Yes, you can and should prep small talk for your interviews!
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May 1, 2024
Learn how to prep small talk for interviews to ease nerves and make a strong first impression. Discover key strategies for engaging conversations, complimenting outfits, and mentioning shared interests to boost confidence and avoid awkward silences.
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Prepping Small Talk
Prepare small talk topics in advance to reduce interview nerves and build rapport.
Weave your prepared small talk into the interviewer's opening remarks.
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Morning Routine Small Talk
Mention a positive morning activity, like getting coffee or walking, to initiate conversation.
This allows the interviewer to ask follow-up questions and build rapport.
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Observational Small Talk
Comment on something you observed on your way to the interview, such as the building or location.
This provides a natural conversation starter related to the shared environment.
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Here at Interview Boss, we believe preparation goes a long way in helping to combat nerves - and yes, you can even prep your small talk!
We can almost guarantee you'll need to engage in some surface level conversation before your interview, whether it's when you're being walked through the building to the meeting room or while you're waiting for someone else to join a zoom call. It might sound lame, but knowing what you're going to say ahead of time, can free up your mental load. Plus, interviews can already feel awkward enough without having to come up with small talk on the spot!
In this week's episode, Sarah and Emma share their favourite go-to small talk topics to inspire you to come up with your own!
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