Writing an interview script, or formulating appropriate responses to anticipated interview questions, gives you the opportunity to flesh out the dialogue you want to use during an interview. While writing an interview script is ideal for interview preparation, when it comes down to the live interview, you should be ready to go “off script.” Ideally, your goal should be to engage in conversation with an interviewer, employing prepared elements from your script without sounding canned or rehearsed. You may consider the following;

1. Formulate a response to typical introductory interview questions. Regardless of the line of work you are in, most common interviews start off with an invitation to discuss your background, your education and your previous work experience.
2. Write responses to interview questions that relate to what you consider to be your professional strengths and weaknesses.
3. Anticipate questions that relate to your industry and to hypothetical issues you might encounter in the job you’re seeking. For example, if you are applying for a job in publishing, you can anticipate questions related to fact-checking, meeting deadlines and working with a multidisciplinary team in producing publications.
4. Write a series of questions that are appropriate to ask the hiring manager as part of the interview process. For example, you may wish to ask for additional details about the job.
5. Script a summary to utilize when the interview is drawing to a close. The summary should reiterate your interest in the position and inquire if the hiring manager needs additional information about your background or your experience. Thank the interviewer for her time at the end of your interview.