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Post by bmcgarry13 on Mar 16, 2014 22:25:15 GMT -6
The second tip, “put up the mirror”, is the most important tip in my opinion. Lots of times, people providing tips on interviews say to be your best possible self… this is where effectively putting up a mirror begins. While it’s true you shouldn't fake who you are because it’s impossible to maintain a false persona infinitely, you should at least match your interviewer’s mood. Showing you can match the mood and tone of another displays good personal management skills. It’s also respectful. If you're capable of managing yourself properly then you are most likely capable of managing others. Employers want people with managerial skills as it shows they can trust people with these skills.
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Post by allisonschex on Mar 20, 2014 19:47:37 GMT -6
These are great tips for someone to remember before going into a interview. I'm the kind of girl who loves having a big purse so I can have everything with me but it could only be a distraction at a interview. I never thought that you shouldn't accept a refreshment before a interview because it's just a distraction but it makes sense and now know I should pass.
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Post by patrickschwaner on Mar 24, 2014 17:19:14 GMT -6
This video gave a lot of great information and tips, including a few which I had never heard before. All of this information is important for college undergrads, like myself, who will soon be starting a job search.
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Post by katelynjones on Mar 25, 2014 11:09:05 GMT -6
These are some great tips. Every interview I have been on I've brought my huge purse in. Considering these were not the professional jobs. Interviewing is nerve wracking experience for most people. Especially me. Having these tips for interviewing purposes are very helpful!
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Post by mwinner123 on Mar 26, 2014 22:46:02 GMT -6
One of the biggest things that aggravates about school, resumes, interviews, etc. is the continual "importance" of your GPA. In an interview, oftentimes, your life and effectiveness is based solely on the GPA that you maintained in school, when in reality, (in my opinion), your GPA is irrelevant to the real world. If you made a 2.0 or something all 4 years, then maybe this doesn't apply to you, but most of the time, it shouldn't be about that. Like this video said, make it a point to develop a connection with the interviewer. Their entire purpose is to see how well you communicate and present yourself in stressful situations. Can you lead a team? Can you think about difficult questions and answer them effectively? When interviewing for jobs or building our self esteem and image, we should always put GPA at the bottom of the list and focus on our strengths, our qualities, and what makes us an effective employee. If the interviewer can see someone in you that is confident, makes a connection, and can be a leader, he or she will be more than willing to discuss salary and the necessities of having you as their employee. Be enthusiastic, be yourself, and be real. Most of the time, that is all they want.
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Post by lmoore on Mar 27, 2014 13:59:39 GMT -6
This is an excellent video providing tips for an interview. I will use these tips for interviews I go to. It is very important to leave your cell phone in the car and not in your pocket or purse. Phones have a mind of their own and even though we think we put it on silent there is a chance of forgetting and it would not be good to have it go off during the interview. Mirroring the interviewers body language helps to be more comfortable and also know what not to do. It is also important to negotiate the salary after the interview and not during.
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Post by Jessica Aucoin on Mar 27, 2014 17:00:07 GMT -6
I remember going to the career fair seminar last year and having the speaker say to never carry a purse into an interview. Today, I usually end up locking my purse in the truck and pinning my car keys to the inside of my jacket with a safety pin. Also, I liked how she said to mirror the interviewer’s body language. I think body language can be difficult to control but it can be easy to just copy the interviewer. Finally, it’s important to remember you don’t need to waste time negotiating until you land the position. It just wastes time and can look bad to the interviewer. Just find out if you are a good fit for the company and take things from there.
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Post by amandayoung3231 on Mar 28, 2014 9:39:08 GMT -6
This is great advice. I will remember this when I go on an interview. I always get so nervous for interviews and any tips are helpful to me. I need more advice about thinking on my toes.
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Post by kelseywatson on Mar 28, 2014 10:46:52 GMT -6
They talk about three steps to the interviewing process, and how if you use these steps, it will make you a better interviewer. They recommend not carrying anything with you in the interview. If you go into the interview empty-handed, this is what the people interviewing you want. The interviewer also wants you to pay attention to their body language. The body language that they use is the body language you should use.
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Post by codylejeune on Apr 1, 2014 14:55:21 GMT -6
Interviews are always difficult to predict. One employer could be layer back and enjoy a joke here and there while another employer could be really reserved and down to business. I like the tips in the video because they tell you what to do and not to do. For example, never bring your phone into an interview just bring a note a pad and a pen incase anything needs to be written down. Also, mirror the employer, if he jokes around, it is okay to crack a joke, ect.
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Post by racheleperes on Apr 1, 2014 22:19:09 GMT -6
This is a very good video that will be very helpful for my future. Interviewing is difficult especially when you are young and don't have much work or interview experience. When professors give us interviewing tips, all they really tell us is impress the interviewer and wow them. They don't tell you to mirror what they do, which I found to be usual. By mirroring what they do, it can show that you are listening to what they have to say and that you are interested in the position.
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Post by brettstirling on Apr 2, 2014 9:58:15 GMT -6
These are good tips for interviews but most of them are no surprise to me. This is something that I personally am not very confident in. I do think it's important to have the correct material to prove your competencies in the job. For example, while interviewing with an engineer I brought my portfolio of projects and other works to support my claims of experience. Minimalistic, in this case, would not serve to help me. To me, the other two tips are pretty natural and are obvious in an interview.
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Post by nataliedodds on Apr 2, 2014 14:17:33 GMT -6
I really enjoyed this video. I am about to start applying for jobs so this will definitely be useful. The three tips of advice are as follows: be minimalist and simple when entering the interview and don't bring anything that will cause distraction, mirror the interviewers demeanor and body language, and and do not talk about salary or benefits.
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Post by halearnold on Apr 2, 2014 14:26:27 GMT -6
"I just wanted to see if there was a mutual fit for you and me." As graduation nears and I begin looking at career opportunities, I find these videos VERY helpful. Some of these things we take for granted, and need to be reminded of what we already know. I liked the presentation of the tips here as it keeps me engaged with the white board and more apt to retain the information.
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Post by wwerner on Apr 3, 2014 11:17:49 GMT -6
In an interview you have to be yourself. Because you can act like something your not, but it will not work out in the long run because that is not you. Just be honest and genuine with your future employer. You would want the same thing from them wouldn't you?
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