<p>How did you recognize your interviewer?</p>
<p>I usually tell my interviewees something that will help them find me, but honestly, it's not really necessary. You guys are pretty easy to pick out when you walk in the door. I just look for the lone 17-18 yr old who is looking around awkwardly. ;) The interviewer will probably identify you and catch your eye.</p>
<p>Of course, you could always ask ahead of time how you will recognize your interviewer.</p>
<p>i googled her picture online first and found out a bit about her background as well. it sure helped me recognize her in the cafe.</p>
<p>Put up a sign on ur head saying</p>
<p>"X college interviewer, come here"</p>
<p>:D</p>
<p>I put a college brochure on the table where I'm sitting.</p>
<p>Read the thread about people that missed their interviewers because</p>
<p>someone went to the wrong starbucks (two nearby)
sat back to back for half an hour
one person was inside waiting and one was outside
one student was studying and hardly looked up assuming the interviewer would spot her (didn't)
got the time wrong</p>
<p>so, be sure and confirm location</p>
<p>and if you are early, look around, and get a table, and LOOK AROUND, and don't be embarrassed to ask a likely candidate if they are Ms. Smith. If they are, good, if not, no big deal.</p>
<p>Exchanged cell-phone numbers.</p>
<p>Should i order something to drink in the cafe?</p>
<p>It was kinda funny when i went to starbucks for my inteview. I walked in at the exact minute the interview was scheduled, and looked around dumbfoundedly for like five whole agonizing minutes before the guy decided to walk out from behind a pillar. I was moderately dressed up, too- i mean cmon gimme a break dude! It went well tho. BTW i didn't order anything. i didnt know if that was good cause he asked but i heard somewhere that you prob want to be talkin and not drinkin. Although, my mouth did get a little dry during the ordeal so u may want to get something and just leave it there if you need it. Som'n cheap prob, not Mr. Bigshot k?? ha</p>
<p>I had two interviews at Starbucks and ordered drinks each time. It gives you something to hold (if you tend to fidget with your hands when you're nervous, like I do) and keeps your throat from getting dry.</p>
<p>"Should i order something to drink in the cafe?"</p>
<p>If you want something, order something. If not, no problem. You are in a cafe, after all. It's entirely appropriate to drink.</p>
<p>Well, the first time, my interviewer waited for me outside of Starbucks, and she gave me identifying characteristics about herself (brown, curly hair). The second time I had an interview at a Starbucks she had red, curly hair, and well, nobody else had red hair. I had a problem that time too, but luckily I got there early. My problem was that there were two Starbucks across the street from one another; she intended for us to go to one. We ended up going to the other one, lol... because the first one was full. </p>
<p>The other interview I had was at the alum's apartment. I didn't really like it - a bit uncomfortable, but what can you do? </p>
<p>Don't worry - give each other cell numbers or tell your interviewer what you're going to be wearing. Wait outside. It'll all go well! :)</p>
<p>they usually wear their school sweatshirts. Mine wore a MIT sweatshirt so really easy to recognize.</p>
<p>Exchange cell phone numbers. Also, you can tell them what you're wearing. Try to sit near the window/door.</p>
<p>Mine wore a Princeton baseball cap. Don't be afraid to ask if someone is there for an interview if it comes down to it. Odds are they're getting nervous looking for you too.</p>
<p>If I were you, I would always always get their cell phone number (actually had an interviewer who forgot about the interview, so I had to call her) and just ask them candidly: Is there some way I can identify you?</p>
<p>To be honest, I was always ok with just the cell phone...I was usually in an office where it was easy to identify them or they were somehow able to identify me (I either wore a suit or a preppy sweater, so I stuck out like a sore thumb)</p>
<p>And I always recommend that you buy a drink. Looks kind of awkward if you don't, and if you're thinking about a question, nothing like a quick sip to give you some extra time.</p>
<p>Anyway, best of luck.</p>
<p>heh. when I interviewed at a cafe I built a little pyramid out of napkins and condiments and stuck a makeshift sign on top that said something to the effect of "I'm looking for XXYY, are YOU XXYY??!!" My interviewer found it amusing and it ended up being a nice ice-breaker.</p>