TUTORIAL 8:INTERVIEWST23/29 | WEEK 10 | MINYOUNG HWANG

AGENDA

MOCK INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEW Q&A

WRAP-UP

THEME OFTHE WEEK

DRAKE

MOCK INTERVIEWS

WHEN?

WORTH?

WHERE?

HOW?

APRIL 7TH – 9TH

10% OF TOTAL GRADE

BIRMINGHAM

SIGN UP ON COOL BY APRIL 1ST

WHAT? 20 MIN INTERVIEW

COVER LETTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

PADFOLIO

CONFIDENCE

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

RESUME

DRESSCODE

=BUSINESSFORMAL

INTERVIEW Q&A

TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN…

IF YOU WERE IN THIS SITUATION…

TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN…

IF YOU WERE IN THIS SITUATION…

BEHAVIOURAL SITUATIONAL

"TELL MEABOUT YOURSELF!"#1

MOST COMMON QUESTION

ASKED IN DIFFERENT WAYS

PRACTICE, BUT NOT TOO MUCH

TELL THEM A STORY THAT NO ONE CAN REPLICATE

GIVE THEM THE RIGHT FIRST IMPRESSION

THE GOAL

BRAND YOURSELF

1.5 MINUTES

SHARE PASSION

SKILLS &EXPERIEN

CE

INTERESTS

("ZINGERS")

THE BEGINNING

GROWING INTEREST

THE SPARK

YOUR FUTURE

WHY YOU ARE HERE

WHAT IS…

…YOUR STORY?

THE BEGINNING

GROWING INTEREST

THE SPARK

YOUR FUTURE

WHY YOU ARE HERE

INTRODUCTION

REALIZATION THAT THIS WAS THE RIGHT CAREER FOR YOU

YOUR FORMULA AND HOW IT HAS HELPED LEAD YOU TO THIS ROLE

WHERE YOU SEE YOURSELF

HOW THIS POSITION TIES INTO IT ALL

? ?? =+ +

WHAT IS YOUR FORMULA?

ELEMENTS THAT WILL SHOW THE INTERVIEWER WHO YOU ARE AND WHY YOU ARE RIGHT FOR THE JOB

HEART FOR CSR

MINYOUNG'S FORMULA

VALUE ALIGNMENTPERSONAL PASSION

+MARKETING EXPERIENCE

LEADERSHIPINDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE

TEACHING

COMMUNICATIONRELATIONSHIPS

+

DEGRASSI

DRAKE'S FORMULA

CANADIANDARK PAST

+ RAPPING

YOLOCREATIVITY

COMEDY

FAN SERVICENEWSMAKER

+

I would hire you on the spot (2 points)

I would like to interview you again (1 point)

I would not hire you (0 points)

Student provides a relevant, chronological “story” highlighting their beginning, spark, growing interest, goals and fit to the organization in a concise manner (2 minute max)

The student provides a chronological “story” highlighting most but not all of the 5 aspects listed in the first column in a concise manner and/or answer was longer than 2 minutes

Student provided “story” that is neither concise (more than 2 minutes) nor chronological/logical

GRADING RUBRIC

SWAP YOUR TMAY WITH A PARTNER!

"WHAT AREYOUR STRENGTHS?"#2

CAN? WANT? FIT?

ASKED IN DIFFERENT WAYS

GOOD VS. BAD ANSWERS

TALK ABOUT RELEVANT STRENGTHS

PROVE THAT YOU CAN DO THE JOB

THE GOAL

I would hire you on the spot (2 points)

I would like to interview you again (1 point)

I would not hire you (0 points)

Student is able to choose strengths relevant to the position, give a strong example with proof of execution and links the experience to the job opportunity

Student is able to choose strengths relevant to the position, gives a strong example of execution, but may lack a link to the positioner was longer than 2 minutes

Student’s strength may be irrelevant to the position and/or lacks proof of execution or link to job opportunity

GRADING RUBRIC

"WHAT AREYOUR WEAKNESSES?"#3

AVOID GENERIC WEAKNESSES

SKILLS MATRIX FAILURE STORIES

APPROPRIATE VS. INAPPROPRIATE

SHOW THAT YOU ACCEPT YOUR WEAKNESS

EMPHASIZE THE IMPROVEMENT PLAN

THE GOAL

I would hire you on the spot (2 points)

I would like to interview you again (1 point)

I would not hire you (0 points)

Student is able to choose a developmental area not key to the function of the position and share how they overcame the situation, the lesson learned and action plan moving forward, while demonstrating self reflection and resilience

Student is able to choose a developmental area not key to the function of the position and share how they overcame the situation, however is not able to articulate the lesson learned or action plan moving forward and/or student choose cliché answer ex. “My greatest weakness is my greatest strength”

Student either chose a skill essential to the position or was not able to clearly convey the lesson and/or action plan moving forward; student was unable to provide a weaknesson or link to job opportunity

GRADING RUBRIC

"TELL ME ABOUTA TIME WHEN…"#4

STAR

SITUATION.

TASK.

ACTION.

RESULT.

L LINK.

SKILLS MATRIX

RESUME COVER LETTER

INTERVIEW

NETWORKING

"TIME FOR A WILD CARD!"#5

TEST OF IMPROVISATION

FAMILIARITY WITH INDUSTRY

TASTE OF PERSONALITY

WALK THEM THROUGH A THOUGHT PROCESS

STAY CALM AND ANSWER AS CLEARLY AS YOU CAN

THE GOAL

I would hire you on the spot (2 points)

I would like to interview you again (1 point)

I would not hire you (0 points)

Student “aces” every opportunity to differentiate themselves during the interview: e.g., they offer a credible, logically-organized, and concise answer for every question. If on the rare occasion, they don’t know the answer, they then respond by asking clarifying questions and/or outlining the problem-solving approach they would use. Maintains composure.

Student is able to choose a developmental area not key to the function of the position and share how they overcame the situation, however is not able to articulate the lesson learned or action plan moving forward and/or student choose cliché answer ex. “My greatest weakness is my greatest strength”

They “miss” too many opportunities to differentiate themselves during interview: e.g., they offer widely varying answers in terms of credibility and/or logical organization and/or conciseness. If they don’t know the answer, they often don’t seem to know how to respond by asking clarifying questions and/or outlining a problem-solving approach

GRADING RUBRIC

FINANCEWHAT ARE THE THREE WAYS TO VALUE A COMPANY?WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND DOWNSIDES OF RAISING DEBT VERSUS EQUITY?

ACCOUNTING WHY DO YOU WANT TO PURSUE YOUR CPA?WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR X FIRM?

MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

HOW MANY WORDS ARE ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES?WHAT ARE YOUR 5 WEAKNESSES? … TELL ME ANOTHER … AND ANOTHER

MARKETING YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND? FAVOURITE CAMPAIGN?

TLOG HOW WOULD YOU IMPROVE COMPANY PRODUCTIVITY?HOW WOULD YOU DEAL WITH A DIFFICULT FACTORY WORKER?

HUMAN RESOURCES RESOLVING CONFLICT?DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PERSONNEL MGMT AND HR MGMT?

RANDOM QUESTIONS OR SCENARIOS

WOULD YOU RATHER GO SKY DIVING OR SCUBA DIVING AND WHY?WHAT IS SOMETHING ABOUT THIS JOB THAT MAKES YOU NERVOUS?HOW MANY TENNIS BALLS CAN YOU FILL IN THIS ROOM?TELL ME ABOUT SOME NEWS YOU HAVE READ RECENTLY AND HOW IT RELATES TO THIS JOB?

"DO YOU HAVEANY QUESTIONS?"#6

HOW MANY QUESTIONSMINIMUM?

2

INDUSTRY TRENDS AND PRACTICES

QUESTIONS ABOUTJOB POSTING

COMPANY CULTUREAND VALUES

BIGGEST CHALLENGEOR FAVOURITE PARTOF THE JOB

THANK THEM

RE-ITERATE INTEREST

CONFIRM FOLLOW-UP

SOLID HANDSHAKE

BUSINESS CARD

REMEMBERNAME

CLOSING THE INTERVIEW

EMAIL IN 24 HOURS

THANK THEM

REFER TO CONVO

TAILOR TOREADER

RE-ITERATE INTEREST

CHECK FOR TYPOS

FOLLOW UP

LISTEN & ANSWER

CORRECTLY

SMILE & BE PERSONABLE

TIPSKNOW YOUR

STORIES INSIDE OUT

WRAP-UP

INTERVIEW STREAMDUE APRIL 5TH

SIGN UP FOR MOCK INTERVIEWSON COOL BY APRIL 1ST

RESUME & COVER LETTERDUE THIS FRIDAY ON COOL & TURNITIN

COMING UP…

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWDUE APRIL 17TH

NEXT WEEK

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