Lce Mba Seminar 1.14.09
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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