Interview advice

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I have an interview for a lab tech position in two days. I've done some research on the company and am generally aware of what they are looking for, but I am unsure if I am able to communicate this effectively, I tend to stutter or have long pauses in my conversations. That doesn't inspire confidence in employers.

They're generally looking for someone who can interact with customers. Of course, I would treat customers with politeness, I'd say things like "Welcome to (company name), how may I help you?" "Do you need anything?" "Have a nice day." Those are easy, stock phrases in response to expected situations. I've been able to get through life by simply using an array of stock phrases to expected situations. Unfortunately, an interview is a dynamic conversation, my weakness.
They're looking for a lab tech, so I know they are someone for someone with the following traits, Personable, Attention to Detail, Hardworking, comfortable around patients.

Now I've got great attention to detail, I work hard, and I am comfortable around customers as long as they don't try to make too much small talk (Like a half-hour conversation, instead of just a few minutes). I'm not very personable, unfortunately.

My problem is communicating that effectively, so any advice would be very helpful, thanks.

Make sure you look the interviewer in the eye when you first meet him/her.

And shakes hands with a decent intensity----not so your hands just flop down.

Men usually like a firm handshake. Women.....not-so-firm, but not weak, either.

Well, I think the interview went well. It was short and had no trick questions, it would seem like they have trouble filling the position, due to commute problems and strange hours problems, both of which I have no problems with. The pay is rather low, as due to said commute problems, I'll need to pay for public transportation, which is expensive in New York, however, I'd rather have a job to add another year of experience and possible recommendations, then have no job. As every single application, I have sent out has not even seen a reply, save one and it was a rejection. Well, hopefully, I'll get the job.

Congrats on the interview. I hope you are offered the position!

I have similar interview concerns. I have two behind me (no job offers) and more in my future... supposedly... if I could get a move on it.

@SharonB, we just need to persevere, at least it's not 2008.

LOL. Funny (weird) that you chose that year, that was a bad, bad year for me. Thank goodness it's not 2008 again!! !! !! Here's to 2020!! Authenticity and inclusion.