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Interviewing Skills

Prepare yourself for a powerful job interview.

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Interviewing Skills

Do you feel prepared for your next job interview?

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Interviewing Skills

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Preparing For Successful InterviewsClick here to follow the link

Interviewing Skills

• 30 Second Statements• Power Statements• Dress Appropriately

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Practice Activities

1. Create the content for your 30 second statements.

2. Practice creating power statements.

Following the example outlined on the Academic Discovery webpage, practice writing the following:

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Professional Dress for Interviews click here to follow the link

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Power of personal AppearanceClick here to follow the link

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Practice Activities

Practice Questions1. Tell me about a time when you worked effectively under

pressure?2. Tell me about a time when you handled a difficult

situation/conflict with a co-worker/supervisor?3. Tell me about a time when you were creative in solving a

problem?4. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a

problem?5. Tell me about a time when you had to deal with an angry

customer?6. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively?7. Tell me about a time when you surmounted a major obstacle?8. Tell me about a time when you demonstrated time

management skills?

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• How was the practice?• Were you able to articulate your thoughts

and feelings adequately?• What can you do to better prepare

yourself in the future?

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