| So,
you've landed an interview for a seemingly wonderful job!
Now what? Successful interviewing will be essential
in order for you to lock in an offer. This webshop will provide
you with tips and strategies for effective interviewing from
preparation through delivery.
Let's
start by visiting a couple of sites that will provide you
with an overview of the keys to positive interviewing:
Many
of today's recruiters have adopted behavioral
interviewing as their preferred method of screening
candidates. Learn how to prepare for this common interviewing
approach by visiting Behavior
Based Interviewing or by seeing some
sample behavioral interview questions, both from
the University of Montana. Want to avoid some of the typical
interviewing blunders?
Review "Ten
Common Interview Mistakes and How to Avoid Them"
from the Wall Street Journal.
Here's
some tips for handling tough interview questions from Monster.com
Gathering
background information on employers
is crucial element for successful interview preparation. Review
our "Company Information" links to gain perspective
on this process. To assist with your search you can now access
LEXIS-NEXIS
Universe from campus to help research employers.
Some
companies (especially management consulting firms) require
candidates to analyze cases and articulate approaches to solving
business problems as part of the interview process. Some pointers
for dealing with these situations are covered in this helpful
article: Mastering
The Case Interview.
Visit
JobSmart
for salary survey information in a broad array of fields.
Ask Mike or Donna in Career Services for copies of the National
Association of Colleges and Employers survey of entry level
salaries for college graduates.
Visit
Effectively
Negotiating Salary Packages from Jobtrak for some tips
on salary negotiation. Please speak with Mike or Donna
regarding the appropriateness of salary negotiation in your
field of interest.
Practice
Makes Perfect (or at least leads to improvement). Schedule
a mock or simulated interview with Mike or Donna to try out
interviewing in a no risk atmosphere.
Career
Services produces a variety of handouts regarding interviewing
including a list of commonly asked questions. You can access
these online, or stop by and pick up copies!
Feedback
about this webshop? Questions? Let me know!
Mike Profita
Director
Career Services
extension 5790
mprofita@skidmore.edu
Two
other counselors and I offer in-person Walk- Ins (consults
offered on a first-come/first-served basis for 20 minutes
each):
Office
Hours and Appointments
Counselors are also available by appointment for more
in-depth discussions. Call 518-580-5790 to schedule an appointment.
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