As someone who's had more than a handful of "final stage" job interviews in my career as a journalist, I can tell you that, unfortunately, it never gets any less nerve-wrecking. The interview itself is usually over before you know it—the real challenge lies in the meticulous prep beforehand. Between rehearsing answers to every possible question in the hope of standing out, and psyching yourself out with thoughts like “you’re never going to get it anyway,” the true test begins the evening before.
You see, that’s when I’m pulling together my outfit, laying out accessories and considering the finer details that will tie everything together—right down to the fragrance I’ll spritz on before walking out the door.
