Career Services: Interview Workshop

When the students entered the workshop, we were greeted and asked to tell Carrie Brooks a bit about ourselves. She put each of us on the spotlight, so we needed to say what first came to our mind as well as prioritizing how we want to present ourselves.

But after the never-ending handshake from my mock-interview, she told me that she was slightly nervous, which brings me to my first point: nervousness happens on both ends. Not only was I nervous, but she was as well. Sometimes we forget that our interviewers are NOT machines. They're human beings; they feel emotions too.

There were a couple of prompts/questions that dove into knowing more about ourselves.

1. "Tell me a bit about you"
1.  How do you see yourself?
2. "What are some of your accomplishments?"
1. What can you do?
2. How do you fit in to [insert institution name]
3. "How do others see you (i.e. teachers, former employers, etc.)"

Some other things to consider when being in an interview: your goals, skill set, strengths and weaknesses (but emphasize or go back to your strengths).

The main thing though is "WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO OFFER"
                 Why do they want you? Why should they hire you instead of someone else?

There were also handouts on "Personal Branding" (how you can stand out) and "Preparing for a Job Interview" (proper interview etiquette).