How I Walked Into an Interview I Didn’t Know About, And Left Knowing I Belonged
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23 days ago
Today, something unexpected happened, I attended an impromptu interview.
My phone had been unavailable for a while, and I missed the prior notice. Apparently, I had been recommended for a role in my faculty’s newly elected administration: Assistant Head of PR and Head of Photography.
And guess what? I only found out about the interview today, the very same day.
But I didn’t flinch. I didn’t panic. I didn’t even fidget. Instead, I made myself comfortable. Why? Because deep down, I had always envisioned serving in this capacity. I had nurtured the idea. I had prepared mentally. So when the opportunity came, though abrupt, it didn’t catch me off guard. The vision was already in place.
When it was time, I walked in confidently.
On the panel were the newly elected President, Vice President, General Secretary, and the Public Relations Officer, the top four. Despite the surprise, they already knew who I was. My influence within and outside the faculty had built a level of visibility over time. It almost felt like the interview wasn’t necessary, but I still submitted myself to protocol.
You see, no matter how visible or respected you are, structure must be honored.
Other candidates spent 20 to 30 minutes. Mine? Barely seven to eight. And truthfully, I did most of the talking. It wasn’t stiff, it felt more like a conversation. If anything, it was as though I was educating them, not the other way around.
It turned out to be one of the calmest, most composed interviews I have ever had.
Why? Because I was prepared. I knew my stuff. My words, my confidence, my delivery, they all came from a place of clarity and intentionality. I wasn’t pretending. I was simply being what I had trained for.
And that is the lesson: confidence and competence flow from preparation.
When people panic before interviews or exams, it is often not fear, it is lack of readiness. Doubt grows in the absence of diligence. When you are ready, you don’t fake calm, you carry it.
From the moment I walked in, I addressed everyone properly. Despite knowing some of them beforehand, I didn’t blur the lines. I kept it professional, because formality should never be mistaken for familiarity, especially in spaces of honor.
The questions were fresh, but my responses were intentional. And I believe it was one of the best interviews they had that day.
One more thing I have learned: thinking on your feet comes from being solution-driven. When your mind is wired for impact, answers come naturally.
So yes, that was the highlight of my day.
If there is one takeaway, it is this:
Confidence and competence are born from preparation and purpose.
You don’t wait to get there, you dream it, prepare for it, and walk into it like you belong there.
👉 Have you ever been caught off guard by an unexpected opportunity, and realized you were more prepared than you thought? I’d love to hear your story.
