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Ace Your Interview

Ace Your Interview. Eduardo M. Najera Ortega Career Advisor. Overview. Before the interview Types of interviews & questions Response tips & approaches to questions After the interview. Before the Interview. Research the company and analyze the position description

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Ace Your Interview

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  1. Ace Your Interview Eduardo M. Najera OrtegaCareer Advisor

  2. Overview Before the interview Types of interviews & questions Response tips & approaches to questions After the interview

  3. Before the Interview Research the company and analyze the position description Assess your strengths & value add – what are your short-comings or gaps for the position Prepare your interview attire in advance Prepare questions to ask the interviewer(s)

  4. Research: To Get the Gig, know the JIG! JOB What skills does the job require? What are roles and responsibilities? INDUSTRY A particular form or branch of economic or commercial activity GROUP (ORGANIZATIONS & PEOPLE) How big is the organization? What’s the history? What do they do? Who will you be working with? What are their interests?

  5. Assess your strengths & value add • What happens if you don’t have a skill they are looking for? • Identify and articulate a concrete example of an experience that can serve as a substitute for that skill • Express your interest to have that skill be a greater part of your experience • Focus on transferable skills rather than relevant experience

  6. Questions to ask the interviewer(s) • Avoid asking questions that could easily be answered by looking online or in an organization’s website. • Do ask questions regarding: • The interviewers perspective of the organization’s culture, environment and/or business structure • Policies concerning diversity, LGBTQ+, and professional/community building

  7. Types of Interview Questions • The basics • Tell me about yourself or Walk me through your resume • What are your strengths & weaknesses • Off-the resume & experience verification • What do you enjoy to do in your free time? • How long did you work at X place? • Why did you choose to attend Dartmouth College? • Fit/Culture • Why are you interested in this position? • How does this opportunity align with your career goals? • Behavioral & Situational • Tell me about a time… • Provide an instance when… • Technical/Analytical/Quantitative • More specific to finance, consulting and technology related experiences • Case interviewing • Specific to consulting interviews

  8. Approaches to Behavioral Questions

  9. S.T.A.R. • Situations or Tasks that reflect favorable behaviors or actions • Action: Specific steps Youtook to address the situation/task • Result: Direct outcomes of your actions *Make sure stories have beginning, middle and end

  10. After The Interview 1. Ask for Business Card. 2. Ask What Happens Next. 3. Send Thank You Letter Within 24 Hours

  11. Thank You Notes Highlight Why you are especially interested in the position One thing you learned about the job or organization in the interview One skill you hope to apply in the position if hired

  12. Traps To Avoid • Weak handshake, poor eye contact, poor posture • Lack of enthusiasm, lack of focus • Lack of research on organization/field • Rambling answers/answers that are too short, vague • Inability to clearly articulate transferable skills • Claiming skills you don’t possess • Being overly modest or conceited • Putting down professors, previous employers • Lack of questions at end of interview • Lack of originality (I like to solve problems)

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