You were invited to interview after applying for a scholarship.The scholarship committee will seriously consider giving you money if they like you.You have a chance to close the deal with the interview.
Step 1: Show up at least 10 minutes early.
It is necessary that you leave yourself enough time to find the location, find parking, and find your interview location.
Step 2: Dress nicely.
Don't wear shorts, jeans, etc.If you wear makeup, you should brush it.Interviewers look at your shoes.Make sure they are in good shape.Take fashion risks.
Step 3: It's good to be friendly and warm.
A big difference can be made by the first impressions.When you enter the room, shake everyone's hand and introduce yourself.
Step 4: Be still while you are being interviewed and sit up straight.
If you are carrying something, place it next to you.It is difficult to know what to do with your hands.If you are not gesturing, folded in your lap is best.Do not hold the side of the chair, pick at your hands, or fiddle with your jewelry.Both feet are fine on the floor.Hold your head up.
Step 5: Work in the room.
If you are being interviewed by more than one person at a time, be sure to make eye contact and engage with each of them.Don't ignore the others, but focus on the person who asked the question.
Step 6: Don't be afraid of silence.
It's not your job to fill every gap in the conversation.If no one says anything after you've answered a question, let it be.Give the interviewers time to absorb what you said and come up with a question.A ten second silence can seem like a lifetime, but it isn't.You show your confidence by not jumping to fill every pause.Don't use crutches like "like" and "um" if you want to carry on a conversation.
Step 7: You should be consistent with your responses.
You should review your application before the interview to make sure you don't contradict yourself.
Step 8: Let your personality shine through.
If you want to answer a question, you can tell a personal story.Personal stories allow interviewers to get to know you better.Be concise, yet complete, and don't go on and on.
Step 9: Think on your feet.
Listening and focusing on the questions is the best way to respond to them.No more, answer exactly what you were asked.If the interviewer is interested in knowing more, they should ask a follow up question.A short silence is your friend.
Step 10: Prepare for questions about finances.
If the scholarship is based on need, you will be asked about your finances.Prepare to be open about it.You will be asked about the cost of colleges, whether you have been offered any other scholarships, and what resources you possess.Try to find out before the interview if you don't know what you're talking about.If you haven't gotten a complete financial aid package offer yet, you should know how much is saved for your education, and what you have been offered from other sources.If the scholarship is based on need, these questions are fair to ask.
Step 11: If you have questions, prepare them.
If you have any questions for the interviewer, you will probably be asked.Ask if it's relevant to the scholarship or the organization.You can think of it.
Step 12: Discuss any activity or aspect of your life that relates to the organization.
Be prepared to discuss how being Irish has affected your life and what it means to you if the scholarship is from the Irish Society.Someone with a strong connection to the organization is likely to get the scholarship.
Step 13: It's a good idea to brag a little.
You are likely to be asked about your accomplishments.You can tell a story about how those helped you become a better person.If it relates to the organization's goals, the interviewers would love to hear a tale about how you took control of a situation, solved a problem and learned something from that.
Step 14: The results should be rolled with.
You will probably not get every scholarship you apply for.Put your best foot forward, present yourself professionally, and hope for the best.