Thanks Ray!
Ray searches on websites for typical interview questions. He then prints out this list of questions and cuts them into individual questions. He then loads a large bowl with these typical interview questions. Before dinner his wife and teenage children each draw a question or two from the bowl. During dinner they each take turns asking Ray various questions.
This technique gives Ray practice delivering his carefully crafted SAR (situation - action - result) responses. He is speaking with out notes and focusing on the delivery of the message and improving his public speaking skills. His wife can see and understand the efforts Ray has put into preparing for this interview situation.
His teenage children have a role model for preparing for their own job interviews. The kids understand the type of preparation that will give them an edge when they are competing for a job. The teens also can appreciate the amount of work Ray is putting into his job search.
Here is a win-win situation for the family. Ray practices his responses to typical questions. In the process he becomes more comfortable and confident. This family gains insight as to the important work required to prepare for an interview.
You could use this technique for formal job interviews or less formal informational interviews. Let me know how this tip works for you.
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