The first article I read was Caroline Lebchuck's, "How to Deal With Interview Stress." This article was very helpful for me because I tend to really stress out in situations like these. She gave a few pointers that were very helpful in dealing with stress for an interview. The first technique she offered was the importance of arriving 10 minutes before the interview. I definitely agree with her because that's just the right amount of time needed in order to adjust to the setting and environment but not so much time that the interviewer is waiting around and becomes antsy and too nervous. Lebchuck suggests to mentally picture yourself in a stressful situation and visualize how you would handle yourself and that relaxing is key so that you appear to be confident. Lebchuck sums up the article by suggesting the interviewer to pause and not panic. I definitely think that is good advice.  Pausing for a moment can definitely help an interviewer regain their composure in an intense situation. 

The second article I read was Erin Hovanec's "Minor Matters That Make Your Interview." I thought this was a great article because it is a good reminder of the smaller things that are so important in an interview. It is so easy to get caught up in the big picture and forget about the minor details that play a big role in an interview. Hovanec suggests to get all of your interview gear ready. It is important to pick out everything you are going to wear, make sure it is neat and clean, and compile everything together that is needed for the interview. She advises interviewees to eat a good meal and cover your tracks with mouthwash and a thorough teeth brushing. An interviewer does not want to be hungry but also should not eat such a heavy meal that they are tired and sluggish. She notes the importance of being familiar with where you are going and allowing plenty of time to get there. I definitely agree with this because it seems like every time I do not do something like this I end up getting caught up in all kind of delays that I never planned for. Lastly, she adds the significance of being conscious of your professionalism as soon as you get to the parking lot. It is very professional to be kind and considerate to everyone you encounter and to also have good manners and turn off your cell phone. I think that this was another well written and concise article that is very helpful for someone about to go into an interview. Both of these articles were very insightful and helpful.