My First Interview (Essay Sample)

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My first interview
Working with Starbucks has been one of my wildest dreams. Starbuck is one of the leading coffee houses in America. The day I received an invitation letter for the interview, I was thrilled, and was determined not to lose the opportunity by any means. Starbucks is a big name in America and well-known company, so getting an invitation from them was a big deal to me. I knew it was my only chance to prove myself worthy of the job. While I perceived the chance as a great breakthrough in my life, it was such an overwhelming moment for me to the point of becoming anxious. However, the day came, and all went well for me since I got the highly coveted job as a waitress with Starbucks. The experience was not without lessons, though. Through my search, inquiries about interviews and the experience itself I learnt three important lessons as it pertains to interviews and I would like to share the same with my audience today.
The first thing I learnt was the importance of preparation. Good preparation for an interview gives an idea of what to expect and also some sense of confidence. It also helps avoid some last-minute mistakes like confusion and anxiety. I started by reviewing the company and learning all there was to study about the company. I made sure my resume letter was in place and al the qualifications and even practised with a friend ahead of time. I had my clothes prepared in time and made sure that day I looked my best. It was a bright Monday morning, the mood was so relaxed, and everything felt fresh. I felt such a joy in my spirit that seemed to assure me that everything was going to be alright. I took my breakfast, a shower dressed and headed for the interview. My dad made sure he dropped me at the gate on time and wished me well. True to my anticipation among the questions I had to answer was the things I knew about the company, and how I learned about it. I had all the information in my fingertips and answered the questions so well without mincing words. Since the company was my dream company, I knew so much about it, which impressed my panellist a great deal. One could tell that by the expression in their eyes.
The dressing can speak volumes about a person so, and thus it gives the first impression about someone. I made sure my dressing fitted the culture of the Starbucks Company. The waitresses are always dressed in official and neat uniforms. While I choose a different colour for my interview, I made sure to wear an official look, which I believed was among the