Transcript Presentation: Interview Strategies from the Career Center

Interview Strategies
…because you can’t stay in school forever!
Interviewers want to know:
1. Why
are you interested in the school or
program?
2. Why should they be interested in you?
3. How will you fit in? Give examples.
4. Do you have the skills, knowledge, and
experience?
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Before you go to the interview…
Know
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Strengths, weaknesses, skills, experiences, selling points, etc.
Know
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yourself:
the school/program:
Complete your research online, by networking, requesting
information, etc.
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Before you go to the
interview…cont.
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Practice answering questions (Virtual
Mock Interview)
Map your route, how long it will take,
etc.
Prepare your interview attire
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Ways to Research Professional
Schools
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MSAR, ADEA Guide, College Information Booklet
(CIB)
School Websites
Speak with your student host in advance
Speak to UMD students already attending (ELMS)
Attend their visit days and special programs
Professional School Fair - April 11, 2012
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Interview Attire
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Wear attire before the interview (especially the
shoes)
When in doubt ask
 Things to remember:
 Conservative Color for Suit
 Clean finger nails
 Avoid busy prints
 Closed-toe shoes
 Correct fitting clothes
Cologne/perfume
Clean shaven
Little jewelry
Non-scuffed shoe
Trimmed hair
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Going into the interview
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Arrive 10-15 minutes early
Bring breath mints
Be pleasant to everyone
Visit the restroom one more time
Read the school’s material and pay
careful attention to all presentations
Make eye contact and prepare to shake
hands
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General Interview Tips
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Avoid answering questions with yes/no
Be aware of your body language
Avoid nervous mannerisms
Act with confidence
Ask for question clarification, if needed
Answer questions in two minutes or less
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General Interview Tips…cont.
The STAR Method
S = Situation
T = Task
A = Action
R = Result
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Ways to Sabotage Your Interview
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Lacking enthusiasm
Poor interpersonal skills
Being unprepared
Revealing weakness
Unclear goals
Gossiping/using bad language in informal
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Not selling yourself
Being unclear about interests
Not knowing the climate
Asking uneducated ?s
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Two questions to prepare for
Tell
me about yourself.
Why
do you want to be a XXXX?
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Interviewing Resources
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Books in Resource Room
Virtual Mock Interview
Terp Guide: Internship & Job Search
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Any Questions??
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Contact Us
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Becky Z. Kenemuth
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Rachel Wobrak
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Wendy Loughlin
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Professionals Advising
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