Top Tips for a Successful Interview at the University of Minnesota Actuary Club
Preparing for an interview can be daunting, but these essential tips from Laura Enoksen, Vice President of the University of Minnesota Actuary Club, can help you shine. Dress appropriately, conduct thorough research on the company and interviewers, and ensure your resume is updated and error-free. Utilize your school experience and answer behavioral questions effectively. Practice your interviewing skills, maintain composure, and remember to follow up with a thoughtful thank-you note. Embrace the opportunity and be yourself!
Top Tips for a Successful Interview at the University of Minnesota Actuary Club
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Tips for a Good Interview Experience University of Minnesota Actuary Club Laura Enoksen, Vice President
1. Dress appropriately • This means: • NO AC/DC T-shirts and ripped Jeans, Polos, or loud/gaudy patterns or colors • Men: dress pants, dress shoes, matching socks, button down dress shirt with tie, suit jacket
Women: dress pants or skirt, blouse, jacket, nylons, dress heels/flats (dresses are ok too, but be careful)
2. Do your research • You (hopefully) already did research for the career fair, but now it’s time to really dig in • Research the company, the person/people interviewing you
3. Update your resume & Check for Errors • Job history • Exams • VEE Credits • Programming knowledge • Graduation Date • Contact Info • Spelling/Grammar
4. Use School experience • No related job experience? No problem! • Use school projects and the skills you developed with those projects • Examples: professional communication, project management, presentation/public speaking skills, working well on a team for an extended period of time • Use non-related jobs for the same purpose
5. Answer behavior questions smartly • Strength • Something you have received compliments on • Weakness • Something that can be improved upon and seen in a positive light
6. Practice, practice, practice! • Handshake • Eye contact • Answers
7. Breathe! • Calm your nerves • Deep breath, close eyes, eat a mint (no gum!) • The person you’re interviewing with is just that – a person! • Be yourself, be personable, and make small talk If you need to relax more
8. Thank-You note(s) • Email • If you have no address • If hearing back in less than a week • Snail Mail • If you have an address • If hearing back will not be a quick turnaround • Include: • Thank them for their time and advice (if any was given) • Remind them (briefly!) who you • A quick personalization commenting on something you talked about with them • Make it personal and positive!
