Category: Interviewing
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Tricks for Rocking Your Video Interview
Hiring managers may still meet applicants for face-to-face interviews, but there’s been a significant increase in companies opting to conduct video interviews, particularly in place of a phone screen. Video interviews—unlike phone interviews—give applicants the opportunity to demonstrate their enthusiasm and passion for a role and exude their personality through nonverbal communication or mannerisms. For example, […]
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Peer Career Advisors: They Can Help You Ace Your Next Interview
In addition to my role as career advisor to College of Science and Health students, I have the distinct honor of managing the Career Center’s Peer Career Advisor Program (PCAP). Peer career advisors are available on a walk-in basis to help students and recent alumni with basic career-related topics, including: Resume development and critiques Cover […]
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Behavioral Questions: What Employers Really Want to Hear
By: Lynn Gibson, Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) mentor and DePaul University marketing graduate Have you ever wondered what the hiring manager is really looking for in your answers? In this article, Lynn Gibson, DePaul alumna and mentor, decodes the underlying meanings of job interview questions and shares what hiring managers are really listening for. During interviews, the hiring […]
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Interview Musts for Job & Internship Seekers
By: Alejandra Ruiz, DePaul University honors marketing major ‘16 The common mistake made by many of us is to think that because we have successfully mastered our resume, cover letter, and job applications that we don’t have to worry too much about the interview. Regrettably, that’s far from the truth. Even though you did a […]
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Tips For Interview Success
Plain and simple: interviews aren’t easy. They are undoubtedly high-stake interactions that can make or break an opportunity for you. You obviously want to make a positive impression with the potential employer, but, more than likely, you’re also battling nervousness. The fact is that interviewing is a skill, and like other skills, you can build […]
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The Perks of Storytelling in Interviews
By: Gina Anselmo, former career advisor for the DePaul University College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences The formal process of an interview can sometimes feel awkward, stiff, and formal. In order to make an authentic impression and put your best foot forward, it’s helpful to think about stories that demonstrate your interests, strengths, and […]
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