…because you can’t stay in school forever! interview strategies
TRANSCRIPT
…because you can’t stay in school forever!
Interview Strategies
www.Careers.umd.edu www.PresidentsPromise.umd.edu 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Interviewers want to know:
1. Why are you interested in the school or program?
2. Why should they be interested in you?3. How will you fit in? Give examples.4. Do you have the skills, knowledge, and
experience?
www.Careers.umd.edu www.PresidentsPromise.umd.edu 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Before you go to the interview…
Know yourself: • Strengths, weaknesses, skills, experiences, selling points, etc.
Know the school/program: • Complete your research online, by networking, requesting
information, etc.
www.Careers.umd.edu www.PresidentsPromise.umd.edu 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Before you go to the interview…cont.
• Practice answering questions (Virtual Mock Interview)
• Map your route, how long it will take, etc.
• Prepare your interview attire
www.Careers.umd.edu www.PresidentsPromise.umd.edu 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Ways to Research Professional Schools
• MSAR, ADEA Guide, College Information Booklet (CIB)
• School Websites• Speak with your student host in advance• Speak to UMD students already attending (ELMS)• Attend their visit days and special programs• Professional School Fair - April 11, 2012
www.Careers.umd.edu www.PresidentsPromise.umd.edu 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Interview Attire
• Wear attire before the interview (especially the shoes)
• When in doubt ask
Things to remember: Conservative Color for Suit Cologne/perfume Clean finger nails Clean shaven Avoid busy prints Little jewelry Closed-toe shoes Non-scuffed shoe Correct fitting clothes Trimmed hair
www.Careers.umd.edu www.PresidentsPromise.umd.edu 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Going into the interview
• Arrive 10-15 minutes early• Bring breath mints• Be pleasant to everyone• Visit the restroom one more time • Read the school’s material and pay
careful attention to all presentations• Make eye contact and prepare to shake
hands
www.Careers.umd.edu www.PresidentsPromise.umd.edu 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
General Interview Tips
• Avoid answering questions with yes/no• Be aware of your body language • Avoid nervous mannerisms • Act with confidence• Ask for question clarification, if needed• Answer questions in two minutes or less
www.Careers.umd.edu www.PresidentsPromise.umd.edu 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
General Interview Tips…cont.The STAR Method
S = Situation
T = Task
A = Action
R = Result
www.Careers.umd.edu www.PresidentsPromise.umd.edu 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Ways to Sabotage Your Interview• Lacking enthusiasm• Poor interpersonal skills • Being unprepared• Revealing weakness • Unclear goals• Gossiping/using bad language in informal
settings• Not selling yourself • Being unclear about interests• Not knowing the climate• Asking uneducated ?s
www.Careers.umd.edu www.PresidentsPromise.umd.edu 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Two questions to prepare for
Tell me about yourself.
Why do you want to be a XXXX?
www.Careers.umd.edu www.PresidentsPromise.umd.edu 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Interviewing Resources
• Books in Resource Room• Virtual Mock Interview• Terp Guide: Internship & Job Search• www.careers.umd.edu
Any Questions??
www.Careers.umd.edu www.PresidentsPromise.umd.edu 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Contact Us
• Becky Z. Kenemutho [email protected] 301-405-0528
• Rachel Wobrak
o [email protected] 301-314-7242
• Wendy Loughlin
o [email protected] 301-405-7805
• Reed-Yorke Health Professionals Advising Office
o 1210 H.J. Patterson Hallo [email protected] 301-405-7805