Instant Interviews: 101 Ways to Get the Best Job of Your Life

Chapter 75. Interviewing as an Intern Instantly

An offeror doesn't really know what interns are but he instantly likes them. So our unofficial definition of an intern is the perfect opener to get instant interviews!

He thinks it's a student, there to learn—always helpful, reliable, humble, grateful. I used this hook to become a "legal intern" (law clerk). The employer had a hiring freeze but that thawed instantly. I just started an internship program!

The official definition of internship we'll use for offerors is fixed-term employment. Only they have to ask first. That's why the intern device is so powerful.

Before I show you how to clinch interviews every time with this device, let's look at only three questions an offeror really asks. Three numbers that open the combination lock in his mind—and click, you're in.

Will You Be My Pal?

This is by far the most important question.

It's not asked that way, of course. It's asked by:

What types of books do you read?

What are your hobbies?

Where did you go on your last vacation?

By now you've learned to pick up cues from the office, then the offeror, so you always answer with what he reads, what he hobs, and where he vacates (Do 41).

Will You Help Me Relax?

We discussed this in reviewing preparation of the rest-you-may (Do 5).

As with the first question, this is not asked that way. It's just not socially acceptable to admit you're lazy.

So her questions are:

Do you think you have the experience to do this job?

How would your skills be an asset here?