Hey! Welcome back to Public Kayfabe, your one-stop shop on how to land and execute top interviews with wrestling’s elite.
To recap last week’s installment, you began prepping the types of questions to ask during your interview, what topics to avoid and you have freaked out twice already in this process!
You also were probably left wondering how you were going to keep your composure and focus during the interview, right? Well fear not, because today’s lesson will be the first of two parts on the etiquette techniques you need to execute a flawless interview.
Prior to your big day, confirm the date, venue and time with your subject. I know, that should be a given, right? However, you would be amazed by how many people book an interview and show up late, they go to the wrong location, all for having it marked wrong on their calendar. Confirming your details prevents any hiccups and is incredibly professional.
OK, it’s interview day! Now let’s peek at your wardrobe. Are we lookin’ fresh or are we feelin’ frumpy? For a casual in-person interview, a go-to outfit is a nice pair of jeans, a sensible pair of shoes, a dressy type of plain t-shirt and blazer over that. You want to look to professional, but still be able to acclimate to the casual conversation you want to have with your subject. Do NOT, I repeat – DO NOT show up in the wrestler’s merchandise and/or with a replica championship belt on. Yes, you can be a fan, but you’re a professional first. Once you’re dressed, look in the mirror and ask yourself; “Are you ready?” With that, grab your notepad, your pen and hit the road!
By now you’re probably starting to become a little anxious. Breathe! Everything you’re experiencing is natural. The nervousness you have means you’re excited for this opportunity and understand the significance of what you’re about to do. However, all those freak outs need to be at home or in the car on the way to your interview. There’s an old saying in the wrestling business that goes; “Act like you’ve been here before,” which means to act natural and be professional.
Now that you’re prepped, primed and ready to go; arrive 15 minutes early to the venue and grab a seat. Once they arrive make sure to greet your subject with a firm handshake and eye contact. OK kid, it’s showtime!
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