Interviewing 101
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Overview
Almost every competitor in TSA will eventually have to prepare for and learn to be interviewed. Having a good interview is all about (1) showing the judges you know what you’re talking about and (2) you have a vision for your project.
How to get Good at Being Interviewed
Getting good at interviews requires practice. Get someone like an advisor or mentor to ask questions to prepare. Make sure each person in the interview has a role for what they’ll discuss; this helps avoid having people speak over each other.
Basic Questions
- What is your project?
- Why should I use your product?
- How does X work?
- What did you use to make your project?
- What was the process for making your project?
- What is the role of each team member?
- How has each team member contributed?
- What flaws do you see in your product?
- What would you improve for next time?
- What are the next steps in your project?
- What were some obstacles in getting your project done?
Additional Tips
- You are expected to wear proper TSA attire for the interview
- Make eye contact
- Don’t say “uhh”
- Remember to pause before answering to make sure you have a response instead of stumbling through (this will help you avoid saying “uhh”)
- Too many people can make the interview less cohesive. About 2 members to attend is a good number