Three Ways to Improve Any Interview Experience

Interviews are a huge part of the book bossiness. They provide exposure, learning, and networking all in one shot! To make the best of this opportunity I've simmered down a few tips.

1) Be professional. Sounds obvious, but it is so important I thought this should be the first on the list. This spans your emails with interviewer and the interviewee (whatever side of the table you are on), your questions and responses, and any photos you may provide. If you're not courteous in your interactions, people might be less than eager to work with you.

2) Make your responses and questions worthwhile. Weather you're the interviewer, interviewee, or the reader you are being asked to give away your time. The thing to remember is your want is written to be the best possible reflection of you. Does that mean you shouldn't share? No, show who you are as a person, because people want to relate. What is the first thing you do after being introduced to a new person? You look for common interests.

3) Be positive. No one likes to listen to anyone complain. People do it to blow off steam, but it can be misconstrued as part of your own personality. "Oh, I don't like talking to so-and-so because she/he is so grouchy." Everyone has come across this at some point. You know how it feels to talk to someone complaining. Please don't do it to your readers.

I hope these tips are helpful.