I've been deep in a pit of work, writing, anxiety, insanity, worry...you know, all the good stuff.
This week I have my interview with Chicago Booth. Excited isn't the right word, I'm excited nervous. I'm an interview nerd. From the moment I met Don Baker, I became obsessed with the interview hacks he taught me. Also, in college I served as interview host for UMTV's Sports Desk for a year.
I constantly constructed my questions with the interviewee in mind, so now I do it in reverse. I try to think of every possible question, follow up, spontaneous moment...I do an entire dress rehearsal in my mind.
One day I will sit down with my notes and share my interview techniques. I like to pat myself on the back (occasionally), that I got a standing ovation for my onstage question in the final round at Miss DC USA. Talking to people, extemporaneous speaking, all that jazz, it's in my wheelhouse. Also, I like b school interviews because they are one of the rare chances you truly get to connect with someone, and truly sell yourself. There's a ton of research that goes in to the process, but I'll share that throughout the week, because one post wouldn't do it justice.
I wanted to use this post to share the most important thing Don Baker ever taught me,
"only worry about what is in your control."
I can only give the interview everything I have, I can not control how it is received, interpreted, or whether it sways the adcomm.
I look forward to continuing to share this world wind journey with all of you, and please feel free to leave comments on future posts you want to see...like what to wear to an interview (pageant or grad school), makeup, hair, workouts, playlists...whatever. I'm here to bring you all the content you want to see.
XOXO,
MacKenzie