More Related Content
Similar to T1416 202 tutorial 7
T1416 202 tutorial 7
- 1. COMM 202 WEEK12 EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWS T14 & T16 TA: Stella Cho
- 2. OUR AGENDA FORTODAY 1. Employment Interview 2. Interview Questions & How to Answer 3. Final Tips & Messages 4. Action Items
- 3. THIS WEEK WEEK13 WEEK 14 COURSE TIMELINE Final tutorial: Interview questions Employment Interview: Sign up by Nov 22nd 11:59PM Optional Interview Stream due Nov 26th 11:59PM Final lecture: “When you’ve got the job!” *Friday lecture is cancelled, attend a Monday or Wednesday section* Employment Interviews (20%): Mon, Nov 27th Tues, Nov 28th Thurs, Nov 30th Informational interview report (15%): due Fri, Dec 15th @ 11:59PM on Turnitin
- 4.
- 5. What to expect When:Nov 27th, 28th, 30th Mandatory items to print: • Resume (PRINT) • Cover Letter (PRINT) • Job Posting (PRINT) Optional items: • Padfolio (keep it simple) • Pen • Research notes 20% of Grade No print-outs of the mandatory items = Automatic 0 *We have a seating area to put your bags, but do so at your own risk*
- 6. What to expect BeEARLY! – Ideally by about 10 minutes. If you’re not there by your scheduled interview time, you will receive an automatic 0! • Check in with the ”reception” in Birmingham (It is the student’s responsibility to find the check-in desk. There will be signs everywhere so it will be very obvious) • Interview will be exactly 20 minutes with one BCC coach, external consultant, or COMM 202 TA (15 minutes interview time + 5 minutes feedback)
- 7. • Inappropriate physicalcontact • Inappropriate questions • Late for interview • Missing documents (resume, cover letter and job posing) Ways to automatically fail
- 8. Dress Code: Business Formal *Fancy sneakersare not acceptable*
- 9.
- 10. Question #1: Tell meabout yourself • Most common interview question • Can be asked in different ways • “Tell me about yourself” • “Who is ____?” • “Walk me through your resume” Tips: • 90 - 120 sec • Brand yourself – give them something to remember you by • Sound natural – don’t sound like you’re reading off a script • Skills & accomplishments – briefly touch on these aspects • Show your passion & authenticity • Provide a well-rounded picture of who you are as a person
- 11. Telling YOUR story Acommon theme to try: The Beginning The Spark Growing Interest The Future Why Are You Here? Introduction Realization that this is the right career for you Your life formula and how it has helped lead you to this role Where do you see yourself in the future (in 5 years, in 10 years, etc.) How this position ties into it all GOAL: Tell them a story that no one else can replicate and impress them in the first 2 minutes
- 12. Example: Tessa’s Journey Everythingis a business, I wanted to know how companies worked Passionate about the innovation & creative side, so I wanted to learn how to bridge the two Discovered sustainability (triple bottom line) and social enterprises (started own project) Learned via internships, exchange, cool courses and case comps Hoping to create a more sustainable future Life formula (values) Innovation & Sustainability Concentration – my electives are all sust. related. Value forward thinking companies Strategic Thinking Internships at startup, national retailer, video agency – all in different roles to stretch my thinking Personal Growth Exchange Living/working in different cities COMM486R Case comps Authenticity Creativity Teamwork Global issues Equality for all – The Foundation Foundation
- 13. Grading Rubric: Tell meabout yourself • Remember to tailor your ‘tell me about yourself’ answer to the job • It may take you time to come up with a TMAY that you’re happy with! Practice and keep working at it!
- 14. Activity Time! 1. Grab apartner and swap ‘tell me about yourself’ stories 2. Allocate 2.5 minutes for story-telling & 1 min feedback each 3. The goal: to convey the story’s elements in a logical way and experiment with finding your perfect TMAY
- 15. Question #2: What areyour strengths? What’s the point? • A way to see if you really know yourself • May also be asked in different ways (listen carefully) • “What can you bring to the table?” • ”Why should I pick you over other candidates?” • “What would your colleagues/friends say about you?” Tips: • Spend ~90 sec answering • Mention 2-3 strengths (but prep 4-5 in case) • Provide proof – STAR stories! • Make strengths tactfully relevant to the job you’re applying for (look at the job description!)
- 16. Grading Rubric: What areyour strengths? • Look for a blend of quantitative and qualitative traits (refer to your skills matrix and/or StrengthsFinder if you need to)
- 17. Question #3: What areyour weaknesses? What’s the point? • A way for the interviewer to see if you are able to identify weaknesses and have a plan in place to improve them • Assess self-awareness and spot red flags Tips: • Spend 90 sec – 120 sec • Mention 1, but prep 2-3 in case – provide an example (use your skills matrix) • Talk about weaknesses that are not essential to the job you are applying for
- 18. PSA: Avoid clichés “I worktoo much” “I’m such a perfectionist” Flipping strengths into weaknesses “I’m TOO detail-oriented”
- 19. Grading Rubric: What areyour weaknesses?
- 20. Question #4: “Tell meabout a time when…” What’s the point? • To test if you have the necessary skills/experience for the job • To look for your thought process in given situations Tips: • Spend ~2 mins • Don’t re-use the same experience too many times • Be clear & concise (no rambling!) • Review the job posting to get an idea of what questions might be asked
- 21. Use the STARLformat! S T A R L What position and where were you? What was the challenge you faced? What did YOU do and HOW did you solve the problem? What was the accomplishment and the impact? Link back to the job and why the story is relevant! Another PSA: BE SUCCINCT. Some interviewers will cut you off.
- 22. My #1 InterviewPrep Tool • A variation of the Skills Matrix • Use this to practice before every single interview Excel
- 23. Question #5: Wild cardquestions What’s the point? • Could be industry/job specific… or a surprise! • Random questions that you cannot prepare for • To test how you react under pressure & deal with uncertainty • To see how you think your way through a problem Tips: • Tell them what you’re going to do, do it, then tell them what you just did • If it’s a joke question, take it easy and be personable • Stay professional • Don’t panic!
- 24. Questions that we’vebeen asked!
- 25.
- 26. Last part: “Do youhave any questions?” Always prepare at least 2 questions! • Don’t ask questions whose answers you can easily find online • Don’t ask something that’s already been addressed in the interview – shows you’re not actively listening • Always safe to get them talking about themselves – perhaps ask something directly related to their job/industry *Expected in the employment interviews next week! Examples • What do you think about the xyz trends in the industry? Do you think they’re just a fad? • Why did you move from X role to Y role? • What separates a good candidate from a great candidate?
- 27. Closing the interview • Thankthem for their time • Reiterate your interest • End with a FIRM handshake (NO FLOPPY FISH!) • Ask how you can best follow up • Use their name
- 28. Following-up • Send anemail 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 • Reference an answer or insight they gave you during the question period • If you interviewed with multiple people, make sure the follow-up is personalized to each person * Remember the 24 hour rule! ****On the day of the mock interviews: We will give you ‘fake’ thank-you cards AFTER your interview. DO NOT expect this in real life! DO NOT send a real email to your mock interviewer
- 29. General Tips • Listento they’re asking Stay alert, don’t be afraid to ask them to clarify • Answer the question Do not beat around the bush • Take your time if you need to “That’s a good question – may I have a quick minute to collect my thoughts?” • Smile & keep up the energy – they’re human too J They want you to do well, so show your personality! • Use a spreadsheet to write down your answers, practice with your friends, utilize Interview Stream • Interview ends when the interviewer says “thank you” and wraps it up. Mock interview ends when you send in your thank-you card!
- 30.
- 32. ACTION ITEMS 1. Prepand show up for the employment interview (optional Interview Stream assignment) 2. Informational interview reflection due Dec 15th by 11:59PM on Turnitin 3. Next week: final lecture!
- 33.