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I got the interview…Now what? Glenda Darrell Career Counselor Career Development Center

Why Prepare? You don’t want this to be you…

Research! Resources – – – – Future Plans Survey Industry contacts Company website News outlets Linked. In Social media sites Business Source Complete/Priv. Co – Glassdoor – e. PACK Think about… – Why that company? – Why that position?

Interview Prep Key Points of Interview Preparation • Research the organization…know WHY them? • Compare the job description with YOUR resume – Where are the points of connection? – What do you think they feel is most important? • Know your strengths & weaknesses as related to position • Have specific examples ready to share that reflect their requirements and/or values • Show interest in what they do…have a list of questions prepared Research Yourself - Know what you have to offer!

Types of Interviews Screening interview (in person/phone/video) • First encounter - 30 min. or so • Live video or recorded responses Selection interview (on-site) • Half or full day of interviews • Lunch / Dinner / Tour / Overnight visit • Meet multiple people One-on-One vs. Panel Interviews • Panel is multiple interviewers at a time Technical Interview • Career-specific questions, coding, and solve equations/ problems Case Interview • Interviewer engages candidate in discussion about a real or hypothetical business problem

Be Prepared for Different Types of Interview Questions! Traditional • Basic questions about your resume/ experience Behavioral • Based on the notion that past performance is a good indicator of future performance • S-T-A-R (asked to recall a Situation or Task, explain the Action you took, and describe the Results) Technical • Coding/programming problems, questions about skills & level of knowledge, describe projects Case Style • Engage in hypothetical business problem to assess analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and ability to think under pressure Off-the-wall Questions

STAR is key “STAR (situation, task, action, result) type interview. Have your project stories ready. Usually a few stories for each category falling under process improvements, human relations, difficulties/troubleshooting, etc. ” Industrial Engineering Interviewee Boeing (Glassdoor)

Tell Your Story Prepare a story for each category • A time when you saved the day. • A time when you learned from a mistake. • A time when you had to act without a supervisor’s guidance. • A time when you had to deal with a difficult person. • A time when you had to “turn-on-a-dime” and change quickly. • A time when you worked on a team. • A time when you took the initiative.

Traditional TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF • Prepare your answer – determine what you want your message to be • Do not answer it in general terms (NO life story or irrelevant information) • Think of it as a 1 – 2 minute “commercial” of your personal highlights • Focus on skills, accomplishments and relevant experiences IMPORTANT: Mention why are you interested in position/ field

Behavioral Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult person. How did you handle it? Situation or Task – While working at local clothing store, a frustrated customer needed to return an item. She became difficult when she learned no refund only store credit. Action – Explained to customer, I could try to find the item at another store and have it shipped to her. Result – Customer got her item in time for her special event. I saw her in the store again later in the summer.

Technical Solve an equation or diagnose an issue • Suppose you had eight identical balls. One of them is slightly heavier and you are given a balance scale. What's the fewest number of times you have to use the scale to find the heavier ball? Specific to Discipline • Tell me about closures in Java. Script • If you had to change something in Python, what would you change? Specific to You • Tell me about your senior design project and what was your role? • Tell me about a technical challenge that you had? Practice – Practice - Practice

Case Style How to Prepare 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Ask questions…From the start • Summarize the problem & ask clarifying questions Engage Your Interviewer • Talk through your approach & pay attention to cues Structure, Structure • Framework to organize thoughts & talk through case Recognize Case Archetypes • Learn case “types” & practice each one Practice Your Numbers • Write out your formulas & thought process Keep Up with Industries Practice …. Partner with a friend or a mentor Adapted from: https: //www. themuse. com/advice/ace-the-case-7 -steps-to-cracking-your-consulting-interview Vault Guide to the Case Interview

What to Ask? Tips: 1) Always prepare questions to ask 2) Ask well-informed questions - not readily available • • What skills/experiences would make an ideal candidate? What types of projects would I be working on? What have you enjoyed most about working here? What is the company and team culture like? What constitutes success in this position? What gets you most excited about the company’s future? What is the next step in the recruiting process?

After the interview… Send a thank-you note! *You can send it electronically the same day of the interview or the next day; or *Hand-written, sent through snail mail, will set you apart from the competition! � In your note, restate your interest in the position, and thank the interviewer(s) for their consideration. � Follow up based on “next steps” instructions from interviewer

I got the offer, now what?

Evaluate Job Offers Money isn’t Everything Tangibles • • Base salary Bonuses Paid Time-off Benefits & Perks Retirement Savings Education Reimbursement Continuing Education Intangibles • • Like what you do Company Culture Location-Location Manager Co-workers / Team Time & Flexibility Career Development

Evaluate Job Offers Benefits and Perks are Important • Paid vacation and sick time • Paid maternity/paternity leave • Work-from-home options • Childcare options • Wellness programs • Flexible hours • • • Retirement benefits Education reimbursement Casual dress Discount programs Parking options 4 in 5 Employees Want Benefits or Perks More than a Pay Raise Glassdoor

Comparing Job Offers Software Engineer • $72, 500 Annual Salary • $5, 111. 04 Vacation Leave Value • $2, 555. 52 Sick Leave Value • $2, 555. 52 Paid Holiday Value • $5, 984. 16 Employer Medical Contribution • $3, 762 401(k) Match Total Compensation- $92, 468. 24 Java Developer • $78, 000 Annual Salary • $3, 000 Paid Holiday Value • $1, 635. 60 Employer Medical Contribution • $0 401(k) Match Total Compensation- $82, 635. 60

Salary Negotiation Do Your Homework • Future Plans Survey results – NC State Office of Institutional Research and Planning (OIRP) website • National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) Salary information – Career Development Center website • Salary. com • Indeed. com Salary information • Glassdoor

Your Research Future Plans Survey - May 2019 Graduates CSC Department 54. 9% response rate Accepted Jobs: 67. 1% Graduate School: 8. 9% Still Seeking: 17. 7% Where are the jobs? Triangle Area – 62. 7% Other NC Areas – 11. 8% Outside NC – 25. 5% Salary Average: $76, 250 Salary Median: $72, 500 Office of Institutional Research & Planning

Cost of Living • Cost of Living Wizard https: //swz. salary. com/costoflivingwizard/layoutscripts/coll_start. aspx • Cost of Living Calculator (bankrate. com) https: //www. bankrate. com/calculators/savings/moving-cost-of-living-calculator. aspx • Cost of Living Calculator (payscale. com) https: //www. payscale. com/cost-of-living-calculator

How to inquire about negotiating a salary “Thank you so much. I am extremely excited about the offer. I think (employer name) is a good fit for me and the (position) would be a great opportunity. However, I am hoping that we can discuss the current salary offer. I have done some research on average salaries for NC State students in my field and, based on that, I am hoping for a salary in the range of $75, 000 - $85, 000. ”

What else can I negotiate? Healthcare Retirement Bonuses Stock Options Professional Development Paid Vacations Education

Professionalism How you handle the job search reflects on you + NC State ü ü ü Honesty in the process Be sincere – Only apply/interview for jobs you are truly interested in Fulfill interview commitments Communication is key - Ask for time you need to make a decision Seek guidance about salary negotiation Once accepted position – Withdraw from other opportunities & stop looking ü Do not renege - Accept one offer in good faith ü Not sure what the “right thing” is – Ask career counselor

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