Ms. Elisabeth
6/9/2014 12:19:51 am
It's nice to hear how ACAP helped you prepare for your interview. I'm glad your interview went well. Leave a Reply. |
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