I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right category - if not, I apologize in advance!
I'm an (almost) 17 year old pre-nursing student and after applying for 13 jobs at a local hospital varying from dietary assistant to PCA, I finally got an interview! The potential job is perfect for me and I feel it will really give me the experience I need.
I've never worked before, thus I've never been interviewed and do not know the proper etiquette for such. I definitely don't want to sabotage myself by getting anxious and stumbling over my words. My mother has been giving me tips and they've really been helping, which is why I was wondering if anyone here might have any good advice.
I do have a few questions:
1.) How can I make sure to keep my cool? I'm not the average teen in the sense that I do not use the word "like" as a placeholder, but I am afraid that when asked a question requiring thought, I might say "um" instead of calmly pausing to think.
2.) Is there any specific way I should compose myself? Correct posture is very important to me, but are there any unwritten rules on limb positioning (i.e. leg-crossing) during interviews?
3.) What should I be wearing? I'm considering a light pink ruffled blouse paired with a gray cardigan, a black pencil skirt, gray tweed heels (3.5 inches high), and a black clutch. Do the heels sound a bit too high? Since it's winter (and it's definitely snowy & cold here), should I opt for a nice pair of low-heeled boots instead? As for the clutch, should I bring a bigger bag? What kind of statement would a clutch make?
4.) When it comes to grooming, I plan on curling my hair; pinning some pieces back, and wearing very minimal make-up for a fresh look. Does this sound okay? Should I put my hair completely up?
I apologize if some of these things seem trivial; they would normally not concern me this much, but I truly want to make a good impression. Thanks so much in advance everyone!