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SEO Career Program

SEO Career Program. Overview of Interview Process Elisa Ramos. Agenda. SEO Interview Overview Interview Scheduling System Preparation What we look for Tips for Interviewing. Interview Overview. Phone Screen by invitation only (20 minutes)

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SEO Career Program

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  1. SEO Career Program Overview of Interview Process Elisa Ramos

  2. Agenda • SEO Interview Overview • Interview Scheduling System • Preparation • What we look for • Tips for Interviewing

  3. Interview Overview • Phone Screen by invitation only (20 minutes) • In-person interview by invitation only (30 minutes) • Location: Several major cities • Interviewees must arrange and pay for travel and lodging • Critical behavior interview & case question • Staff, alumni, partner representatives • For certain programs there will be a follow-up The interview is most important part of the process!

  4. Interview Scheduling System • New Appointment – “Click Here” • Choose a new username and password (different from phone screen) when you register • Changes/Cancellations – Log In New 

  5. Interview Scheduling System • Choose a location, choose Find First, select a date/time, register • Changes /Cancellations Spyglass for address details

  6. Rescheduling • Go into Time Trade: • Choose my appointments • Cancel/old appt. • Select a new appointment • If the day of: email interview@seo-usa.org • Emergencies only

  7. Preparation

  8. What To Wear • Dress • Business formal • Conservative colors • Light vs. colors • Shirts (blue or white) • Suits (black or navy blue) • Use what you have that conforms these standards

  9. What To Bring • What to bring • Photo ID - College or State • Resume • Pen and paper • Recommendation and Official transcript • Bring to interview • Fax: (646) 402-6693 • Mail: 55 Exchange Place, Suite 601, NYC 10005

  10. HOW TO PREPARE SELL YOURSELF!

  11. The Ideal Candidate • Ability • Grasps concepts quickly • Professional, academic or extracurricular experiences • Willingness • Drive to understand the industry, roles and responsibilities • Demonstrated passion for the business (current events) • Fit • Positive, professional demeanor • Commitment to community service Would you hire you?

  12. Tips For Interviewing

  13. Ability • Case Studies • Identify problems • Analytical skills • Problem-solving process • Mental calculation ability

  14. Ability • Academics • Relevant coursework and grades • Extracurricular activities • Leadership/key responsibilities • Relevant activities • Past Work Experiences • How did you add value? • What did you learn? • How do the skills increase your candidacy?

  15. Willingness • Know the type of personality needed in the program area and be able to discuss how you meet the personality characteristics • Read vault guides, • Contact SEO Alums • If possible, talk to industry professionals • Think about previous experiences in your life that will convey these characteristics

  16. Fit • Know your story • Why you want to do the job • Know your resume and incorporate details into answers to demonstrate abilities • Demonstrate passion • Program interest and how it relates to you • Transferrable skills from past jobs • Personal preferences and how it aligns with jobs

  17. Fit • Be knowledgeable of the Markets • Read (WSJ, NY Times Dealbook, Barrons, CBSmarketwatch.com, Economist, blogs) • Be able to articulate financial market trends • Express opinion

  18. Fit • Demonstrate a passion for the markets • Conduct trading simulations • Virtual Stock exchange (http://vse.marketwatch.com/Game/Homepage.aspx) • Develop views on stories you are following • Ex. Where do you think gold will be by this time next year and why? • Ex. What is your outlook for unemployment over the next 2 years and why? • Views should demonstrate that are actively reading

  19. Tips For Interview • Be relaxed • Approach the interview with a plan • Make eye contact • Be conversational and make a connection with interviewers • Be enthusiastic • Use voice inflections • Have questions

  20. HOW TO PREPARE • Understanding of SEO • Research SEO website • Contact SEO alums • Thorough understanding of Program Interests • SEO webinars • Contact SEO Alums • Research Partner Websites

  21. HOW TO PREPARE • Fit • Professional demeanor • Ability to communicate in a professional • Professional etiquette • Ability to communicate with diverse people • Examples of dealing with different types of personalities • Teamwork examples • Ability to resolve differences in order to accomplish goals

  22. HOW TO PREPARE • 2 types of bad • Too Much information – • Do not monopolize the conversation • Be brief and concise • Incomplete – not enough information to make any conclusions about you • Hi, I am interested in investment banking

  23. Good Luck!

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