1. Strommen Career and Internship Center Anderson Hall, Lower Level 612-330-1148

2. Victor Vocation “V.V.”

3. http://cswl.pbworks.com/ Interview Stream

4.  Screening Interview  On-site Interview

5.  Know the job requirements  Know yourself  Research the organization  Prepare questions  Practice  Have your outfit ready  Know where to go

6. Remember... the interview starts as soon as you walk in the door and ends once you are out the door http://cswl.pbworks.com/Presentations-and-Videos

7.  Arrive early  Introduce yourself  Be professional  Watch your eye contact and body language  May bring and use your portfolio  Answer questions  Ask questions  Do not bring up salary or benefits  Get business cards  Close the interview

8.  Prove yourself by telling stories of past accomplishments  Helps predict behavior  Answer according to the CAR method:  C = Context  A = Action  R = Results

9.  Give me an example of an accomplishment you are proud of  Tell me about a time you had multiple assignments to complete and how did you prioritize  Describe a situation where you had a work as part of a team to achieve a goal  Tell me about a time you had to use strong leadership skills  Describe a situation in which you had to work under pressure

10.  Tell me about yourself  Why are interested in this position?  What makes you qualified for this position?  Why do you want to work for our organization?  What are your strengths?  What are your weaknesses?  What are your career goals?

11.  What motivates you in work setting?  How does your education relate to our needs?  Why did you choose your major?  Why did you leave your last job?  Why are you interested in this field?  What role do you usually play in group or team situations?  Others????

12.  Send a thank you note  Follow-up

13.  Screening interviews  Research the organizations  Know how you meet the job requirements  Sell your experience and activities  Practice before you go  Follow-up afterwards

15.  MN Private College Job and Internship Fair Tuesday, February 16, 2010  Job Search Group Tuesdays, Feb. 23, March 9, March 23, April 6 and April 13  Pathways to Careers in the Arts Tuesday, March 23, 2010  Idealist Nonprofit Fair Tuesday, April 13, 2010