Career Readiness
Targeted Application letter in response to one of the three job notices
Refined resume in response to one of the three job notices
Two appropriate questions YOU would like to ask the interviewer at the conclusion of your interview while being interviewed for this position above. Explain why you selected these questions.
Prepared Interview Question Responses – Prepare your responses for each of the following two questions:
- How do you like to be managed?
- What is one of your weaknesses? Note: Do not just give a short answer. Write up exactly what you would say if asked during an interview.
Prepared Behavioral Interview Question Responses – Prepare your responses using the STAR method for each of the following two questions:
- Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that tested your coping skills. What did you do?
- Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond when it would have been acceptable to just perform the bare minimum. Explain why you did this. Note: Do not just give a short answer. Write up exactly what you would say if asked during an interview.
Perfect Pitch/Elevator Speech – Prepare a 30 second pitch about yourself, which could be delivered to a potential employer.
Graduate Schools – Research 3 graduate schools that have programs that might interest you should you decide to further your education. Please list the name of the university, the name of the school, the website, the official program degree name and the program description for each of these three.
Professional Associations – Research 3 professional associations that relate to a career that you are interested in pursuing. List the name of the associations, the websites, and a brief description of the association or the benefits of membership. Tell if there is a student membership rate or not and what the cost is for students and professionals to join.
