tips for a good interview experience
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Tips for a Good Interview Experience. University of Minnesota Actuary Club Laura Enoksen, Vice President. 1. Dress appropriately. This means: NO AC/DC T-shirts and ripped Jeans, Polos , or loud/gaudy patterns or colors - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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TIPS FOR A GOOD INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE
University of Minnesota Actuary Club
Laura Enoksen, Vice President
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1. DRESS APPROPRIATELY This means:
NO AC/DC T-shirts and ripped Jeans, Polos, or loud/gaudy patterns or colors
Men: dress pants, dress shoes, matching socks, button down dress shirt with tie, suit jacket
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Women: dress pants or skirt, blouse, jacket, nylons, dress heels/flats (dresses are ok too, but be careful)
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2. DO YOUR RESEARCH
You (hopefully) already did research for the career fair, but now it’s time to really dig in Research the company, the person/people interviewing you
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3. UPDATE YOUR RESUME & CHECK FOR ERRORS Job history Exams VEE Credits Programming knowledge Graduation Date Contact Info Spelling/Grammar
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4. USE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
No related job experience? No problem! Use school projects and the skills you developed with those
projects Examples: professional communication, project management,
presentation/public speaking skills, working well on a team for an extended period of time
Use non-related jobs for the same purpose
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5. ANSWER BEHAVIOR QUESTIONS SMARTLY
Strength Something you have received compliments on
Weakness Something that can be improved upon
and seen in a positive light
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6. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Handshake Eye contact Answers
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7. BREATHE!
Calm your nerves Deep breath, close eyes, eat a mint (no gum!)
The person you’re interviewing with
is just that – a person! Be yourself, be personable, and make small
talk If you need to relax more
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8. THANK-YOU NOTE(S) Email
If you have no address If hearing back in less than a week
Snail Mail If you have an address If hearing back will not be a quick turnaround
Include: Thank them for their time and advice (if any was given) Remind them (briefly!) who you A quick personalization commenting on something you talked about
with them
Make it personal and positive!
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HOPEFULLY THIS WILL BE YOU NOW!
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QUESTIONS OR YOUR OWN ADVICE