Interview Strategies
Professional Dress
Professional Documents
Finding a Job/Internship
Creative/Behavioral Questions
100
A 60 second pitch is a way to sell yourself to a company and the format is name, major, hometown, why are you interested in the position, relevant experience, and two characteristics you can contribute.
What is a 60 second pitch & can you give me yours?
100
The difference in dress attire.
What is the difference between business casual and business professional?
100
Resume
What is the document you bring to an interview?
100
Career Resource Center, CAP Mentors, Networking
What is two three resources you can use to find an internship?
100
Behavioral (experience-based or patterned behavioral) interviews are past-oriented in that they ask respondents to relate what they did in past jobs or life situations that are relevant to the particular job relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success, Creative is to see your thought process
What is the difference between a behavioral and creative question?
200
You should be 15 minutes early
What is the latest you can arrive to an interview?
200
Pastel colors
What is the colors you should wear for business casual?
200
Padfolio
What is the professional document you use to keep your other documents together?
200
Around 80%
What is the percent of jobs not posted?
200
Did the question show personal growth?
Tell me about a time you had to conform to a policy you did not agree with how was it for you?
300
24/48 hours
What is the time you should follow up with an employer?
300
5 piece maxium
What is the jewelry rule?
300
Left side
What side of your body do you keep a professional object that you want to put on your suit?
300
By being specific in the search engines
When searching for a job position on the internet, how should you go about the search?
400
Mr. Ms. Dr. etc
What is the titles that you should use when speaking with an employer?
400
The same color
What color should a male socks and belt should be?
400
Large networking events. Showcase
When is having a professional name tag beneficial?
400
3-6 months ahead
How soon should you begin searching for a job?
400
This intriguing question was asked by Deloitte when hiring for Analysts. It allows you to see if the candidate values communication and negotiation skills (something that Gandhi was known for) as part of the software development process. These are of course skills which are likely to be vital in a consulting organization like Deloitte.
Would Mahatma Gandhi Make a Good Software Engineer?
500
Resume, Padfolio, Questions to ask, Smile
What are four things you should bring to an interview?
500
A distracting tie, try to keep the tie solid colors
What kind of tie should a male avoid?
500
Resume paper
What should your resume be on?
500
Do your research on the position, explain why you deserve to get paid more
What is the best way to ask for a increase of salary from a job?
500
This question was asked at Amazon.com during software developer interviews. This can simply assess whether the candidates have a social conscience and how creative they are in their thinking. If you are an organization with a strong social agenda or if the position requires big-thinking, then this question would be very useful for you.
How would you cure world hunger?
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