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COMM 202
TUTORIAL 8
 OUR LAST TUTORIAL 
#BITTERSWEET
 NAME CARDS OUT
AGENDA
Employment Interview
Interview Q & A
Sabrina’s Wisdom
Action Items
1. EMPLOYMENT
INTERVIEW
When: Apr 4th, 5th and 7th
THE INTERVIEW:
You will check-in with “reception” in Birmingham and your
interviewer will come to waiting area to get you when they are ready.
The interview will last 20 minutes with 1-2 Commerce 202 team
members and consist of behavioral questions.
Please bring your pen, resume, job posting, and cover letter in a pad
folio
10%
Dress to IMPRESS &
Dress for SUCCESS
2. INTERVIEW Q & A
QUESTION #1
Tell me about yourself
 Most common question that you will be asked
during an interview
 Can be asked in a different way
 PRACTICE!
QUESTION #1
Tell me about yourself
 Keep it 2 minutes or less
 Brand yourself – give them something to
remember you by
 Speak to your skills and accomplishments
 Show passion
 Provide a well-rounded picture
TELLING YOUR STORY!
THE GOAL: Tell them a story that no one else can replicate
and impress them in the first 2 minutes
The
Beginning
The
Spark
Growing
Interest
Your
Future
Why you
are here?
TELLING YOUR STORY!
Introduction
Realization that this is 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
Growing Interest
The Spark
Your Future
The Beginning
Why you are
here
MY FORMULA?
Ice-hockey Education KPMG SR
Passion
Accountability
Perseverance
High Pressure
Learning
Problem Solving
Accounting & HR
Public Practice Exposure
Analytical
CPA
YOUR STORY
Grading Rubric: Tell Me About Yourself
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)
TELL ME
ABOUT
YOURSE
LF
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
YOUR STORY
ACTIVITY: Grab a partner and swap “Tell me
about yourself” stories
2.5 minutes story telling; 1 minute feedback
Goal: Convey the elements of the story in a logical
way and experiment with finding your formula
QUESTION #2
What are your strengths?
 A way for the interviewer to tell if you know yourself
and that you know you have what it takes to do the
job
 Can also be asked in different ways!
 There is no right answer – just good answers and
bad answers
YOUR STRENGTHS
Grading Rubric: Strengths
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)
STRENGT
HS
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
position
Student’s strength
may be irrelevant
to the position
and/or lacks proof
of execution or link
to job opportunity
QUESTION #3
What are your weaknesses?
 A way for the interviewer to see if you are able to
identify weaknesses and have a plan in place to
improve them
 Talk about weaknesses that would not impair you
from doing the job you are applying for well
YOUR WEAKNESSES
Grading Rubric: Weaknesses
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)
WEAKNESS
ES
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
weakness
YOUR ANSWERS
S T A R
SITUATION ACTIONTASK RESULT
What position
and where
were you?
What was the
challenge you
faced?
What did YOU
do and how did
you do it?
What was the
accomplishment
and the impact?
+ LINK back to job and why the story is relevant
WILD CARD QUESTION
INDUSTRY/JOB SPECIFIC OR… A
SURPRISE!
 A way for the interviewer to gauge your interest and
knowledge of the position and industry
 Test your ability to communicate clearly
 Shows the interviewer how you think
 TESTS BUSINESS ACUMEN: news, trends, etc.
WILD CARD QUESTION
Grading Rubric: STUMPER!
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)
CREATIVE/
STUMPER
QUESTION
S
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 “handles” some
opportunities to
differentiate themselves
during the interview: e.g.,
they offer credible and/or
logically-organized and/or
concise answers for many
questions. They
sometimes respond by
asking clarifying questions
and/or outlining the
problem-solving approach
they would use
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
QUESTIONS I HAVE BEEN ASKED
FINANCE
WHAT ARE THE THREE WAYS TO VALUE A COMPANY?
PITCH ME A STOCK
SO MANY CURVEBALLS…
ACCOUNTING
WHY DO YOU WANT TO PURSUE YOUR CPA?
WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR X FIRM?
WALK ME THROUGH AN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CYCLE?
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
CASES
MARKETING
HOW WOULD YOU INCREASE SALES OF X PRODUCT BY X%?
SELL ME THIS PEN
TLOG
WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO INCREASE OUR PRODUCTIVITY?
HOW MANY CHAIRS ARE IN SAUDER?
HUMAN RESOURCES
HOW SHOULD WE CHANGE OUR HIRING PROCESS?
HOW WOULD YOU FIRE ME IF YOU HAD TO DO IT RIGHT NOW?
RANDOM QUESTIONS
OR SCENARIOS
WOULD YOU RATHER GO SKY DIVING OR SCUBA DIVING AND WHY?
HOW WOULD YOU DIVIDE A CAKE INTO 8 EQUAL PIECES WITH ONLY 3 KNIFE
CUTS? [ROLE PLAYING A DECISION MAKING SITUATION]
TELL ME ABOUT SOME NEWS YOU HAVE READ RECENTLY AND HOW IT
RELATES TO THIS JOB?
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
Always have at least 2 questions!
 Avoid asking questions you could find the answer to on
Google
 Never ask a question like, “What do look for in candidates?”
– probably should of asked this before the interview
 Do not ask something that has already been addressed in
the interview
 Always safe to get them talking about themselves – maybe
ask something directly related to their job/industry or some
career advice.
CLOSING THE INTERVIEW
THANK them
Reiterate your INTEREST
End with a HANDSHAKE
Ask for their BUSINESS CARD
Ask if you can CALL to follow-up
Use their NAME
FOLLOW UP!
 Send an email or handwritten card
 Reference the interview – something you want to emphasize or
something unsaid that you want them to know
 Reiterate your interest in the position
 Thank them for the opportunity again
 Reference an answer they gave you to one of your end of interview
questions
 If you interviewed with multiple people make sure the follow-up is
personalized to each person
EXAMPLE
Hi Leanna & Robert,
I would like to thank you both for the opportunity to meet with me today in regards to
the co-op opportunity at PwC. It was a pleasure to hear about your experiences,
including the fun office events and Secondment opportunities at PwC!
I am excited about this opportunity and I feel that my skills and experiences align
closely with this role and the values held at PwC. I know that this position will
provide both career and personal growth by allowing me to pursue my CPA
designation.
Again, I appreciate the time that you took to interview me and I look forward to
hearing back from you soon.
Have a great weekend!
Best,
Sabrina
TIPS
Use Your
Skills Matrix
Listen to
the
Questions
Answer the
Questions
Asked
& Smile 
PRACTICE
YOUR ANSWERS
3. SABRINA & YUWEI’S WISDOM
4. ACTION ITEMS
 Interview Stream due April 3rd at 11:59 pm (EST)
 Employment Interviews April 4th, 5th and 7th
 Informational Interview due April 14th at 11:59pm!
Next Week is … LECTURE

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Sabrina t8

  • 1. COMM 202 TUTORIAL 8  OUR LAST TUTORIAL  #BITTERSWEET  NAME CARDS OUT
  • 2. AGENDA Employment Interview Interview Q & A Sabrina’s Wisdom Action Items
  • 3. 1. EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW When: Apr 4th, 5th and 7th THE INTERVIEW: You will check-in with “reception” in Birmingham and your interviewer will come to waiting area to get you when they are ready. The interview will last 20 minutes with 1-2 Commerce 202 team members and consist of behavioral questions. Please bring your pen, resume, job posting, and cover letter in a pad folio 10%
  • 4. Dress to IMPRESS & Dress for SUCCESS
  • 6. QUESTION #1 Tell me about yourself  Most common question that you will be asked during an interview  Can be asked in a different way  PRACTICE!
  • 7. QUESTION #1 Tell me about yourself  Keep it 2 minutes or less  Brand yourself – give them something to remember you by  Speak to your skills and accomplishments  Show passion  Provide a well-rounded picture
  • 8. TELLING YOUR STORY! THE GOAL: Tell them a story that no one else can replicate and impress them in the first 2 minutes The Beginning The Spark Growing Interest Your Future Why you are here?
  • 9. TELLING YOUR STORY! Introduction Realization that this is 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 Growing Interest The Spark Your Future The Beginning Why you are here
  • 10.
  • 11. MY FORMULA? Ice-hockey Education KPMG SR Passion Accountability Perseverance High Pressure Learning Problem Solving Accounting & HR Public Practice Exposure Analytical CPA
  • 12. YOUR STORY Grading Rubric: Tell Me About Yourself 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) TELL ME ABOUT YOURSE LF 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
  • 13. YOUR STORY ACTIVITY: Grab a partner and swap “Tell me about yourself” stories 2.5 minutes story telling; 1 minute feedback Goal: Convey the elements of the story in a logical way and experiment with finding your formula
  • 14. QUESTION #2 What are your strengths?  A way for the interviewer to tell if you know yourself and that you know you have what it takes to do the job  Can also be asked in different ways!  There is no right answer – just good answers and bad answers
  • 15. YOUR STRENGTHS Grading Rubric: Strengths 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) STRENGT HS 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 position Student’s strength may be irrelevant to the position and/or lacks proof of execution or link to job opportunity
  • 16. QUESTION #3 What are your weaknesses?  A way for the interviewer to see if you are able to identify weaknesses and have a plan in place to improve them  Talk about weaknesses that would not impair you from doing the job you are applying for well
  • 17. YOUR WEAKNESSES Grading Rubric: Weaknesses 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) WEAKNESS ES 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 weakness
  • 18. YOUR ANSWERS S T A R SITUATION ACTIONTASK RESULT What position and where were you? What was the challenge you faced? What did YOU do and how did you do it? What was the accomplishment and the impact? + LINK back to job and why the story is relevant
  • 19. WILD CARD QUESTION INDUSTRY/JOB SPECIFIC OR… A SURPRISE!  A way for the interviewer to gauge your interest and knowledge of the position and industry  Test your ability to communicate clearly  Shows the interviewer how you think  TESTS BUSINESS ACUMEN: news, trends, etc.
  • 20. WILD CARD QUESTION Grading Rubric: STUMPER! 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) CREATIVE/ STUMPER QUESTION S 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 “handles” some opportunities to differentiate themselves during the interview: e.g., they offer credible and/or logically-organized and/or concise answers for many questions. They sometimes respond by asking clarifying questions and/or outlining the problem-solving approach they would use 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
  • 21. QUESTIONS I HAVE BEEN ASKED FINANCE WHAT ARE THE THREE WAYS TO VALUE A COMPANY? PITCH ME A STOCK SO MANY CURVEBALLS… ACCOUNTING WHY DO YOU WANT TO PURSUE YOUR CPA? WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR X FIRM? WALK ME THROUGH AN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CYCLE? 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 CASES MARKETING HOW WOULD YOU INCREASE SALES OF X PRODUCT BY X%? SELL ME THIS PEN TLOG WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO INCREASE OUR PRODUCTIVITY? HOW MANY CHAIRS ARE IN SAUDER? HUMAN RESOURCES HOW SHOULD WE CHANGE OUR HIRING PROCESS? HOW WOULD YOU FIRE ME IF YOU HAD TO DO IT RIGHT NOW? RANDOM QUESTIONS OR SCENARIOS WOULD YOU RATHER GO SKY DIVING OR SCUBA DIVING AND WHY? HOW WOULD YOU DIVIDE A CAKE INTO 8 EQUAL PIECES WITH ONLY 3 KNIFE CUTS? [ROLE PLAYING A DECISION MAKING SITUATION] TELL ME ABOUT SOME NEWS YOU HAVE READ RECENTLY AND HOW IT RELATES TO THIS JOB?
  • 22. DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS Always have at least 2 questions!  Avoid asking questions you could find the answer to on Google  Never ask a question like, “What do look for in candidates?” – probably should of asked this before the interview  Do not ask something that has already been addressed in the interview  Always safe to get them talking about themselves – maybe ask something directly related to their job/industry or some career advice.
  • 23. CLOSING THE INTERVIEW THANK them Reiterate your INTEREST End with a HANDSHAKE Ask for their BUSINESS CARD Ask if you can CALL to follow-up Use their NAME
  • 24. FOLLOW UP!  Send an email or handwritten card  Reference the interview – something you want to emphasize or something unsaid that you want them to know  Reiterate your interest in the position  Thank them for the opportunity again  Reference an answer they gave you to one of your end of interview questions  If you interviewed with multiple people make sure the follow-up is personalized to each person
  • 25. EXAMPLE Hi Leanna & Robert, I would like to thank you both for the opportunity to meet with me today in regards to the co-op opportunity at PwC. It was a pleasure to hear about your experiences, including the fun office events and Secondment opportunities at PwC! I am excited about this opportunity and I feel that my skills and experiences align closely with this role and the values held at PwC. I know that this position will provide both career and personal growth by allowing me to pursue my CPA designation. Again, I appreciate the time that you took to interview me and I look forward to hearing back from you soon. Have a great weekend! Best, Sabrina
  • 26. TIPS Use Your Skills Matrix Listen to the Questions Answer the Questions Asked & Smile 
  • 28. 3. SABRINA & YUWEI’S WISDOM
  • 29. 4. ACTION ITEMS  Interview Stream due April 3rd at 11:59 pm (EST)  Employment Interviews April 4th, 5th and 7th  Informational Interview due April 14th at 11:59pm! Next Week is … LECTURE

Editor's Notes

  1. (no laptops) Welcome  Do start, stop and continue evaluations!!!
  2. Today’s Agenda includes the following items
  3. Reflection vs. transcript Networking goes beyond your career
  4. Reflection vs. transcript Networking goes beyond your career
  5. Resource: Glassdoor
  6. Reading week next week!!
  7. Reading week next week!!