Professional Documents
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– EEthics/Integrity
– C Creativity/Innovaation
– PProblem Solving//Analytical
– Strategic Ability
– R Risk‐Taking
Prepare forr tough questionns
Conduct coompany research h (which you learned how
to do durinng Me, Inc.)
Perform Infformation Intervviews
Type out thhe questions youu want to ask theem
Top 10 Behhavioral Questions
Durinng: Put Yourself in Their Shoes
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Before: Know Yo ourself
Take time to DISCOVER R to gain insight into your skills,
interessts, and values; UUnderstand how w they align with We w
will have a 30 We have a lot to cover in a very short
the opportunities you are targeting minutte interview time, so gett to the point
Undersstand your fit with the function, industries, and
companies you are targeting We wwant people If you are teentative, uncerttain,
Know yyour stories and how they relate e to your goals seeki ng a career in… unenthusiaastic, or confused d about your
career direcction, don’t wasste my time –
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Before: Networkk [have your story straight]
Talkingg to others is a great way to learrn more about
the commpany that you wouldn’t necesssarily learn
online We wwill be You are commpeting against equally
intervviewing a qualified peeople from this aand other great
Networking can provid de an opportunitty for you to
numbber of MBA prograams – say sometthing to
determmine fit; Fit is one
e of the primaryy reasons people e
candiidates for X convince mme I should hire yyou
leave
positiion
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Before: Know W What to Expect
Expect different types of interviews Expla in a little more I want you to back up your skills with
Expect different styles aboutt what you did specific exaamples and tell m me what YOU
A typiccal interview formmat: on th at project team personally d did, but don’t taake too
– Introduction/Small talk long…remeember, we have 30 minutes
– Tell me abou ut yourself/Walkk me through
your resume e
– They will askk you questions/have a
conversationn Durinng: Create a Positive Impressionn
– You will have e an opportunityy to ask First impresssions count
questions Dress for suuccess
– Closing and n next steps Arrive earlyy
Make small talk
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Before: Prepare Be prepareed
Prepare for predictable e questions suchh as: Show intereest
– Teamwork Keep smilinng
– Leadership Be yourselff
– Initiative
– Client Focus
– Communicattions/Influence
Interrviewin
ng
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During: The Que estions Durinng: Close the Intterview
Answer the question How do youu close? Some ideas are:
Don’t p panic – use yourr CARs! – TTell them you waant the job! (If yo ou really
It is OKK to pause before e you answer a q question ddo)
Remain n positive, even if the question iis negative – C Cover your themes
– Focus on what you’ve learne ed and skills you – EExpress why theyy should hire you u/why you
developed wwant the positionn
Never bad‐mouth anyo one or anything;; don’t speak Ask about nnext steps in thee hiring process
about aanything you still feel emotionally charged Thank the iinterviewer
about Obtain contact information n for everyone yyou’ve met
You can still use your C CARs for converssational
intervie ews as well as yees/no questionss
If you’rre making a careeer transition, identify
transfe erable skills! Afterr: Follow‐Up and d Stay Connecteed
Send thannk you notes within 24 hours, evven if you
already knnow you didn’t gget the job
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During: Leadersh hip Questions – Em mail or snail maill is acceptable, m
make the
It’s a big deal – every ccompany looks for it! And, deecision based on what you’re com mfortable
every ccompany definess it differently. Elements of witth
leadersship include: – Haave someone pro oofread your thaank you
– Consistently gets results nootes (people have lost opportuniities
– Builds strongg peer relationsh hips beecause of typos, etc.)
– Strong business acumen Stay connected!
– Strong execu ution skills
– Seeks out a rrange of imput
– Holds people e accountable
– Sets razor sh harp priorities
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During: Ask Good Questions In SSummary: 100 Tips
• All inteerviewers will givve you the oppoortunity to ask
some q questions at the end ‐ use this too your
advanttage! 1. Know yo ourself
– Leverage the e company reseaarch you have 2. Know w why (position, company, industry, city)
done (onlinee and via informaational
interviews) to ask insightful aand relevant 3. Know yo our story
questions 4. Remember, first imp pressions ofteen start with
• Question topics to consider:
networkking
– Recent newss
– Financial perrformance 5. Be preppared for vario
ous situationss, styles, and
– Industry tren nds questionns
– Recent comp petitive actions
6. Put yourself in the em
mployers sho oes
7. Sell yourself
8. Tell themm what YOU did
9. Follow‐u up
10. Be yourrself!