Every company, industry, and role should be placing an emphasis on how to make their work environment more aware of, and proactive towards, issues of antiracism. Your interview is a time to assess their progress towards this goal, and for them to assess your contribution to their initiatives. Prepare to highlight your own values right…
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 4:00pm – 5:00pm MDT To Register Few things create stress, anticipation, and fear quite like the prospect of an interview. Take a deep breath, relax, and concentrate on how to sell yourself most effectively. An interview enables an employer to evaluate a candidate’s personality, qualifications, non-verbal communication, punctuality, and general appearance. An interview also enables…
by Victorio Duran III | July 16, 2021Reposted from Vault Employers talk a lot about diversity and inclusion. In fact, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a company that doesn’t say they’re diverse and inclusive. Companies make these claims on their web sites, in job descriptions, and at career fairs. But how do you know if companies truly…
byLily ZhangReposted from The Muse Having conducted hundreds of interviews—both mock interviews with career coaching clients and real interviews as part of search committees—and seen what the outcomes are, I can say with confidence that getting through the hiring process and landing a job is not just about whether or not you can do the job. It’s…
by Jaclyn Westlakere-posted from The Muse The pandemic affected all of us in one way or another (often in many more ways than one), so it’s probably inevitable that COVID-19 will be on our minds for the foreseeable future. We’re still processing what we’ve gone through (and will continue to experience) and that means you…
by Quinisha Jackson-Wright Rule number one: Don’t be fake. Click the button below to learn how to answer this hard hitting question!
by Lily Zhang This question is sure to come up in any job interview you do. Why not nail the answer and impress the interviewer? How To Answer
by Wayne Mui | October 27, 2020Reposted from Vault Employers are constantly looking for candidates with a clear understanding of what they want in their careers. And one of the best ways in which employers assess this during an interview is through questions candidates ask at the end. This is why asking insightful questions during an…
by Jaclyn WestlakeRe-posted from THE MUSE Hot Jobs on The MuseSALES JOBSMARKETING JOBSPRODUCT JOBSSOFTWARE ENGINEERING JOBSEXPLORE ALL JOBSbyJaclyn Westlake Ask anyone who’s transitioned from working in an office to working from home and they’ll tell you: It’s not the same. While working from home comes with some undeniable luxuries (like no commute and the ability to work in your…
by Natalie Fisher | March 12, 2019 Re-posted from Vault In interviews, standing apart from the hoards of other job candidates means showing your interviewers how you’re different. This is where it pays to express your own personality, rather than exhibiting a rigid, polished, robotic side. Of course, expressing your personality doesn’t mean interviewing as if you’re speaking…
Burgeoning bankers beware—recruiting techniques continue to shift towards the electronic. Financial services giant JPMorgan announced that it will be drastically cutting down its presence at college career fairs and will be moving the entry phase of its recruitment process to a one-way video interview (i.e., pre-recorded, not with a person on the other side) accompanied by games…
51 Great Questions to Ask in an Interview By The Muse | Originally posted on The Muse.com You probably already know that an interview isn’t just a chance for the hiring manager to grill you with interview questions—it’s your opportunity to sniff out whether a job is the right fit for you. Which means: It’s important…
Interested in a technology career? Come practice your tech interviewing skills in this mock interview session with local tech and software company BombBomb! The interviews will be approximately 30 minutes with a general format. No special attire required (so come as you are). This will be a great chance to practice your skills with professional…
by HEATHER FREISERSponsored by Enterprise Holdings Re-posted from The Muse Loved because it’s predictable. Feared because it’s excruciatingly open-ended. “Tell me about yourself” may be the single-most prolific interview question known to man. Other variants include, “So let’s start with you—what brings you here today?” And, “Why don’t you kick it off by telling us a little…
by Derek Loosvelt | January 25, 2019 Re-posted from Vault I’ve spent many years on both sides of the interviewing table. I’ve interviewed for many positions, and I’ve interviewed many people for many positions. As an interviewee, I’ve made many mistakes. I’ve been unprepared, I’ve overshared, I’ve mumbled through answers, I’ve stumbled through answers, I’ve spoken too…
Check out these Elevator Pitch suggestions from our friends at the Harvard Business Review: (Full article here: https://hbr.org/2018/10/the-art-of-the-elevator-pitch?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social Keep it short. In his book Leading, venture capital investor Michael Moritz tells the story of two Stanford graduate students who walked into his office at Sequoia Capital and delivered the most concise business plan he had ever heard. Sergey…
PIFP Interview Preparation Sessions Selected for a first-round PIFP interview? You’ll want to attend one of the two interview prep sessions, where Career Coaches will overview the interview process, how to answer tricky questions, what to hear, how to follow up, and more. RSVPs are required! PIFP Interview Prep Session 1: Monday, February 4th 2019…
JANUARY 4, 2019 Reposted from Jobipedia The hardest part about the holidays is returning to reality after they’re over. For many students, this means returning to the job search. College seniors are especially likely to reach a near frenzy as the realization dawns that soon they will be finished with school and in desperate need…
by Natalie Fisher | January 02, 2019 Re-posted from Vault You probably know that most interviews end with the question, “Is there anything you’d like to ask me now?” But you might now know that this question is commonly used by hiring managers to determine how well you’ll fit with the company. For example, answering, “No, I…
by Kaitlin McManus | November 08, 2018 Re-posted from Vault Let me drop a quick truth-bomb on you: the more experience you have, the easier it is to fill your resumé. I know, right? Mind-blowing. If you’ve worked in an industry for years, your resumé should be loaded with quantifiable experience… But when you’re just starting out…you may…
by Vault Careers | October 03, 2018 Re-posted from Vault One of the more common interview questions you will receive is: “Tell me about yourself.” It’s often the first question you receive in an interview, and while it might seem, on the surface, to be a lazy and simple one, it’s actually quite calculated and complex. [This…
Re-posted from Jobipedia SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 You landed an interview! Congrats! Just as you’re about to do your touchdown dance, your interviewer says that will be a Behavioral Interview. But wait — what does that mean? Do you have to do something special for it? Our experts are here to answer. What is…
by Natalie Fisher | September 10, 2018 Re-posted from Vault You’ve practiced your answers, prepared questions you want to ask, and feel confident about going into your interview with a sense of direction. The only thing that’s got your nerves a little off balance is anticipating the small talk pre-interview—which interviewers often use to gauge your personality…
by Sarah Kuhn | August 24, 2018 Re-posted from Vault Many employers and recruiters now use video interviews. Sometimes video interviews are brief, timed recordings that ask candidates to answer general interview questions, and sometimes these are video meetings using Skype or other platforms. It’s important to remember that both types of video interviews are just as…
by Natalie Fisher | May 25, 2018 Re-posted from Vault One of the biggest mistakes interviewees make in interviews is believing they need to be polished, professional, and perfect all the time. Instead, what they need is to exhibit a few specific “soft skills.” And so, [READ MORE and] you’ll find these soft skills, along with examples…
by Lisa Rangel | May 15, 2018 Re-posted from Vault Researching the company you’re interviewing with is a must, and almost all job candidates do it to some degree. However, many candidates don’t research thoroughly enough or research the right things. So, below are the most important things to research about a company before an interview, which…
Sign up now while spots remain. Whether you have a specific interview coming soon, or just want to practice your skills and get feedback, this is a great time. Interviews will be held in the Career Center the afternoons of Tuesday, February 20, and Wednesday, February 21. Sign up for a specific time slot and…
by Isabel Sperry | January 22, 2018 Re-posted from Vault One of the most difficult questions you may face in a job interview is, “What is your weakness?” This question is hard to answer for several reasons. For starters, it’s hard for people to recognize their own flaws. What’s more, it’s even more difficult for people to…
If you applied to PIFP, and want to spend some time preparing for your interview, these sessions are for you. PIFP Interview Prep Sessions February 5, 4:00 to 5:30, in Gaylord (Worner Center) February 6, 12:00 to 1:30pm in McHugh Commons (above the Preserve) Join us to gain an understanding of the PIFP interview process, and…
by Jennifer Bewley via Fairygodboss | November 27, 2017 Re-posted from Vault In any job search, there’s a lot to overcome—from machine-based resume screening to narrow-minded hiring managers. That said, the No. 1 mistake most people make in interviews is within their control. You just have to learn how to speak up for yourself effectively, according to Gail Tiburzi…
