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Even if you’re nervous, make your best effort to come into the interview with a positive attitude.
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Here are some tips for navigating the interview:
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Try to establish rapport with the interviewer by finding points of commonality (such as your virtual backgrounds, or how the office is decorated)
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Speak clearly and take time to consider what you’re saying and why
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Listen carefully to the interviewer and wait before speaking to avoid interrupting
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Pay attention to nonverbal cues that might indicate that you've been speaking for too long, or you've gone off-topic
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Maintain eye contact to give the interviewer the sense that you are engaged and not distracted
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Ask relevant questions to get a better understanding of the department’s work culture and to learn how this could be a good skill-building opportunity for you
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