Interview Skills Resume Writing Workshop The Dos Donts

Interview Skills & Resume Writing Workshop The Do’s & Don’ts of the Recruiting Process Forte Financial Services FAST Track Conference November 17, 2008

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Presentation Format § § § Forte Financial. FORUM: Services. THE FAST Track Webinar 2007 FORTE MBA VALUE PROPOSITION 25 minutes – panel speakers: slide deck 25 minutes – Q&A: via the “Q&A box” in the lower right hand corner of your computer screen 5 minutes – close session

Let’s Get Started! Speaker Introductions Fatimah Gilliam, Esq. Director of Diversity Recruitment Graduate Recruitment Citi fatimah. gilliam@citi. com Gina Moore Associate, Human Capital Management Goldman, Sachs & Co. Gina. Moore@gs. com Mark Chamberlain Americas Diversity Manager Deutsche Bank mark. chamberlain@db. com Forte Financial. FORUM: Services. THE FAST Track Webinar 2007 FORTE MBA VALUE PROPOSITION

Workshop Objectives Forte Financial. FORUM: Services. THE FAST Track Webinar 2007 FORTE MBA VALUE PROPOSITION § To discuss the critical success factors for effective resume writing and interviewing § To provide insights for a smoother job-search experience

Interview Skills & Resume Writing Workshop The Do’s & Don’ts of the Recruiting Process Forte Financial Services FAST Track Conference November 17, 2008

Getting Started Forte Financial. FORUM: Services. THE FAST Track Webinar 2007 FORTE MBA VALUE PROPOSITION § Utilize the resources available through your career center § Search company web pages § Read the paper and other industry publications § Attend information sessions, informational interviews, Day on the Job events, etc

The Importance of a Good Resume Forte Financial. FORUM: Services. THE FAST Track Webinar 2007 FORTE MBA VALUE PROPOSITION § Most financial services companies use a pre-screening process to select candidates for first round interviews § Your resume may be the first and only impression you make § When crafting your resume, try to think about what the interviewer will see

Resume Tips Forte Financial. FORUM: Services. THE FAST Track Webinar 2007 FORTE MBA VALUE PROPOSITION § Keep it to one page § It should be “clean”, uncluttered and easy to see your accomplishments § Bullet points are best to deliver concise, important information § Elaborate on your achievements and experience § Quantify your achievements § Use action verbs to describe your activities § Have multiple reviews of your resume and be open to feedback (friends, colleagues, parents, your career services office, school counselors, etc. ) § Remember that everything on your resume is fair game in an interview. Do not write anything which you cannot speak about in detail § Of course, absolutely, positively, no typos!! Proof read your resume several times before giving it to any employer

What’s Important § Internships/Jobs/Any work experiences § Clubs/Outside Activities § Accomplishments/Honors § Interests § Courses taken that are relevant to job § Undergraduate GPA Forte Financial. FORUM: Services. THE FAST Track Webinar 2007 FORTE MBA VALUE PROPOSITION

Before The Interview § Forte Financial. FORUM: Services. THE FAST Track Webinar 2007 FORTE MBA VALUE PROPOSITION Research and preparation - prepare a one page profile of company § Know the company and position thoroughly § Know why you want this job and this industry § Review your main points – why are you a good fit for this job? § Practice interviewing with a friend ask for feedback § Have a strategy – make every word count § Know your resume! And know what makes you different § Prepare good probing questions § Be punctual, relax, and wear appropriate AND comfortable clothing

During the Interview – The Basics Forte Financial. FORUM: Services. THE FAST Track Webinar 2007 FORTE MBA VALUE PROPOSITION § Bring extra copies of your resume § Smile and give a firm handshake § Listen carefully – Be sure to answer the question you are asked! § Don’t cut off the interviewer, and know when to stop talking § Maintain good eye contact, good posture, and distinct speech § Be self-confident and alert; stay involved and interested § Maintain enthusiasm throughout the interview § Be professional § Ask your questions at the end of the interview § At end of interview be sure to clarify next steps, but don’t put interviewer on the spot by asking “So, how did I do? ”

During the Interview – What to Expect § Forte Financial. FORUM: Services. THE FAST Track Webinar 2007 FORTE MBA VALUE PROPOSITION Do your research § Know about the company, the industry and the job § Questions to be prepared for § Why are you interested in Investment Banking/Investment Management/Sales & Trading/Research? § What does the job entail? § Talk about activities and/or jobs on your resume § There will be plenty of time for you to ask questions, so come armed with intelligent ones! § Recent developments you’ve read about in the Wall Street Journal § Differences between the various departments § Get the interviewer’s perspective on the industry or ask about his or her experiences

Types of Interview Questions Forte Financial. FORUM: Services. THE FAST Track Webinar 2007 FORTE MBA VALUE PROPOSITION § Situational § Interviewer asks interviewee to draw on previous experience to understand skills - “Tell me about a time when you had to solve a tough problem. . . ” § Why did you handle it in the way you did? What was the outcome? § Open ended question - “Tell me about yourself” § Case based § Given problem to solve § Tests analytical and conceptual skills § S&T type questions may test your ability to think “on the spot”

Content of Typical 30 Minute Interview Forte Financial. FORUM: Services. THE FAST Track Webinar 2007 FORTE MBA VALUE PROPOSITION § 2 -3 min. - Introduction § Ice Breaker- tell me about your decision to come to this school § 15 -25 min. - Interviewer gains understanding of interviewee’s: § § § § Strengths Weaknesses How skills/experience fit with job Cultural fit with firm Level of interest in job/firm Intellectual stamina and curiosity Judgment § 5 min. - Interviewee gains understanding of: § Job requirements (anything that may have not been uncovered in the research process) § Any last minute questions you want to ask § Clarifying next steps (when you should expect to hear back, etc. )

After the Interview Forte Financial. FORUM: Services. THE FAST Track Webinar 2007 FORTE MBA VALUE PROPOSITION § Send e-mail thank you note as soon as possible after the interview; use to reinforce interest and key messages, but keep it short § Objectively analyze your performance during the interview § What did you do well? § Where did you mess up? § Practice those areas in which you need improvement

Summary Forte Financial. FORUM: Services. THE FAST Track Webinar 2007 FORTE MBA VALUE PROPOSITION § “Know thyself” § Know your resume inside and out § Know your strengths and weaknesses § Know what you want to do and why you want to do it § Be positive!