Three Tips for a Smooth Interview

We are all eventually going to be graduating and will have to face the nerve-wracking process of going on interviews. I figured, why not conquer the art of interviewing so this process will be a little less strenuous. Oh yeah, landing your dream job wouldn’t hurt either. During this blog, I will be discussing threetips that will make the interviewing process that much easier:dressing professionally, being confident, and do not eliminate yourself.

Dressing professionally seems like common sense, but it’s not. When going on an interview dress appropriately. A suit is preferable for any gender. It is always better to be overdressed then to be underdressed. Your clothing is a reflection of your character. You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. So make it count!

Being confident is also key to the interviewing process. Even if you are not, appear to be confident. Make sure that your body language reflects your confident attitude. Shake hands firmly, make eye contact with the employer, and keep your posture upright. Be cautious of not coming off too confident.There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance.

A lot of interviewees eliminate themselves by saying foolish things. Look at the interviewer as a media reporter. Anticipate what they will ask you the week before the interview and plan your answers in advance. This way your answers will be correct and make sense.

If you follow these three tips, your interview will run smoothly. Interviews are not meant to stress you out.  “Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in.”– Napoleon Bonaparte

This guest blog post was written by PRowl Staff Member Ransford Whaumbush. 

Entertainers In Need of A PR Representative

Public relations is the actions of a corporation, store, government, or individual in promoting goodwill between itself and the public, the community, employees, and customers. Well, the entertainers I am going to name display little to no goodwill at all in the public eye anymore. Once seen as bright young stars, are now seen as problems in the entertainment industry. Can these entertainers rejuvenate their images? Only if they reach into their wallets and hire a public relations representative.

Chris Brown

Chris Brown seems to live in the news. It’s almost like he enjoys seeing his name in the headlines saying, "Breezy Strikes Again.” Brown, infamously known for the brutal beating of ex girlfriend and pop superstar Rihanna, has not yet learned his lesson. Seriously, everyone deserves a second chance, but not a million. From throwing bottles in the club with Drake, to decorating his LA mansion in flamboyant colors, to fighting Frank Ocean in the studio; the list goes on. People think he is spoiled, irresponsible, disrespectful and shows no remorse for his actions. Sorry Chris, I think its time to get a public relations representative.

Miley Cyrus

Miley Miley Miley. What happened? From innocent Hannah Montana to pop star badass, Miley Cyrus is on track to become one of the most talked about celebrities in the entertainment business. Cyrus took the world by storm at the VMA's last year with her "twerking" performance. She surprisingly topped this the following month by lighting a joint on stage at the EMA's. Most of the public thinks these acts are tasteless while only her fans think otherwise.  Miley Cyrus is foreshadowed to be the next one hit wonder if she does not clean up her act. Miley Cyrus, you need a public relations representative.

Kanye West

Kanye West is definitely one of a kind. From interrupting pop princess, Taylor Swift, to going on random rants, to stealing every guys dream girl, Kim Kardashian; it is no surprise that Yeezy isn't the most popular rapper in the world. While people still respect him lyrically, socially the public is very hesitant of Kanye West. Kanye, you need a public relations representative.

What other public figures do you think could use a little PR assistance? Let us know!

This guest blog post was written by PRowl Staff Member Ransford Whaumbush.