2016 MSOE Career Services Dept Guide

� I have researched the company.

� I have some idea of the company culture, product/service, and location.

� I have formulated my goals for the interview: x Make a good first impression x Show interest and enthusiasm x Talk about my strengths and interests x Have a strong closing – i.e. re-emphasize my interest, ask for information regarding the next step in the selection process � I have conceptualized the position, and in addition to my technical skills, I am prepared to talk about previous experiences that show that I have: x Leadership skills x Communication skills (speaking, persuading, writing) x The ability to get along with others

� I am prepared to answer questions regarding: x Short-term objectives x Long-term objectives

x My strengths (with concrete examples, if needed) x My weaknesses (areas which need improvement and corrective actions taken) x Why I’m interested in this position x Why I’m interested in this company/organization x Why I chose MSOE and my major(s) x Myself (tell me about yourself – why should I hire you?)

� I have prepared some questions I want to ask regarding: x Work environment x Training program(s) x Typical career paths x The company’s vision x Other � I have all the necessary materials in my portfolio: x Resume x Cover letter x List of references x Unofficial transcript x Work/project samples x Professional Development Transcript (PDT) x Notepad and writing tool � I am ready to “dress for success.”

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