Last night, we
had two guest professors from GSA, Greg and Judy. They facilitated discussion and gave advice
regarding how to present yourself in an interview and how to write well for
personal success.
When discussing
resumes, they reiterated that every word counts, and that it’s important not to
use any extra language and to get your point across succinctly.
We watched a
short YouTube clip on “What not to do in an interview,” and discussed
afterwards. In an interview, always be
able to think on your feet, even if a question catches you by surprise. Also, no cell phone use and dress to
impress. Be sure you are able to tell
your interviewer why you want the job at their company, and don’t have an
arrogant attitude and walk in assuming you are going to get the position.
As a class, we
went around the room and shared our talking points and gave helpful
feedback. Some overall tips that were
shared were:
·
Use words
with positive connotations (ex: instead of saying you are direct, say that you
“cut to the heart of the matter quickly”)
·
Make your
flaws positive flaws
·
Say flip
side of your negative attributes so the interviewer left with positive thoughts
about you
·
Be able
to follow up your talking points with examples and stories when they ask
It is important
to separate political life from reality—government employees that have social
media sites must be careful to never say anything about their position so that
the people in the media don’t misconstrue your opinions as being representative
of where you work (i.e. GSA). Along with
that, keep in mind that:
·
Employers
are going to Google you: if you provide your twitter handle or FB or anything
else, they’re going to find you: KNOW WHAT IS ON YOUR SITE
·
Flip it:
use the company’s information on social media sites to know more about them
·
If you
feel like something is invasive on social media platform , then it shouldn’t be
there
Make sure to
research and do your homework before you get to an interview, it will get you a
leg up on other applicants. Know who the
company’s clients are, or their new initiatives, etc. so that you are able to
ask good questions at the end of the interview, and show that you really want
the job.
Always wrap up
your interview with two things:
1.
“Ask for
the sale:” reiterate that you want that job and why you are a great fit
2.
Thank the
interviewer for their time, and say something like “I really hope I have the
opportunity to see you in the next round of interviews”
HW due next class:
Study for final
·
Review
blog, review edits on all past assignments, and email Prof. Piacente with any
questions.
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Final
will consist of writing a press release and a broadcast story from different
fact sheets.
·
You may
use any materials you want for the final.
·
Current
event quiz next week.
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