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COMM 202 Tutorial 7 – Interviews
Tutorial 7 | TA: Jaime Reston | March 26th/27th
I have been known to occasionally storm a wall.”
–Ariana Grande
Agenda1 – Employment Interview2 – Interview Questions and Answers3 – Homework
WHEN?
WORTH?
WHERE?
HOW?
APRIL 7TH – 9TH
10% OF TOTAL GRADE
BIRMINGHAM
SIGN UP ON COOL BY APRIL 1ST
WHAT? 20 MIN INTERVIEW
COVER LETTER
JOB DESCRIPTION
PADFOLIO (?)
CONFIDENCE
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
RESUME
PLAN D’ATTAQUE
PLAN D’ATTAQUE
WHERE DO I CHECK IN?
HOW EARLY SHOULD I BE?HOW LONG WILL IT BE?
DRESSINGTO BE IMPRESSING
TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN…
IF YOU WERE IN THIS SITUATION…
TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN…
IF YOU WERE IN THIS SITUATION…
BEHAVIOURAL SITUATIONAL
Hey Girl,
Tell me about yourself.
The MOST COMMON QUESTION you will get in an interview
Can be asked in DIFFERENT WAYS!
PRACTICE your answer(But not too much!)
2 mins or less
Brand yourself!
Speak to your skills
and accomplishments
Show passion
PILATES
YOUR STORY
The Beginning
Growing Interest
The Spark
Your Future
Why you are here
THE GOAL: Tell them a story that no one else can replicate and impress them in the first 2 minutes
YOUR STORYThe Beginning
Growing Interest
The Spark
Your Future
Why you are here
Realization that this was the career for you
YOUR BRAND and how it has helped lead you to this role
Where you see yourself
How this position ties into it all
Intro… i.e. I come from ____, as a kid I was influenced by ____
YOUR STORY
? ?? YOU
WHAT IS YOUR BRAND?
Elements that will show the interviewer who you are and why you are right for the job
MY STORY
Military EducationEndurance
SportsJaime
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 YOURSELF
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
Grab a partner and share “tell me about yourself”
stories
2 Minutes Each + 1 Minute Feedback
WHATARE 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
Relevant to the position
Proof of execution
Links experience to job or position
Showing the CAN in the CAN-WANT-FIT
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)
STRENGTHS 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
WHATARE YOUR
WEAKNESSES?
DO NOT FLIP
WEAKNESSESINTO
STRENGTHS!
✘ “I’m such a perfectionist”
✘ “Too detail-oriented”
✘ “Over-achiever”
✘ “Over committed”
✘ “Want to give too much”
✘ “Get work done too fast”
✘ “Care too much about teammates”
✘ “Not the greatest cook”
Weakness wouldn’t impair you from doing the job
Show you are actively trying to improve these weaknesses
Show the “lesson learned” Think back to the Skills Matrix
FAILURE STORIES!
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)
WEAKNESSES 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
S T A R L
DON’T FORGET THE LINK!!
HOW SHOULD YOU ANSWER THE QUESTIONS?
WATCH FOR THE WILDCARD QUESTIONSA way for the interviewer to gage 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.
TEST OF IMPROVISATION
FAMILIARITY WITH INDUSTRY
TASTE OF PERSONALITY
WALK THEM THROUGH A THOUGHT PROCESS
STAY CALM AND ANSWER AS CLEARLY AS YOU CAN
THE GOAL
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 QUESTIONS
Student “aces” every opportunity to differentiate themselves during the interviews: 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 interviews: 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 the 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.
WHATHAVE YOU BEEN
ASKED?
FINANCEWHAT ARE THE THREE WAYS TO VALUE A COMPANY?PITCH ME A STOCKSO MANY CURVEBALLS…
ACCOUNTINGWHY DO YOU WANT TO PURSUE YOUR CPA?WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR X FIRM?WHY ACCOUNTING?
MANAGEMENT CONSULTINGHOW MANY WORDS ARE ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES?WHAT ARE YOUR 5 WEAKNESSES? … TELL ME ANOTHER … AND ANOTHERCASES
MARKETING – BRAND MANAGEMENT
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 youHave any
QuestionsFor us?
HOW MANY QUESTIONSMINIMUM?
2
INDUSTRY TRENDS AND PRACTICES
QUESTIONS ABOUTJOB POSTING
COMPANY CULTUREAND VALUES
BIGGEST CHALLENGEOR FAVOURITE PARTOF THE JOB
THE SPRINT TO THE FINISH
CLOSING THE INTERVIEW
THANK THEM END WITH HANDSHAKE
REITERATE YOUR
INTEREST
ASK FOR BUSINESS
CARD
HOW IS BEST TO FOLLOW
UP?
USE THEIR NAME!
Send e-mail or handwritten card within 24 hoursTailor to reader Reiterate your interest Thank them again Reference an answer they gave to one of your questionsCheck 42 times for typos
TIPS
Use your Skills Matrix. Take your time to answer. Don’t have a script. Listen to the questions. Smile (But not too much). Relax and have fun! Clarify if need be!
IT NEVER GETS EASIER – YOU JUST GET BETTER
SO, PRACTICE
Resume and Cover letter due FRIDAY at 14:00
Sign up for mock interviews on COOL by April 1st
Interview Stream due April 5th
Informational Interview due April 17th
NEXT WEEK IS LECTURE