You’ve probably heard a ton of advice about ways to prepare for an interview, but just when you think you’ve heard it all, something jumps out that could actually work for you. The best tips in the world are some of the strangest, so here’s a look at some interesting ways to prepare for your executive job interview.

Prepare in an Office Space

While preparing for your interview, it doesn’t hurt to do so in a space that reminds you of a serious, office environment. For instance, if you have an office in your home, it’s good to organize your thoughts in this space. Occasionally, there’s nothing wrong with practicing for your interview with a TV blasting or your family vying for your attention, but a bit of practice in a more subdued, interview-like setting can get your mind prepared for an interview much more quickly.

Rehearse in Front of a Mirror

Another quirky, yet helpful, preparation tip is to consider rehearsing in front of a mirror. While you should have professional conversation down to a science, sometimes it’s good to be aware of the facial expressions you’re giving off, as well as how you hold your body during an interview. Very often, it’s difficult to know how the way that one holds his arms, sits, or looks around a room can affect the mesasge he’s trying to get across. Practice in front of the mirror helps you reign in your facial expressions and get rid of the nervous tics that might make an interviewer nervous or uncomfortable.

Talk in Front of Your Kids

A large aspect of interviewing at the executive level is being able to tell a good story about who you are and what you’ve accomplished while keeping the attention of everyone in the room. Children get bored very easily, which makes them perfect subjects for your story–try to get them interested and use clever word choice and other techniques, and if you can keep their attention, you’ll know that you’re doing quite well.

Don’t Rely On Your Resume

While you want to know what’s in your resume, executive biography and any other documents you’ve submitted, you don’t want the interviewer to feel as though you’re reading from them as you answer questions in your interview. If you do, the interview will not feel genuine. So as you practice, think about who you are, what you’ve accomplished, and what you’d like to accomplish on the job. A bit of confidence and honesty will help you a lot more in answering interview questions than a piece of paper.

You know the basics of preparing for your interview, so it’s always good to learn about those tips that may be a bit more quirky but could still work. Considering the above tips is a great way to get a step ahead of the competition in your job interview.