MBA SeminarInternships ◦ Interviewing ◦ Resources

AgendaI. Internships• Technology Entrepreneurship Program (TEP)

Don Upson

• Creating an internship

II. Interviewing• The SOAR Technique• Q & A

III. Resources

Internships

Creating an Internship• Your Targets–Prospect list–Target List–Contacts from Randy, Dick, Bill, James

• Your Pitch–Establish common ground (i.e. referral)–Get to the ask early–Relate your value proposition

Interviewing

Talking About Yourself• Identify 5-8 Success Stories– Know details inside and out–Highlight multiple skills, abilities and qualities

• S-O-A-R Framework– Situation–Objective–Action (your role)–Results

Exercise

In groups of 2… • Take a turn in each role:

Recruiter – pose question and listen to answer

Interviewee – respond to question, using SOAR

Questions

Describe a situation in which you…

• Led a group to achieve a goal.• Persuaded others to your point of view.• Managed ambiguity and achieved results.• Worked effectively under time pressure

and/or resource constraints.• Had to overcome great disappointment.

Resources

UO JobLink

http://uocareer.uoregon.edu

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network

www.oen.org

Reference USA

www.referenceusa.com

Eugene Chamber of Commerce

www.eugenechamber.com

Additional Resources• LCE–Industry Journals–Alumni–Randy, Dick, Graham, Don

• CS Library–Book of Lists–Wet Feet Guides