tips for a good interview experience university of minnesota actuary club laura enoksen, vice...
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- TIPS FOR A GOOD INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE University of Minnesota Actuary Club Laura Enoksen, Vice President
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- 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
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- Women: dress pants or skirt, blouse, jacket, nylons, dress heels/flats (dresses are ok too, but be careful)
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- 2. DO YOUR RESEARCH You (hopefully) already did research for the career fair, but now its time to really dig in Research the company, the person/people interviewing you
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- 3. UPDATE YOUR RESUME & CHECK FOR ERRORS Job history Exams VEE Credits Programming knowledge Graduation Date Contact Info Spelling/Grammar
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- 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
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- 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
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- 6. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Handshake Eye contact Answers
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- 7. BREATHE! Calm your nerves Deep breath, close eyes, eat a mint (no gum!) The person youre interviewing with is just that a person! Be yourself, be personable, and make small talk If you need to relax more
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- 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!
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- HOPEFULLY THIS WILL BE YOU NOW!
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- QUESTIONS OR YOUR OWN ADVICE