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Interview Strategies. Interviewers want to know:. Why are you interested in the school or program? Why should they be interested in you? How will you fit in? Give examples. Do you have the skills, knowledge, and experience? . Before you go to the interview…. Know yourself:
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Interviewers want to know: • Why are you interested in the school or program? • Why should they be interested in you? • How will you fit in? Give examples. • Do you have the skills, knowledge, and experience?
Before you go to the interview… • Know yourself: • Strengths, weaknesses, skills, experiences, selling points, etc. • Know the school/program: • Complete your research online, by networking, requesting information, etc.
Before you go to the interview…cont. • Practice answering questions (Virtual Mock Interview) • Map your route, how long it will take, etc. • Prepare your interview attire
Ways to Research Professional Schools • MSAR, ADEA Guide, College Information Booklet (CIB) • School Websites • Speak with your student host in advance • Speak to UMD students already attending (ELMS) • Attend their visit days and special programs • Professional School Fair - April 11, 2012
Interview Attire • Wear attire before the interview (especially the shoes) • When in doubt ask • Things to remember: • Conservative Color for Suit Cologne/perfume • Clean finger nails Clean shaven • Avoid busy prints Little jewelry • Closed-toe shoes Non-scuffed shoe • Correct fitting clothes Trimmed hair
Going into the interview • Arrive 10-15 minutes early • Bring breath mints • Be pleasant to everyone • Visit the restroom one more time • Read the school’s material and pay careful attention to all presentations • Make eye contact and prepare to shake hands
General Interview Tips • Avoid answering questions with yes/no • Be aware of your body language • Avoid nervous mannerisms • Act with confidence • Ask for question clarification, if needed • Answer questions in two minutes or less
General Interview Tips…cont.The STAR Method S = Situation T = Task A = Action R = Result
Ways to Sabotage Your Interview • Lacking enthusiasm • Poor interpersonal skills • Being unprepared • Revealing weakness • Unclear goals • Gossiping/using bad language in informal settings • Not selling yourself • Being unclear about interests • Not knowing the climate • Asking uneducated ?s
Two questions to prepare for Tell me about yourself. Why do you want to be a XXXX?
Interviewing Resources • Books in Resource Room • Virtual Mock Interview • Terp Guide: Internship & Job Search • www.careers.umd.edu Any Questions??
Contact Us • Becky Z. Kenemuth • rzonies@umd.edu • 301-405-0528 • Rachel Wobrak • rwobrak@umd.edu • 301-314-7242 • Wendy Loughlin • loughlin@umd.edu • 301-405-7805 • Reed-Yorke Health Professionals Advising Office • 1210 H.J. Patterson Hall • preprof@mail.umd.edu • 301-405-7805