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Interviewing for Success Strommen Career and Internship Center Anderson Hall, Lower Level 612-330-1148

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Interviewing for Success

Strommen Career and Internship Center

Anderson Hall, Lower Level612-330-1148

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Introducing our new Mascot...

Victor Vocation “V.V.”

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Careers and Internships Wiki

http://cswl.pbworks.com/

Interview Stream

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Types of InterviewsScreening Interview

On-site Interview

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Before the Interview Know the job requirements

Know yourself

Research the organization

Prepare questions

Practice

Have your outfit ready

Know where to go

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Day of the InterviewRemember... the interview starts as

soon as you walk in the door and ends once you are out the door

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Day of the Interview Arrive early

Introduce yourself

Be professional

Watch your eye contact and body language

May bring and use your portfolio

Answer questions

Ask questions

Do not bring up salary or benefits

Get business cards

Close the interview

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Behavioral Questions Prove yourself by telling stories of past

accomplishments

Helps predict behavior

Answer according to the CAR method:

C = Context

A = Action

R = Results

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Sample Behavioral Questions Give me an example of an accomplishment you are

proud of

Tell me about a time you had multiple assignments to complete and how did you prioritize

Describe a situation where you had a work as part of a team to achieve a goal

Tell me about a time you had to use strong leadership skills

Describe a situation in which you had to work under pressure

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Other Sample Questions Tell me about yourself

Why are interested in this position?

What makes you qualified for this position?

Why do you want to work for our organization?

What are your strengths?

What are your weaknesses?

What are your career goals?

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More Sample Questions What motivates you in work setting?

How does your education relate to our needs?

Why did you choose your major?

Why did you leave your last job?

Why are you interested in this field?

What role do you usually play in group or team situations?

Others????

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After the Interview Send a thank you note

Follow-up

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Interviewing at the Fair Screening interviews

Research the organizations

Know how you meet the job requirements

Sell your experience and activities

Practice before you go

Follow-up afterwards

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Questions?

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Upcoming Events MN Private College Job and Internship Fair

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 

Job Search Group

Tuesdays, Feb. 23, March 9, March 23, April 6 and April 13

Pathways to Careers in the Arts

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Idealist Nonprofit Fair

Tuesday, April 13, 2010