Interviews

[sis_sarah]

So as normal, everyone has to apply for colleges then either go for an interview or they come dwn ure school and interview you...

Now I go to an Islamic school (girls) so they tend to ask some questions that they usually dont ask others... like 'you do know that there are gonna be boys in the college right?' - *rolls eyes* well ofcourse i know theres gnna be guys, and usually when i'm asked stupid questions like that i tend to give back sharp snappy answers (what? dnt tell me u wouldnt answer back something smart ;)) and other questions like 'how will u interact with the boys' or 'will u be dressing like that' (please, its a scarf and well yeah course i'll be wearing my scarf, is tht a problem'...

so if u kinda get my drift... just wanted to ask, how can i answer in the nicest way possible... obviously u want to make a good impression in an interview... so any tips/advice anyone?

[muhammed_1428]

Answer with the words they used to phrase the question, i.e. "Are you aware?" --> Yes, I'm aware and fine with it.

"Will you be wearing this on campus?" --> Yes I will be, I'm aware many Muslim women from secular schools also do? (or just the 'I will be' part...)

Best not to be too much of a 'smart alec', you may end up shooting yourself in the foot if the conversation goes elsewhere...

[Hafsah]

try not to be a smart alec...you don't want to come across as rude, perhaps make a joke of it..but practice in your head (again you dont want to come across as sarky/rude)

yes it can be annoying when people ask stupid questions..but such is life