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Many pageant contestants will spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars on personal training, hair, makeup, clothes and evening gown, yet when it comes to interview, most contestants go into it with little or no preparation at all! They foolishly think that if they are "just themselves" or if they are "conversational," they'll do fine. Or, they’ve probably been told by friends or family that if they "practice answering questions" that's enough. It’s not. Just "being yourself" or repeating questions and answers over and over again is completely useless -- first you need an interview plan. You need to craft and develop your strategy and your message before you even enter the interview room! Have you decided what you want the judges to know about you by the time you leave that room? Have you thought about how to best present yourself? Have you thought about what kind of person you are and what you will bring to the crown that is different from all the other contestants? Do you know how to use your limited time wisely and really get the most out of your interview?
Erika
will help you develop your message through a proven technique that will
eliminate your anxiety, boost your confidence, and provide you with a way to
present your true and best self to the judges, both on stage and in the
interview room.
You While many coaches talk about conceptual approaches to interview, Erika gives you concrete, practical instruction combined with technique and theory, that you can, and will, actually use. Specifically tailored to meet your needs and reflect your own individual accomplishments and unique personality, Erika will develop a session schedule that will maximize your limited pre-pageant time efficiently and effectively. Moreover, unlike many other coaches, Erika has years of personal experience in the pageant industry, not only as a former pageant finalist, but as the daughter of a former Miss America Top 5 finalist and former executive director of a Miss America state preliminary competition. Be wary of former contestants turned instant "coaches" - few, if any, have the time-tested proven experience that yields years and years of consistent winners across a multitude of pageant systems, and more importantly, even fewer really know how to truly teach what they may know. Erika's background as a former professor and current practicing attorney ensures that she can deliver effective and efficient teaching in the learning style that best suits you. She will also counsel you on maintaining your focus and confidence not only during interview, but during the entire competition process. Even after you win, Erika can provide valuable guidance for personal appearances and public speaking engagements during your reign.
Pageant training typically begins ten to twelve weeks in advance of the pageant, and for interview training, we recommend a minimum of six sessions to truly develop the technique and effectively answer over 500 of our sample questions. Pageant referrals and gallery of winners
Contact me via e-mail at elk@pageantprep.com or by telephone at (401)270-3713. Find out more information about becoming a contestant in your local and national pageants:
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The
reality is-
interview is the most important aspect of pageant
competition.
It's typically the FIRST TIME the judges see you, and the
time when judges make their choice about whom to watch later on the competition
stage. It's also the portion of the pageant that most people feel the most
nervous about - with good reason.
