The interview is something that will separate the men from the boys in terms of whether or not you are comfortable in your own skin.  The interview is the place where the job war is one and lost.  Having a great interview I learned takes practice and there are actually things I can practice in order to interview well such as; making eye contact, lean forward, and smile. There are others and even in this chapter our author (Dan Miller) gives list after list of common interview questions to practice with.  Chapter 8 was good for me to go through to remember what the interview process is like because I haven’t done this in a few years.  I am really ready to share what God is doing in my heart and life and how I can benefit an organization for God’s glory.

Question: Can you clearly describe your strongest areas of competence?

Answer: Leading groups of people toward a goal, Creativity solving problems, Big picture vision casting, Relational ministry in showing Christ to people, and communicating the gospel to people both Christians and not-Christians.

Question: Does knowing that interviewing means “to see about each other” make it more comfortable to ask for information about the company or position?

Answer: Absolutely!  I guess you could call the interview a first date. You don’t move to fast out of respect but at the same time you want to know if there will be a second date or not.

Question: Are you aware of any personal habits or annoying filler words that may be part of your personal presentation?

Answer: I chew my finger nails when I get nervous (long time habit), Until i settle in (especially when preaching) I use UM as a filler.

Question: Is your level of enthusiasm contagious?

Answer: I really want to be in vocational ministry and I believe that I communicate that well.  I have a real passion for Jesus’ Church and for people who know him and for those who do not know Him.

Question: What are some unusual questions you know of that have been asked of you or others in an intgerviewing situation?

Answer: I only have one that is worthy.  I understand why the question was asked but at the time I was like – what???? The interviewer asked how often my wife and I were having sex!

Question: How can you be humble and godly and still show confidence?

Answer: Be enthusiastic about the truth of who you are.  Not embellishing but putting your best foot forward.  Not lying but being confident in the things you are great at!

Question: Would you ever take a position even if you knew it was not a good fit for you?

Answer: I don’t want to ever take a position I knew was not a good fit for me.  I know that could be a temptation but I know how wild it gets when I or other people are in a position that does not fit!