Academics
What’s the purpose of study tables?
Give the sisters a chance to work on homework or collaborate in a quiet environment every week before a sigma meeting.
True or false: Do you have to be a 4.0 student to be successful within the sorority
True or False: Is it important to prepare questions before a meeting or an interview?
True
“Tell Me About Yourself”
This opening interview question gives you the opportunity to summarize your professional background, highlight relevant accomplishments, and explain why you're interested in the role.
"I grew up in _______, went to school at ________, there I was involved with ______, which is why I'm interested in _________."
What is the tallest monument on campus?
The Campanile
What document usually lists your grades, activities, and accomplishments when applying for scholarships?
Resume
What is the name of the current scholarship chair
Reese Hadrick
This favorable quality refers to doing what you say you will do and following through with it.
Responsibility, Accountability, Reliability
"Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team."
Use this as an opportunity to bring up another relevant experience to what you're interviewing for. Respectfully and briefly explain the situation without bring up any names or singling anyone out, go into more detail on how you helped solve the probem.
“During a group project, my team had difficulty dividing up the work because everyone had different ideas. I completed my part on time with another member and we helped the third team member when they came back from a school activity. In the end, we finished the project successfully. This taught me that good communication and teamwork can make a big difference.”
What flavor ice cream did SDSU invent?
Cookies and Cream
What should you always do before submitting a scholarship application
Proofread it
What type of achievement does the Scholarship committee recognize within the chapter
Academic achievement
Name at least three things you should do when preparing for a job interview.
Update your resume, practice interview questions with a friend, dress professionally, ensure you have the right time/location of the interview, research the company, be confident!
"Tell me about a time you made a mistake. What did you learn from it?"
This can be a humbling question, but can also show your character. By humbly admitting the mistake you made yet confidently explaining what you did after can make a great impression. Have an example of this ready so it doesnt catch you off guard.
Tip: Choose a light hearted mistake that you learned more from than you thought you would. i.e. your ringer was off so you missed your alarm and was late.
What year was SDSU founded?
1881
What’s the minimum GPA to be in good standing within sigma
2.25 GPA
True or False: If someone falls under the sigma GPA requirement are you automatically removed from the sorority
False
Your interviewer asks you a question that you are unsure of how to answer. What should you do?
Take a deep breath, reflect on your strengths, ask them to repeat the question, answer honestly and confidently.
"Describe a time you had to deal with a difficult person or conflict."
This is also a good question to show your teamwork and patience. Respectfully and briefly describe the situation without saying names. Go more in depth on how you handled the situation/person and what you learned about yourself from the experience.
“I once worked with someone who disagreed with my ideas during a project. Instead of arguing, I listened to their concerns and explained my point of view calmly. We eventually found a solution that combined both of our ideas. That experience taught me to stay respectful, listen carefully, and focus on solving the problem rather than winning an argument.”
Name three of the livestock units or research farms at SDSU.
Name something that older active members can pass down to young active members
Notes, books, advice on classes
Name one way being involved in Sigma Alpha can strengthen a scholarship application.
Leadership, service, community involvement, teamwork, etc.
Why can asking questions be a sign of good leadership rather than weakness?
It demonstrates willingness to learn, humility, and a desire to make informed decisions.
It's the end of the interview and they ask "Why should we choose you for this position?"
This is one of those questions where you should have done some research on the organization. Specifically know what skills, strengths, and values they are looking for. Reinstate the ones that you share with the organization. Also share a story where you may have exceeded expectations in the past
Who is the wheat and DNA monument outside of Raven for?
Edgar Mcfadden