INTERVIEW NOTES

 I. Prior to Interview Preparation

• Know your Fact Sheet inside and out
• Keep up with current events in Belize, California, the US, and the World
• Have an opinion on issues
• Have facts to share/stories to tell about your platform
• Practice making a point in your answers
• Practice answering questions in 15 seconds or less
• Dress for a job interview; keep jewelry and makeup to a minimum
• Don't try new things a few days before the interview (ie. new haircut/style, etc.)

II. During Interview

• Arrive early and relax
• Smile and let your own unique personality come out
• Look directly at the judges
• Make a point in your answers; don't ramble or jump from topic to topic; listen carefully to the question asked and answer with the question.
• State your opinion and stick with it
• Ask for clarification if you need it on a question
• Keep tabs on your hand/arm gestures and posture
• Remain either behind the podium or to either side of the podium; do not move to in front of the podium or in front of the judges table during your interview
• Have something ready to talk about for the final 45 seconds of your interview
• Thank the judges at the conclusion of your interview but do not shake their hands under any circumstances

III. Interview Follow-up

• Write down your questions and review your answers
• Grade yourself on how well you think you did
• Mentally prepare yourself for your on-stage questions during Evening Wear competition later that night.

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