What you need to know for the Interview
The Interview
DON'T LIE ON YOUR PAPERWORK OR IN THE INTERVIEW. If you get caught in a lie, or one of the judges is an excellent poker player, your bluff will cost you.
Be true to yourself. The judges want to see girls who are real, not girls who sound rehearsed.
You don't have to have perfect grades or have something super impressive on your fact sheet to impress the judges. What will make you stand out is something unique that not many people have done or can do. Play the accordion? Race go carts? Breed hamsters? Write it down.
Have someone proofread your paperwork before you turn it in.
Choose a platform that really means something to you, not just something you think will impress the judges.
The interview isn't an interrogation, but rather a conversation where the judges can get to know you better.
Know your platform inside and out. You never know what you'll be asked.
Don't be afraid to ask questions in the interview if you don't understand. The judges will be glad to clarify for you.
Try and think of all of your positive traits first before you write your paperwork. It'll help a lot!
Never portray yourself in a negative light in any part of the competition. You want to be confident, not self-depreciating.
Form opinions on EVERYTHING, from your opinion on the death penalty to what your favorite color is.
Use the bathroom before the interview and before the show. Trust me, you'll appreciate it.
90% of your interview will probably be based on your application and platform sheet. Just a FYI.
Keep your answers short and concise. If you're asked, "Do you take criticism well?" don't answer with a one minute speech about the time when you were criticized and it made you feel bad. No one word answers, though. The more questions the judges can ask you, the more they get to know you, and the better you'll do.
Don't be afraid to make the judges laugh a little! Sharing something humorous will lighten the mood and make them feel more comfortable.
The judges are often just as nervous as you are, or even more so. They have a huge decision to make that could change the lives of the ladies competing.
Still feeling nervous? Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Deep breathing relaxes the body. Another thing you might try is listening to a favorite song or watching an episode of your favorite comedy on your ipod beforehand.
Only tell a story if it is relevant and doesn't take too long to tell. Remember, you've only got a matter of minutes for these judges to get to know you.
Have your friends and family pop interview questions on you. The more practice, the better.
While working on your platform, make sure you know the names of organizations that are somehow connected that you can get into contact with. If you've got such connections it'll be very impressive to the judges
DON'T LIE ON YOUR PAPERWORK OR IN THE INTERVIEW. If you get caught in a lie, or one of the judges is an excellent poker player, your bluff will cost you.
Be true to yourself. The judges want to see girls who are real, not girls who sound rehearsed.
You don't have to have perfect grades or have something super impressive on your fact sheet to impress the judges. What will make you stand out is something unique that not many people have done or can do. Play the accordion? Race go carts? Breed hamsters? Write it down.
Have someone proofread your paperwork before you turn it in.
Choose a platform that really means something to you, not just something you think will impress the judges.
The interview isn't an interrogation, but rather a conversation where the judges can get to know you better.
Know your platform inside and out. You never know what you'll be asked.
Don't be afraid to ask questions in the interview if you don't understand. The judges will be glad to clarify for you.
Try and think of all of your positive traits first before you write your paperwork. It'll help a lot!
Never portray yourself in a negative light in any part of the competition. You want to be confident, not self-depreciating.
Form opinions on EVERYTHING, from your opinion on the death penalty to what your favorite color is.
Use the bathroom before the interview and before the show. Trust me, you'll appreciate it.
90% of your interview will probably be based on your application and platform sheet. Just a FYI.
Keep your answers short and concise. If you're asked, "Do you take criticism well?" don't answer with a one minute speech about the time when you were criticized and it made you feel bad. No one word answers, though. The more questions the judges can ask you, the more they get to know you, and the better you'll do.
Don't be afraid to make the judges laugh a little! Sharing something humorous will lighten the mood and make them feel more comfortable.
The judges are often just as nervous as you are, or even more so. They have a huge decision to make that could change the lives of the ladies competing.
Still feeling nervous? Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Deep breathing relaxes the body. Another thing you might try is listening to a favorite song or watching an episode of your favorite comedy on your ipod beforehand.
Only tell a story if it is relevant and doesn't take too long to tell. Remember, you've only got a matter of minutes for these judges to get to know you.
Have your friends and family pop interview questions on you. The more practice, the better.
While working on your platform, make sure you know the names of organizations that are somehow connected that you can get into contact with. If you've got such connections it'll be very impressive to the judges
