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TUTORIAL 8:INTERVIEWST23/29 | WEEK 10 | MINYOUNG HWANG
AGENDA
MOCK INTERVIEWS
INTERVIEW Q&A
WRAP-UP
THEME OFTHE WEEK
DRAKE
MOCK INTERVIEWS
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
DRESSCODE
=BUSINESSFORMAL
INTERVIEW Q&A
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
"TELL MEABOUT YOURSELF!"#1
MOST COMMON QUESTION
ASKED IN DIFFERENT WAYS
PRACTICE, BUT NOT TOO MUCH
TELL THEM A STORY THAT NO ONE CAN REPLICATE
GIVE THEM THE RIGHT FIRST IMPRESSION
THE GOAL
BRAND YOURSELF
1.5 MINUTES
SHARE PASSION
SKILLS &EXPERIEN
CE
INTERESTS
("ZINGERS")
THE BEGINNING
GROWING INTEREST
THE SPARK
YOUR FUTURE
WHY YOU ARE HERE
WHAT IS…
…YOUR STORY?
THE BEGINNING
GROWING INTEREST
THE SPARK
YOUR FUTURE
WHY YOU ARE HERE
INTRODUCTION
REALIZATION THAT THIS WAS THE RIGHT CAREER FOR YOU
YOUR FORMULA AND HOW IT HAS HELPED LEAD YOU TO THIS ROLE
WHERE YOU SEE YOURSELF
HOW THIS POSITION TIES INTO IT ALL
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WHAT IS YOUR FORMULA?
ELEMENTS THAT WILL SHOW THE INTERVIEWER WHO YOU ARE AND WHY YOU ARE RIGHT FOR THE JOB
HEART FOR CSR
MINYOUNG'S FORMULA
VALUE ALIGNMENTPERSONAL PASSION
+MARKETING EXPERIENCE
LEADERSHIPINDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
TEACHING
COMMUNICATIONRELATIONSHIPS
+
DEGRASSI
DRAKE'S FORMULA
CANADIANDARK PAST
+ RAPPING
YOLOCREATIVITY
COMEDY
FAN SERVICENEWSMAKER
+
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)
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
GRADING RUBRIC
SWAP YOUR TMAY WITH A PARTNER!
"WHAT AREYOUR STRENGTHS?"#2
CAN? WANT? FIT?
ASKED IN DIFFERENT WAYS
GOOD VS. BAD ANSWERS
TALK ABOUT RELEVANT STRENGTHS
PROVE THAT YOU CAN DO THE JOB
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)
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 positioner was longer than 2 minutes
Student’s strength may be irrelevant to the position and/or lacks proof of execution or link to job opportunity
GRADING RUBRIC
"WHAT AREYOUR WEAKNESSES?"#3
AVOID GENERIC WEAKNESSES
SKILLS MATRIX FAILURE STORIES
APPROPRIATE VS. INAPPROPRIATE
SHOW THAT YOU ACCEPT YOUR WEAKNESS
EMPHASIZE THE IMPROVEMENT PLAN
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)
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 weaknesson or link to job opportunity
GRADING RUBRIC
"TELL ME ABOUTA TIME WHEN…"#4
STAR
SITUATION.
TASK.
ACTION.
RESULT.
L LINK.
SKILLS MATRIX
RESUME COVER LETTER
INTERVIEW
NETWORKING
"TIME FOR A WILD CARD!"#5
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)
Student “aces” every opportunity to differentiate themselves during the interview: 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 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”
They “miss” too many opportunities to differentiate themselves during 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
GRADING RUBRIC
FINANCEWHAT ARE THE THREE WAYS TO VALUE A COMPANY?WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND DOWNSIDES OF RAISING DEBT VERSUS EQUITY?
ACCOUNTING WHY DO YOU WANT TO PURSUE YOUR CPA?WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR X FIRM?
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
HOW MANY WORDS ARE ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES?WHAT ARE YOUR 5 WEAKNESSES? … TELL ME ANOTHER … AND ANOTHER
MARKETING YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND? FAVOURITE CAMPAIGN?
TLOG HOW WOULD YOU IMPROVE COMPANY PRODUCTIVITY?HOW WOULD YOU DEAL WITH A DIFFICULT FACTORY WORKER?
HUMAN RESOURCES RESOLVING CONFLICT?DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PERSONNEL MGMT AND HR MGMT?
RANDOM QUESTIONS OR SCENARIOS
WOULD YOU RATHER GO SKY DIVING OR SCUBA DIVING AND WHY?WHAT IS SOMETHING ABOUT THIS JOB THAT MAKES YOU NERVOUS?HOW MANY TENNIS BALLS CAN YOU FILL IN THIS ROOM?TELL ME ABOUT SOME NEWS YOU HAVE READ RECENTLY AND HOW IT RELATES TO THIS JOB?
"DO YOU HAVEANY QUESTIONS?"#6
HOW MANY QUESTIONSMINIMUM?
2
INDUSTRY TRENDS AND PRACTICES
QUESTIONS ABOUTJOB POSTING
COMPANY CULTUREAND VALUES
BIGGEST CHALLENGEOR FAVOURITE PARTOF THE JOB
THANK THEM
RE-ITERATE INTEREST
CONFIRM FOLLOW-UP
SOLID HANDSHAKE
BUSINESS CARD
REMEMBERNAME
CLOSING THE INTERVIEW
EMAIL IN 24 HOURS
THANK THEM
REFER TO CONVO
TAILOR TOREADER
RE-ITERATE INTEREST
CHECK FOR TYPOS
FOLLOW UP
LISTEN & ANSWER
CORRECTLY
SMILE & BE PERSONABLE
TIPSKNOW YOUR
STORIES INSIDE OUT
WRAP-UP
INTERVIEW STREAMDUE APRIL 5TH
SIGN UP FOR MOCK INTERVIEWSON COOL BY APRIL 1ST
RESUME & COVER LETTERDUE THIS FRIDAY ON COOL & TURNITIN
COMING UP…
INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWDUE APRIL 17TH
NEXT WEEK
LECTURE