This document provides strategies for success in the corporate arena. It discusses strategy #1 for "Getting In" which is to answer the interview question "Tell us about yourself" by categorizing your information, standing out from others, and relating your experiences to the position. It also discusses strategy #1 for "Fitting In" which is to deal with any personal issues by reflecting on internal clues, seeking feedback from others, and getting help if needed. The document is presented by Ms. Charlotte Purvis for a class at North Carolina Central University.

1. “Get In & Fit In”
Strategies for success in the corporate arena
Ms. Charlotte Purvis
A special feature of MGT 4510
School of Business
North Carolina Central University

2. “Get In & Fit In”
Based on these experiences:
Corporate consulting
Adjunct faculty role at NCCU
Preparing clients for interviews
Preparing students for interviews

3. “Get In & Fit In”
Strategies for success
in the corporate arena
“Corporate arena”
Used as a generic term for any
business environment
you will join upon graduation

4. “Get In”
Strategy #1
Interview question:
“Tell us about yourself”

5. “Get In”
Strategy #1
“Tell us about yourself”
[Let’s practice]

6. “Get In”
Strategy #1
Not recommended
NoThe Great Story
of My
Wonderful Life
By: Me

7. “Get In”
Strategy #1
Not recommended
My name is ______ and I will
graduate from NCCU in May.
My major is business with a
concentration in ___________.

8. “Get In”
Strategy #1
“Tell us about yourself”
1. Categorize your info

9. “Get In”
Strategy #1
“Tell us about yourself”
1. Categorize your info
2. Stand out in the crowd

10. “Get In”
Strategy #1
“Tell us about yourself”
1. Categorize your info
2. Stand out in the crowd
3. Relate to the position

11. “Get In”
Strategy #1
“Tell us about yourself”
1. Categorize your info
2. Stand out in the crowd
3. Relate to the position

12. “Get In”
Strategy #1
“Tell us about yourself”
[Let’s practice again]

13. “Fit In”
Strategy #1
Deal with your issues
because where you go,
they go with you

14. “Fit In”
Strategy #1
Dealing with issues
 Internal clues

15. “Fit In”
Strategy #1
Dealing with issues
 Internal clues
 Feedback from others

16. “Fit In”
Strategy #1
Dealing with issues
Internal clues
Feedback from others
Get help if needed

17. “Fit In”
Strategy #1
Dealing with issues
 Internal clues
 Feedback from others
 Get help if needed

18. “Get In & Fit In”
Strategies for success
in the corporate arena
SUMMARY
“Get In” Strategy #1
“Fit In” Strategy #1

19. “Get In & Fit In”
Strategies for success in the corporate arena
Ms. Charlotte Purvis
A special feature of MGT 4510
School of Business
North Carolina Central University