Tutorial 7 - Mock Interviews
- 1. 1 COMM 202: Tutorial 7 T04 & T10 with Sidney Pankratz
- 2. 2 1. Mock Interview Details 2. Interview Questions 3. Interview Prep Resources Today’s Agenda
- 3. 3 Course Timeline TUTORIAL: Employment Interview Questions WHAT’S DUE: Networking Reflection due Thurs. Nov. 22 11:59 pm on Turnitin WHAT’S DUE: Informational Interview Assignment Friday, Dec. 14 11:59 pm on Turnitin week 15week 13week 12 LECTURE: Offer Negotiations WHAT’S DUE: Mock Interviews taking place on Nov. 26, Nov. 27, and Nov. 29 in Birmingham Interview Stream due Nov. 26 for bonus 1%
- 5. 5 What to expect from the mock interview? When: November 26 th, 27 th, and 29 th (as per your time slot) Mandatory items to print: •Resume (PRINT) •Cover Letter (PRINT) •Job Posting (PRINT) Optional items: •Padfolio (keep it simple) •Pen •Research notes 1
- 6. 6 What to expect from the mock interview? ● Check in with the ”reception” in Birmingham (It is the student’s responsibility to find the check- in desk. There will be signs everywhere so it will be very obvious) ● Interview will be exactly 20 minutes with one BCC coach or external consultant or COMM 202 TA = 15 minutes interview time + 5 minutes feedback ● Make sure you have your PRINTED documents (resume, cover letter, job posting)
- 7. 7 What not to do? 1. Inappropriate physical contact 2. Inappropriate questions 3. Late for interview 4. Not checking in at reception 5. Missing documents (resume, cover letter and job posing)
- 8. 8 Dress Code
- 10. 1. Tell me about yourself 2. Strengths 3. Weaknesses 4. Tell me about a time… 5. Wild cards Five Categories of Questions
- 11. 11 Tell Me About Yourself ● Most common question you’ll get asked during an interview ● Can be asked in several different ways ○ “Tell me about yourself” ○ “What’s your story?” ○ “Walk me through your resume” ● PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! (with Interview Stream)
- 12. 12 Tell Me About Yourself ● Keep it between 90 - 120 sec ● Brand yourself – give them something to remember you by ● Sound natural – don’t sound like you’re reading off a script ● Skills & accomplishments – briefly touch on these aspects ● Show your passion & authenticity ● Provide a well-rounded picture of who you are as a person PRO TIPS
- 14. 14 Structure your Story: Sample Structures PERSONAL ACADEMICS WORK EXPERIENCE SKILLS
- 15. 15 Structure your Story: Sample Structures
- 16. 16 Structure your Story: TMAY Grading Criteria
- 17. 17 Your turn to try! Pair up with a buddy. Tell me about yourself.
- 18. 18 What are your Strengths?
- 19. 19 What are your Strengths: Grading Criteria
- 20. 20 What are your Weaknesses?
- 21. 21 What are your Weaknesses: What not to Do!
- 22. 22 What are your Weaknesses: Grading Criteria
- 23. 23 Behaviourals
- 24. 24 Behaviourals: Structure S T A R L What position and where were you? What was the challenge you faced? What did YOU do and HOW did you solve the problem? What was the accomplishment and the impact? Link back to the job and why the story is relevant! BE SUCCINCT. Some interviewers may cut you off.
- 28. 28 Wild Card Questions What’s the point? ● Could be industry/job specific… or a surprise! ● Random questions that you cannot prepare for ● To test how you react under pressure & deal with uncertainty ● To see how you think your way through a problem Handle it like a pro: Tell them what you are going to tell them. TELL THEM. Tell them what you told them.
- 29. 29 Wild Cards Questions: Grading Criteria
- 30. 30 The Closing
- 31. 31 When they Ask you if you have any Questions...
- 32. 32 Wrapping up the Conversation
- 33. 33 Follow Up
- 34. 34 Following Up
- 35. 35 General Tips
- 36. 36 Fives Ways to Automatically Fail
- 37. ● DLam Library – company profiles, reports, SWOTs, etc. ● Company annual report ● Glassdoor ○ Interviews: can find tips or interview experiences of past candidates ○ Company review: get a better sense of workplace culture ● Your network ● Look on LinkedIn to see if any UBC alumni work there or have worked there (potential 2nd degree connection) or anyone else you know who you can reach out to for an informational interview Interview Resources
- 38. ● Practice, practice, practice, practice! ● Do mock interviews with a friend, a BCC coach, etc ● Get their feedback and keep working on it! ● BCC: Interview Stream, Interview Toolkit, Coaching ● Leverage your Skills Matrix ● Practice in front of a mirror or film yourself to watch for any distracting body language ● Prepare multiple stories for each skill that the job description is looking for ● Always good to have a variety of experiences + stories to pull from as it is possible for interviewers to ask questions about the same skill multiple times Practise!
- 39. 39 Action Items 1. Employment Interview on Nov. 26th, 27th, 29th – prep and show up! 2. Informational Interview due Friday, Dec. 14th 11:59 pm on Turnitin. 3. BCC Coaching Appointment by Dec. 14th 4. Optional Bonus Marks – Interview Stream by Nov. 26th; SEAT by Dec. 14th Last Lecture Next Week!