Interviewing
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The document provides information about final resumes being due, an upcoming GE information night, tips for writing an effective resume, and an overview of the co-op interview and referral process. It discusses highlighting availability for fall 2015 or spring 2016 terms on resumes and notes CEAS students must complete five co-op terms. It also gives tips for responding to different types of interview questions using the STAR method.
Interviewing
- 2. Week Four News Final Resumes now due Monday Refer to the memo sent to revise your resume Upload your resume to Blackboard for points and to PAL for the referral process GE Information Night- Tuesday, February 10, 6:30 PM 544 / 644 Baldwin EE, ME, MET, AsE, CS, CompE
- 3. Resum e How does the resume “sell” you? The resume represents the initial application for a co-op job! The information you provide is supposed to meet their requirements (i.e., a high school diploma). Providing availability for a fall 2015 or spring 2016 co-op work term is important CEAS students MUST complete five co-op terms
- 6. • Design outfit and accessories to enable an effective. slapstick performance, by use of relevant props and materials • Arrive at established “show” area and perform as per the hiring agent's expectations • Establish word-of-mouth advertising in the local area to encourage further future bookings • Manage schedule of ongoing work • Be punctual, entertaining and approachable • Manage administrative functions of the “sole- trader” business Responsibilities
- 7. • Understanding of audience expectations for performance quality and authenticity • Understanding of marketing or advertising techniques, at least on a local basis, to increase bookings and revenue • Be able to design, procure and implement clothing and accessories to enable effective live performance • Ability to speak in public without trepidation • Ability to handle changing audience expectations, especially where children are concerned • Be able to appreciably handle health and safety requirements during the show, for the safety and enjoyment of all Qualifications
- 8. Tell me a time when you made someone laugh?
- 9. What special talents (or powers) make you a unique clown and how would you use it to make people laugh?
- 10. How many other clowns can you fit into your car and what strategies would you use?
- 11. Four common types of interviews • Phone • In-person • Group or Panel • On-line (Skype, Google Hangouts, Polycom)
- 12. Three categories of interview questions • Behavioral (Tell me about a time…) • Case / situational (How would you…What would you do?) • Resume-based (You mentioned on your resume…)
- 13. Define the Situation Outline the Tasks Explain your Actions Let them know the Results HOW TO RESPOND
- 14. Situation What is the recruiter asking? Tasks What skills are related to the question? Action Relate with a story? Results What results did you get? How to Respond
- 16. Co-op Referral Process • For students not in ME/MET: Have you met with your co-op advisor or received information on the job search process? • For ME and MET students: This class is your on-going job meeting • Students identify a set number of preferences in the PAL system (ME/MET: 20-30 Companies by noon Friday, February 13) • Your co-op advisor will “approve” and “post documents” to the companies • Companies will contact you based on their HR protocols for an interview • We do not provide the contact information for company co-op coordinators
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