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I think it is a good idea to err on the side of confidence rather than humility. When you are asked questions, be sure to take a moment, gather your thoughts, then answer. When the clerks push back against you, acknowledge their counterarguments, then respond. Don't give in unless you truly think that you are incorrect. I think it is a good idea to keep in the back of your head that the clerks are probably going to disagree with you just to see how you react.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 3:36 pmHello. I have an interview coming up that I am really hoping to land. One of my biggest fears is that I will come off either too shy/passive or too cocky. I really struggle with reading a room and have a hard time finding the right balance. Does anyone have any advice?
This was me. Accidental AnonAnonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:38 pmI think it is a good idea to err on the side of confidence rather than humility. When you are asked questions, be sure to take a moment, gather your thoughts, then answer. When the clerks push back against you, acknowledge their counterarguments, then respond. Don't give in unless you truly think that you are incorrect. I think it is a good idea to keep in the back of your head that the clerks are probably going to disagree with you just to see how you react.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 3:36 pmHello. I have an interview coming up that I am really hoping to land. One of my biggest fears is that I will come off either too shy/passive or too cocky. I really struggle with reading a room and have a hard time finding the right balance. Does anyone have any advice?
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Humble and confident are not opposites. Be firm in your convictions, but stay friendly and non-combative. "That's a powerful objection to my position. The reason I don't find it persuasive is..."Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 3:36 pmHello. I have an interview coming up that I am really hoping to land. One of my biggest fears is that I will come off either too shy/passive or too cocky. I really struggle with reading a room and have a hard time finding the right balance. Does anyone have any advice?