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    Taasin Azam

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    I am graduating this spring and therefore, I'm actively seeking employment opportunities. This workshop turned out to be very beneficial in that regard. 

    I did not know about "informational interviews" prior to watching this lecture and I realize how much more effective these can be compared to simply Googling a company. While one could gain more information through online research, having a conversation, no matter how brief, with an employee/recuiter of a company not only creates a point of contact at the company, it also allows one to make a impression, even though the discussion is purely informational. 

    I also appreciated Dr Luzader discussing the importance of body language during an interview. I know that I have a habit of biting my nails when I'm focused on something, and this lecture has me wondering how many times I unconsciously went on chewing my finger during a video interview... I am glad that the CCO provides resouces like Big Interview where I can watch myself doing a mock interview and notice what I need to improve. 

    Last but not the least, I found the ideal of ending the follow-up email by stating that I will contact the interviewer at a certain date. I'm not sure whether this might be coming on too strong, but the possibility of establishing another contact with the interviewer, or their PAs would definitely give me a boost in the application process.

    I found this workshop very insightful and I would recommend anyone going through the dreadful job search process to watch it.

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    Taiwo Michael Adeshakin

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    Tim Luzader's seminar on "Interviewing Skills" was a true eye-opening seminar. Since I will be graduating in the spring semester, I have been interviewing with a lot of companies, and after watching this seminar, I realized a lot of mistakes, small and big, I have made while interviewing. Even though some of the tips he gave during the seminar might be outdated at the current age due to everything going virtual, like how to shake hands with the interviewer, send a paper letter as follow-up, or call the interviewer directly on their cell phone, I believe some of the tips could be modified to fit the situation of the current age to still fulfill the same goal of standing out from the crowd and making the interviewer have a memorable interview with you even days after the interview. 

    I would highly recommend this video to anybody to watch this seminar, even if you are not actively searching for a job or have watched a similar seminar in the past. There is new information I believe you will get from this one, and it will also help you refresh your memory for old, similar information.

    Finally, I appreciate all the external resources he shared and suggested we take advantage of that would accelerate how soon we achieve what we wanted: getting the job of our dreams. I also wanted to thank the Center for Career Opportunities for how far they have gone and all they do to make sure we all succeed in getting a job.

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    Jiaming Wang

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    The work shop is great. It offers comprehensive guidance on preparing for and excelling in job interviews, which is urgently in need for graduate student like me. 

    Before the interview, the emphasis is on establishing clear objective, such as making a good first impression and potentially securing a job offer. We shall prepare for possible interview questions as much as we can. 

    During the interview, confidence, and clarity in introducing oneself are key. We are encouraged to show why and how we are qualified to this specific position. 

    Post-interview, the presenter advises following up with a thank-you letter or email to reaffirm interest in the position. Personally speaking, I do not much agree with this. But I may still need sometime thinking about this point. Because I believe after the interview, there is actually very few things we could do. 

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    Sejin Oh

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    This seminar was “Interviewing Skills” by Tim Luzader. He basically went through all of processes for an interview in terms of how we should deal with it: how to prepare an interview, what should be our strategies for the interview, and what should we do after the interview. It was really easy to follow because he was giving a lot of details for every single thing. The one thing that I liked the most was the importance of gestures. This is because I have never recognized the power of gestures before, and I thought it can even seem like an exaggeration.

    I applied to PhD application throughout this semester. I did an interview for the application, and it was the first time ever for me to do an interview. Even though I luckily got accepted, I wish I had seen this before my interview. This lecture is really helpful, and I will definitely make this content as mine and will use it in my future interview.

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    Huihao Yin

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    The main topic of the seminar is to introduce what tools can be used for preparing for job interviews and future careers, and the speaker knows the information clearly and conveys meaningful and useful advice to the audience and there are a lot we can apply to the real interview.

    Some of the information is fundamental, yet necessary to know, such as, before job interviews, we can do extensive research on the company so that we can demonstrate our genuine interest to the company and the corresponding position. As preparation, it is always to interview with friends so that we can feel free to become a better interviewee in the real circumstance. While interview, how to behave properly is also an important topic of this seminar and the speaker successfully address the relevant information such as the STAR strategy. In order to behave decently, the speaker also suggested to send a thank you note to the interviewers, which is something I have not realized before. Other than these, the speaker also mentioned a lot of times about myCCO, which is a place where students can obtain several tools for them to know what aspect of interviewing skills they have not learned yet, as well as more information about how to encounter the interviews in the future.

    Overall, this seminar is very informative and useful, and the speaker tries his best to gather the most important information together to contain so many significant aspects of this topic.

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    Hanlei Gu

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    Tim Luzader's seminar on "Interviewing Skills" is a standout experience that caters to the unique needs of graduate students. His presentation is not only well-organized but also filled with insights covering the entire spectrum of interview preparation, strategic execution, and post-interview follow-up. Luzader's examples are not only relatable but also practical, such as researching company thoroughly and preparing for potential interview questions.

    During the lecture, Luzader adeptly delivers essential tips, starting with setting clear objectives, researching the company, and addressing critical details for the interview day. The emphasis on non-verbal expressions, like gestures and postures, adds a nuanced layer to interview success. Luzader also addresses the question of sending thank-you letters post-interview, providing clarity on a common concern.

    This seminar comes highly recommended for its comprehensive and tailored guidance, providing a fresh perspective on interview success.

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    Hyunseung Kim

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    Tim Luzader delivers a well-organized presentation on "Interview Skills," providing valuable insights for graduate students. The talk covers essential aspects, including interview preparation, strategies, and post-interview actions. The examples he presents are highly accessible. For instance, he explores preparation techniques such as researching the company and anticipating potential interview questions. He recommends leveraging CareerWiki from CCO for thorough company research. Furthermore, he underscores the significance of non-verbal communication during the interview and offers guidance on appropriate conduct throughout the process. He suggests expressing gratitude through a thank-you note and posing follow-up questions post-interview. This seminar is poised to be beneficial for upcoming interviews.

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    Chih-yu Liao

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    In the lecture "Interviewing Skills," Mr. Luzader clearly outlines the tips that we should be aware of for the interview. He started by preparing for the interview, which involved setting objectives, researching the company, and anticipating the questions that would be asked during the interview. Also, he introduced the sources available from the resources of CCO, such as detailed company research and appropriate interview attire. Additionally, he provided us with suggestions for what to do on the day of the interview. These may sound minor, but they are critical and are usually ignored by most people. As for the things to do during the interview, he emphasized the importance of non-verbal expressions, such as the candidate's eyebrows and hand gestures. Last, he discussed whether to send a thank-you letter after the interview. This is a question that has been bothering me a lot, and I think he answered the question clearly.

    Overall, from this lecture, I have gained more thorough and useful suggestions about the interview, and I will definitely use them for my next interview.

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    Jason Jones

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    The presenter did a great job of engaging his audience, he started by making them think critically about interviewing in general, then brought it back later to give people a chance to practice what he had been lecturing about.

    The flow of his lecture was also great. He took students through the entire lifecycle of an interview, from the lead up to the follow up. I appreciated two things he did well. He did a good job of adding physical demonstrations where possible, i.e. the handshake demo. He also did a good job of supporting his recommendations with statistics and stories from his personal life.

    One thing he could've done a better job with was incorporating visuals into his presentation. It seemed like there were multiple topics that could've used a visual aid to help clarify his points, especially when he was talking about dress code.

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    Yi Xie

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    This is a great presentation teaching new graduate students about the useful interview skills. I am currently interviewing with several companies and before the interview, I've learnt many skills from this presentation. 

    For example, you have to know the job position that you are interviewing and be very familiar with all the contents written on your resume to prepare for the interview questions. This is pretty important. I still remember when I fisrt did the interview, I can't answer some of the questions from my resume. That's not because it is fake experience, but it was the experience from my undergraduate and I forgot some detail parts for my project. That's why it's really important for students to prepare well for the resume. This is one of the thing I learnt from this presentation. 

    The second thing is that when we are conducting the interview, we have to be polite, patient and gental. Listen to the questions carefully and then give the answer to the interviewers. We should expand our project to make sure that we really work on the experience that are written on the resume.

    Last but not least, it is very helpful to send a follow-up letter to the interviewers as mentioned in the video. Although it will not work all the time, but it will make a good impression to the interviewers. 

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    Yi Xie

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    This is a great presentation teaching new graduate students about the useful interview skills. I am currently interviewing with several companies and before the interview, I've learnt many skills from this presentation. 

    For example, you have to know the job position that you are interviewing and be very familiar with all the contents written on your resume to prepare for the interview questions. This is pretty important. I still remember when I fisrt did the interview, I can't answer some of the questions from my resume. That's not because it is fake experience, but it was the experience from my undergraduate and I forgot some detail parts for my project. That's why it's really important for students to prepare well for the resume. This is one of the thing I learnt from this presentation. 

    The second thing is that when we are conducting the interview, we have to be polite, patient and gental. Listen to the questions carefully and then give the answer to the interviewers. We should expand our project to make sure that we really work on the experience that are written on the resume.

    Last but not least, it is very helpful to send a follow-up letter to the interviewers as mentioned in the video. Although it will not work all the time, but it will make a good impression to the interviewers. 

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    Oindrilla Sanyal

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    Tim Luzader delivers a well-structured talk on 'Interviewing Skills,' covering pre-interview preparation, in-interview strategies, and post-interview follow-ups. He emphasizes setting clear objectives before an interview, recommends thorough company research using resources like CareerWiki, and stresses the importance of professional appearance and punctuality.

    Tim provides tips on confidently introducing oneself, giving authentic responses with real-life examples, and being aware of verbal and nonverbal cues. He highlights the significance of personal experiences in answers to showcase practical knowledge.

    Finally, he advises polite follow-ups like sending thank-you notes and seeking post-interview expectations. Although the slides were blurry in the video, the seminar offers valuable insights for improving interview skills. Highly recommended for comprehensive guidance.

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    Cheng-yun Yang

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    Tim Luzader's seminar on 'Interviewing Skills' provides a comprehensive guide to mastering interviews. He emphasizes the importance of setting clear objectives before the interview, whether it's understanding the company or focusing on specific team dynamics. Tim suggests utilizing CareerWiki from CCO for in-depth company research. His advice on presenting oneself confidently, incorporating personal experiences into answers, and decoding verbal and nonverbal cues stands out. Practical tips, such as dressing professionally and arriving early, enhance the interviewee's overall impression. Tim's emphasis on authenticating answers with personal experiences resonates well, making responses more convincing. The seminar's value extends to post-interview etiquette, with Tim recommending expressing gratitude and seeking clarity on next steps. While the seminar is highly informative, the availability of clearer presentation slides for reference would enhance its effectiveness. Overall, Tim Luzader's seminar is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to refine their interview skills, offering practical insights and engaging delivery.

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    Rakesh Kumar Iyer

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    Tim Luzader's seminar, "Job Interview Jeopardy," provided valuable insights and practical strategies for graduate students navigating the job search process. The presentation effectively conveyed the importance of thorough preparation, effective communication, and professional demeanor in securing employment opportunities.

    A key takeaway from the seminar was the emphasis on research and preparation. Participants were encouraged to conduct extensive research on potential employers, gaining a comprehensive understanding of their values, culture, and history. This knowledge empowers candidates to demonstrate genuine interest and tailor their responses accordingly, setting them apart from less prepared applicants.

    The speaker also highlighted the significance of body language and introduced the STAR method for answering recruiter's questions. The STAR method, which involves describing a specific situation, task, action, and result, provides a structured framework for showcasing skills and experiences in a compelling manner.

    In addition to theoretical concepts, the seminar offered practical tips for various stages of the job search process. Participants were advised to dress professionally, prioritize sleep, and approach interviews with a confident and engaging attitude. The speaker emphasized the importance of expressing gratitude to interviewers, maintaining connections, and following up regarding the status of applications.

    Overall, the seminar "Job Interview Jeopardy" proved to be a valuable resource for graduate students seeking to enhance their interview skills and increase their chances of success in the competitive job market. The combination of engaging presentation, practical strategies, and real-world examples provided participants with a comprehensive toolkit for navigating the job search process effectively.

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    Chihyu Lai

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    I like how Tim differentiated the different kinds of interviews. Before this, I did not know there was something called an informational interview, all I focused on were technical interviews. Other than that, Tim talks about how we should learn about the company so they believe our authenticity of interest in them. Furthermore, we should enter the interview with a clear objective. Other ways we could practice for interviews would be doing mock interviews and using CCO resources. 

    On the interview day, Tim shared tips on making a good first impression, like dressing well and having a firm handshake. He also said that there might be surprises, like different interview styles or more people in the room than you expect.

    During the interview, we learned about using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer questions and give personal examples. He also talked about body language and how to act if the interview was over a meal.

    After the interview, Tim suggested sending a thank-you note and asking any follow-up questions. He also said to be polite to everyone you meet, like secretaries.

    Some of the tips seemed more for in-person interviews than online ones. Overall, the seminar was easy to follow and had useful advice. I really enjoyed it!

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    Nicole Marie Kozel

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    I consider myself to be a very shy person who finds interviews a terrifying subject. As a result, Tim Luzader' presentation on interviewing skills was incredibly helpful. Having the talk start with the audience addressing questions they might have about interviews or questions that they dread being asked made me reflect on where I think my own shortcomings are in interviews. This gives me a chance to think ahead about how I will approach such questions in the future. The many mentions of CCO express also let me know about the resources the university has available to help me prepare for interviews.

    For the talk, four points were addressed in the order that we'd encounter them in the interview process. The first part of the process is the preparation work, and we must first consider our objective. I was unaware of the idea of informational interviews, but I may make use of them in the future given that my focus area has many parts to it and I want potential jobs to be in the specific part I want to work in. It will help clear up confusion. Tim also talked about the career wiki available to us and how we can use it to learn more about the organizations we wish to work with. This should help us stand out from other candidates. The CCO also has many resources for us to prepare for questions, including roleplaying the interview and using the CCO handbook. I'm also now more aware of how everything on my resume is fair game, and it has made me reconsider the inclusion of some organizations on my resume that I'm not as active in.

    The next step is the day of the interview. This mostly pertains to how we present ourselves. Our attire needs to make a good impression as well as what our facial expressions say about us. It's also important to get sleep and eat a good breakfast as it should help us focus on what's ahead and help keep us feeling good leading into the interview. Behavior also plays a role, and we should lead by showing up a little early and giving a good handshake. We should expect surprises and not let them catch us off guard. The interview may have more people than we expect, and they may have different interview styles than we are used to.

    This leads us to during the interview, where we should introduce ourselves confidently, speak clearly, and give a good handshake. If possible, it's good to find out the interviewer's name beforehand to show that we are interested and paying attention. When it comes to the questions being asked, we should give personal, memorable examples to show our interest. If we are asked about weaknesses, we should give actual weaknesses that aren't red flags and talk about how we plan to improve them. How we answer and present ourselves should be examples of our marketable attributes like our skills and what we can bring. It should show our ability to work with or lead others. We should also be mindful of how our behaviors our during the interview that are nonverbal as they reflect on us. If our interview is over a meal, we should be mindful of what we eat and how we eat even if it is more casual.

    After the interview, it is important to follow up. We can stand out in the process by thanking our interviewer and even sending our follow up as a physical letter. We can do this by asking the interviewer at the end for their business card or contact information as well as their preferred method of contact. We shouldn't be afraid to ask follow up questions or just talk about other things. Our follow up should be thoughtful but to the point, with about 3 paragraphs maximum. Things we could discuss include clarifying the time frame for decisions as well as being open to do another interview. Outside of this, we could be forward and offer to set up an interview. In doing this or waiting for an interview in person, we can get to know secretaries, and we should treat them well, get to know them, and exchange small talk. They are an important part of the work environment and may help you in the hiring process.

    While I was aware of some of these points before, I learned a lot about subtle things we can do to stand out and interview better. What I enjoyed most about Tim's presentation was how organized it was. Every point was presented clearly and in a logical order that I could follow and reflect on with my own interview experience. I would have loved to have done some of his practice exercises in person instead of a recording, but I did my best to stop and reflect on what I would do in those situations. He's convinced me to seek out CCO resources for my job search and interview preparation. I really appreciate his talk and would like to thank him for his time.

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    Gemma Rufina Kennedy

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    The seminar, “Interviewing skills” by Tim Luzader covered some important strategies to be kept in mind for pre-interview, during interview and post-interview phases. These strategies help to prepare well for the interview in advance and follow a proactive approach in networking with the recruiters.

    Following are some prominent tips that Tim shared that would aid in doing well on the interview, and also help establish a connection with the employer:

    • Before going into the interview, one should establish what the objective is and what you are looking to accomplish from the interview. This will help to align one’s thoughts and goals towards the objective before the interview. One should sign up for interviews with companies that they are interested in being employed at and not accept interviews with companies for mere practice. This would backfire and lead to unfavorable repercussions.
    • Research about the company you are going to interview with as this displays your interest in the employer and position.
    • Anticipating questions that would be in the interview are also important. Using Purdue CCO’s sample of employer questions and questions to ask employer will help give the candidate a rough idea about the type of questions that could be on the interview and an ideal way of responding to them.
    • Using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format to respond to questions in an interview will show the employer that you are a streamlined employee who is going to add value to the organization.
    • Role-playing the interview with a friend/colleague could help simulate the intimidating interview environment and serve as a practice session. Scheduling a mock interview with the Purdue CCO will also be a very helpful practice session.
    • Getting good sleep, the night before the interview and having a good meal before the interview is a must.
    • Dressing to impress often makes a good first impression, which is crucial.
    • Some other non-verbal interview prep items include- controlling facial expressions such that employer knows you’re engaged in the interview and interested in the company/position, showing professionalism with a firm handshake, avoiding excess perfume/dangling jewelry which could cause distractions during the interview process.
    • Showing up early for the interview is also very important as that would allow for some time to breathe and relax before the interview without rushing into it.

    Overall, the seminar was very informative and provided multiple ways to proactively prepare for an interview and present oneself professionally while projecting confidence.

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    Neelesh Gopalakrishnan

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    The seminar provided tips and strategies for making a positive first impression during a job interview. The presenter emphasized the importance of arriving early, dressing professionally, and having a confident handshake. The audience was also advised to expect surprises during the interview process and to be prepared with personal examples that demonstrate their skills and experience. The seminar also covered the STAR method, a mental structure that can help candidates answer questions effectively by describing a situation, task, action, and result. Participants were encouraged to research the company prior to the interview to demonstrate their interest and understanding of the organization. Overall, the seminar was informative and provided practical advice for job seekers looking to make a good impression during an interview. The specific examples and strategies discussed during the seminar will be helpful for attendees as they prepare for future interviews.

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    Mariam Gigauri

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    In this seminar Tim gave us understanding of how to prepare for an interview efficiently and professionally. First and the most important point for me was to be ready to talk about anything presented on the resume. As we are trying to put ourselves into the best light, we are usually dumping everything we ever learned into our resume, however recruiter may ask questions about any point presented there (such as the C++ example he brought up) and interviewed person should be able to answer it. Another great thing i learned was the interview preparation steps - researching the organization, role playing the interview. In the past, if I have used those, I would have been much moire confident on all interviews, including grad school ones. Another point i have never considered before is to expect surprises, such as being interviewed by the group of people. The great tip was to get a business card or a contact information after the interview is over and to send a follow up communication as thank you letter and clarify the time frame - that would portray one as a very responsible person. The lecture emphasized the importance of creating a positive initial impression during a job interview by having a professional appearance, researching the company and position, and displaying confidence and competence. Other helpful tips that were mentioned include avoiding the use of strong perfumes, being prepared for meal interviews, and following up with communication after the interview. This information will be useful for my upcoming interviews, and I appreciate it being shared.

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    Aamodini Saligrama Jayaram

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    The seminar presented by Tim Luzader on interviewing skills provides valuable insights and advice for anyone looking to enter the industry or preparing for an interview. The presentation is divided into four key parts, including before the interview, on the day of the interview, during the interview, and following-up after the interview. Tim emphasizes the importance of researching the company, understanding its values and goals, anticipating the type of questions that may be asked, and being mentally prepared. He also highlights the importance of nonverbal behavior, such as good body language, and the use of personal examples for authenticity while answering questions. In addition, he suggests taking contact information and sending a thank-you letter, which could also be an opportunity to ask additional questions or clarify any details. Although I felt some of the tips were outdated in this era of virtual interviews, overall, this seminar provided a wealth of information and advice that will increase anyone's chances of standing out and landing their desired job.

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    Manish Kumar Krishne Gowda

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    Tim’s session has a lot of similarities to the session he presented in the class in Spring 2023 ECE 69400 LEC. Like in that class, he uses "gamification" method to keep the audience interested and attentive in the video session as well. Gamification involves using game design elements, mechanics, and principles in non-game contexts, such as education, to increase motivation and engagement among learners. He starts off by asking the audience to write about a question that they preferred not to be asked in an interview. This I feel is a very effective method to keep the audience engaged.

    Tim takes a structured approach and talks about things to do before, during, and after the interview. He emphasises the importance of setting objectives before the interview and researching the company using tools like CareerWiki. He explains how to introduce oneself confidently, speaking clearly, authenticating answers with personal experiences, importance of something that is simple but easily ignored like right food and sleep, using non-verbal communication, being prepared for out-of-the-box questions and following up with a note of thanks after the interview. Tim regularly provides examples and shares lived experiences which helps the audience to better connect with his statements.

    On the flip side, the video quality was substandard. This is largely due to the fact that it is an old video. This is something that the technical team should look into. Also when someone in the audience answers, either they must be asked to speak into the microphone or the speaker (Tim) should replay what the audience member said. This creates temporal islands of disconnection with the session. In the post pandemic era, few tips for online interviews must be included as well. 

    In short it was a very refreshing, informative and a short session that should be recommended to job seeking graduates. It will help them to prepare better, relax and keep confidence in an interview and thus better conduct oneself on the all important day.

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    Shristi Das Biswas

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    Tim Luzader does an amazing job with his talk on 'Interviewing Skills'. He takes a very structured approach where he talks about things to do prior to an interview, things to do the day of the interview, during the interview and as a follow-up to the interview. He talks of the need to set the objective before an interview: the purpose of the interview could even be to learn more about the company/ a particular team you are interviewing for/ focused in on the individual you are interviewing with. He also says that a common complaint from interviewers is that interviewees often do not know enough about the company itself, leaving the recruiter unconvinced that they are actually interested in the work that the company is doing. Tim suggests using CareerWiki from CCO since it can provide us with tools to research about companies we might be interested in. Tim also mentions that dressing professionally, resting well and arriving a little early are some things we should keep in mind on the day of the interview.

    Tim also goes on to give tips on how we should be able to introduce ourselves well and speak to recruiters in a confident and clear manner, using examples as we go and how to take into consideration various verbal and nonverbal cues which play an important role in walking out of the room with a good impression. What I really liked among all his suggestions was that he advises for trying to authenticate our answers with personal experiences. I can see how doing something like this would work really well for interviews and help convince a recruiter that the answer is not just rote material, but something we have experienced and overcome in real life. Finally, Tim wraps up his talk by mentioning tips on how one should politely follow-up after interviews with a note of thanks to the recruiters and asking them about what one should expect after the interview, as it can highly increase our chances of standing out.

    The speaker has a good pace of speech delivery and is easy to understand. I would have liked it even better if the slides were publicly available for reference since the slides in the video were quite blurry and difficult to read. Overall, the seminar was a great watch and I learnt a lot about how I could improve my interview skills. I would definitely recommend this seminar to people who need a walk-through of what-to-do/what-not-to-do for an interview.

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    Atharva Rajendra Karpate

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    The seminar conducted by Tim Luzader on Interviewing Skills was a comprehensive session that highlighted various aspects of preparing for an interview. The seminar was divided into four parts- before the interview, on the day of the interview, during the interview, and following-up after the interview.

    Prior to the interview, establishing our motives to the interviewer and researching about the organization is essential. Knowing about the company's work products and teams is imperative in making a good impression on the interviewer. The Purdue Career Wiki was introduced as a useful resource.

    On the day of the interview, having a good night's sleep is necessary. The speaker emphasized the importance of dressing well, smelling good, and being presentable. It was also emphasized that Non-verbal communication is essential.

    During the interview, being confident and authentic while using personal examples to answer questions is key. We must also be prepared to answer out-of-the-box questions.

    After the interview, it is important to thank the interviewer, maintain connections, and follow up regarding the hiring status. Mr. Luzader gave interesting advice on writing snail mail to recruiters instead of using the usual email, as very few candidates do this.

    Overall, the seminar provided a solid idea of what is expected from interviewees and what can be done to perform better as potential candidates. It was well-organized, informative, and included useful examples and resources.Although the session was recorded prior to the pandemic, it is still relevant, with few adaptations required for online-based interviews.

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    Parth Sagar Hasabnis

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    The presentation follows a good chronological order, and provides steps to complete before, during and after the interview.

    Before the interview, he recommends to establish and objective, and gather information about the company and the interviewer. However, with the advent of the internet and LinkedIn, I think that some of his advice about company and interviewer research is outdated, and has gone from a "good to have" to an expected prerequisite. His advice to trim and add relevant information on your resume still stands, as one can be expected to talk comfortably about anything on their resume. 

    The next section, on the day of the interview, he advises to make a good first impression. Post-pandemic and with the adoption of virtual interviews, I think that his advice about dressing and shaking-hands is a bit outdated. The section on projecting confidence and effectively getting your views across is still quite relevant. He also advises to skillfully answer the "what are your weaknesses" question, by not being cliche, and giving a true answer that displays you are trying to actively working towards it. 

    The final section, after the interview, his advice to follow up after an interview now has become the norm. Using physical letters is now frowned upon in most cases, and I believe the advice does not apply anymore. 

    Overall, I think that his tips and advice has mostly become out-dated, and is now considered the norm during an interview process. I think the lecture should be updated to include information relevant to the digital age. 

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    Krishna Sri Pranvi Musipatla

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    I really liked the idea of starting off the session interactively by asking questions and that makes it useful to implement the tips and tricks to each of our specific problems.

    He tried to compartmentalize the problem in hand by classifying the big problem to 

    1. Things to do prior to interview

    My take aways:

    • It always helps to know about the company and role prior  as it helps you be more informed, and there fore gives you more confidence.
    • Trying mock interviews always makes you more prepared.
    • Only interview companies when you really want you.
    • Try different means for mock interviews

    2. Things to do the one the day of interview

    My take aways:

    • Taking care of your physical and mental health especially the day before the interview is.
    • Showing up in a presentable form is very important to make a good impression.
    • Non verbal communication is as important as verbal                 communication

    3. Things to do during the interview

    My take aways:

    • Introducing yourself confidently and clearly is important
    • Being aware of our non verbal communication
    • Give examples to authenticate yourself 

    4. Things to do day after the interview

    My take aways:

    • It is important to ask follow-up steps.
    • This was an important take away for me, as I had experiences where recruiters never got back and that could test one's patience. Asking for next steps in the interview, helps in setting our expectations

    The session on the whole, had a great flow and that made it interesting and easy to follow, with very important and key take aways that could help me go for interviews more prepared and confident.

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    Cheng-yang Tsai

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    Overall, I think this is an excellent presentation about how to prepare for the interviews. Basically, this presentation could be split into three parts. 

    *Before the interviews:

    We should do the research first to know the company's information better. Most importantly, we should anticipate any questions related to our resume. For example, if we show that we use C++ to do the projects in the resume, the interviewer might ask you any questions about C++. Also, we can use the resources in CCO to sharpen our interview skills, such as mock interviews, to make us get used to the process of the interviews.

    *During the interviews:

    We should show up early, introduce ourselves confidently, dress formally, sit properly, and make sure good eye contact. Also, when we answer the question, we should authenticate the answer with some practical examples. 

    *After the interviews:

    We should keep in touch with the interviewer to show our eagerness for this position. For example, we could send thank you letters or leave a handwritten resume.

    As a grad student looking for a full-time job, it definitely helps me get in the right direction to land a dream job. I would highly recommend all students to watch this presentation. However, I doubt the steps for post-interviews. I think it's okay to keep in touch with HR/Recruiter to follow up the results, but it might not be appropriate to contact the interviewers. As I know from some hiring managers, they can't provide feedback and contact the candidate either.

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    Sarang Pramod

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    Tim Luzader provides a comprehensive guide for those preparing for an interview. Despite having done multiple interviews across my 5+ years of work experience, a refresher on the soft skills needed and potential Purdue resources kept me engaged during this guide. He emphasizes that the purpose of an interview is not only to land a job but also to learn more about the field and the company. To help the audience, he divides the lecture into four parts: before the interview, the day of the interview, during the interview, and after the interview.

    The first part of the lecture focuses on what candidates should do before the interview. Tim encourages students to research the company and understand its values and goals, which will help them stand out from other candidates. He also emphasizes anticipating the type of questions that may be asked, including both standard interview questions and anything that may be on the candidate's resume. This is pretty insightful - being mentally prepared.

    The second part of the lecture covers what candidates should do on the day of the interview. Tim advises getting a good night's sleep, eating a nutritious breakfast, and dressing to make a strong first impression. He also emphasizes the importance of nonverbal behavior, such as good body language, which includes avoiding slouching or sitting too casually. Additionally, he highlights the importance of facial expressions, saying that blank faces indicate disinterest and boredom, and advises consciously making good facial expressions. I personally find myself needing to improve this aspect - to balance the seriousness of the interview with an intent to join the company if chosen.

    The third part of the lecture delves into what candidates should do during the interview. Tim advises candidates to be confident in introducing themselves and to use personal examples for authenticity. He also talks about answering the weakness question, emphasizing that it needs to be a legitimate weakness and that the candidate should discuss how they are working on improving it. He suggests using the STAR method, which involves describing a situation, the task at hand, the actions taken, and the result. This resonates with the STAR method we learnt in resume writing.

    The fourth part of the lecture focuses on what candidates should do after the interview. Tim encourages candidates to take contact information and follow up with a thank-you letter, which could also be an opportunity to ask additional questions or clarify any details. He also advises considering sending a hard copy of the letter, as handwritten letters have a more personalized touch and are more likely to be read. He also suggests considering calling the interviewer if they do not hear back from them, as this shows the candidate's interest in the position. I don't fully resonate with this thought apart from following up with the interviewer/HR who arranged the interview. These interactions shouldn't be forced the more senior the role you're appearing for.

    Tim's lecture provides a wealth of information and advice for anyone preparing for an interview or a career fair. By following his suggestions on researching the company, presenting oneself on the day of the interview, answering questions confidently and authentically, I definitely think it increases my chances of standing out and landing my desired job.

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    Abhinav Kaushal Keshari

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    The seminar had some good insights for an important interview. Firstly, it talked about often ignored things that can make you have a good performance which points to not stressing and instead treating yourself properly (having a good night's sleep a day before, having a proper meal and dressing simply and professionally, which makes you feel comfortable).  Secondly, it talked about doing adequate research about a company before you apply and not considering a job interview as a practice interview - this is important because we need to respect the company's and our own time and regardless, it shows the interviewer/company that you are genuinely interested. Thirdly, the presentation had good information on CCO resources, especially having options for practice interviews and a database about various companies and their features in different categories, which should be helpful for a candidate looking to explore professionally.  Lastly, the lecture also conveyed talking to or conversing with someone you recognise and you happen to be in the same space, especially if you want to work in the same organisation. Also, if you are very interested to work with someone/company it is always good to show some personal touch which can be anything like a handwritten letter on why you are interested or just a handwritten resume.

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    Omer Yesilyurt

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    The step by step approach for job interviews presented here is quite clear and easy to understand. The main steps as presented are:

    Before the interview;

    1)  Identifying objective (information, position, mentor)

    2) Researching the organization you are applying to

    3) Anticipating the questions such as from your resume, school, technical skills etc. 

    4) Role play the interview

    5) Good night of sleep and a good breakfast

    6) Dress to make a good first impression

    During the interview;

    7) Sit upright, speak clearly, face expressions, hand shake, eye contact

    8) Tasteful use of perfume and jewelry

    9)Showing up early

    10) Expect surprises such as being interviewed by group of people

    11) Introduce yourself confidently

    12) Authenticate the answers, give examples from your life

    13) Demonstrate your marketable skills

    14) If it is a meal interview, be modest and choose something easy to eat

    Post interview;

    15) Get a business card or contact info

    16) Send a follow up communication

    From the lecture, preparing to leave a professional first impression with personal outlook, research on company/position and demonstrating confidence and competence is the key for a successful interview. Important tips such as the use of perfumes, meal interviews and follow up communication is also quite helpful. Thanks for sharing this useful information, it will be helpful for my upcoming interviews.

     

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    Lucas Ryan Buening

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    This seminar was very informative! I especially liked that it highlighted how small things that we don't often think about can affect the impression you make during an interview. In particular, the points that the speaker made about non-verbal ques were very helpful to me. I had never thought about how what my face is doing could negatively effect my chances of getting an offer. I sometimes put my eyebrows together when I am thinking or trying to remember something, but it didn't occur to me that this could make me look angry and might leave a poor impression. I also appreciated the point the speaker made about following up after an interview. Most people would say that following up is a good thing to do, but so few people actually do it. I will make sure to follow up in the future to help myself stand out.

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    Sanjana Pedada

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    This seminar by Mr. Luzader was quite relatable, as I have been going through a couple of interviews myself. The seminar started with asking ourselves a few pointers, like what questions we are likely to be asked in an interview. And then, he chronologically explained what should be done before, during, and after the interview. But before we begin, we need to establish the objective of the interview. It could be an information interview, where you just need to build a rapport. Researching the company before the interview is crucial. He shared links for the career wiki by CCO, which is an excellent resource for this. This could impress the company a lot. Anticipating questions, and going through your skills and experiences resume is excellent to do. Preparing behavioral questions through role play and mocks is helpful - CCO has the perfect interview to do that. 

    On the interview day, get a good night's sleep and a proper breakfast. Dress appropriately and make an excellent first impression. CCO Spots have videos on that which could help. A firm handshake, not frowning, eye contact - few non-verbal cues to note. Show up a bit early, and expect surprises. Take feedback from classmates and network to prepare for these interviews. 

    During the interview, be confident. Speak clearly. Give personal examples while answering questions. Use the STAR method. Describe technical skills and situations with standards, leadership, and teamwork. 

    Following up on the interview is essential. Ask their contact details or ask if you can have their business card. It is a good idea to thank them with a letter and email, to make a meaningful contact. Ask for next steps after the interview.

    Mr. Luzader used personal examples throughout, which made this seminar quite engaging.  

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    Asawari Walkade

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    Mr. Luzader did a fantastic job in presenting the seminar on "Interviewing Skills", there  are some great points that were covered by him that are quite helpful for anyone looking to enter the industry. The overarching message of the presentation was covered in the form of 4 key parts: 

    • Before the interview: There are two categories of interviewees; those who are seeking that particular role, and those who are trying to gather more information. Both need to establish their objective. Before attending the interview, it is important that one collects all necessary information about the company, as well as be aware of how they may need to answer certain questions, depending on how the company's interviewing style is. 
    • On the day of the interview: Go with a good night's rest and a nutritious meal. First impressions are important in the professional sphere, hence it is good to have a formal attire ready. Mr. Luzader also talked about how one's body language, including a firm handshake and facial expressions, can make a lot of difference on how well the interview may go. 
    • While giving the interview, be ready to have some surprise questions. Have an open mind, since interviews might not go as expected. Try authenticating your answers with real-life examples of your work. 
    •  Following-up: Mr. Luzader gave an interesting approach of writing snail mail to the recruiter instead of using the usual email, since very few candidates actually end up even thanking the interviewers post their meeting. 

    Overall this seminar definitely gave me a solid idea of what is expected from me as an interviewee and what I can do to perform better as a potential candidate. 

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    Asawari Walkade

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    Mr. Luzader did a fantastic job in presenting the seminar on "Interviewing Skills", there  are some great points that were covered by him that are quite helpful for anyone looking to enter the industry. The overarching message of the presentation was covered in the form of 4 key parts: 

    • Before the interview: There are two categories of interviewees; those who are seeking that particular role, and those who are trying to gather more information. Both need to establish their objective. Before attending the interview, it is important that one collects all necessary information about the company, as well as be aware of how they may need to answer certain questions, depending on how the company's interviewing style is. 
    • On the day of the interview: Go with a good night's rest and a nutritious meal. First impressions are important in the professional sphere, hence it is good to have a formal attire ready. Mr. Luzader also talked about how one's body language, including a firm handshake and facial expressions, can make a lot of difference on how well the interview may go. 
    • While giving the interview, be ready to have some surprise questions. Have an open mind, since interviews might not go as expected. Try authenticating your answers with real-life examples of your work. 
    •  Following-up: Mr. Luzader gave an interesting approach of writing snail mail to the recruiter instead of using the usual email, since very few candidates actually end up even thanking the interviewers post their meeting. 

    Overall this seminar definitely gave me a solid idea of what is expected from me as an interviewee and what I can do to perform better as a potential candidate. 

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    David Yang

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    Tim gave a fantastic overview on some of the tools CCO offers to aid in interview prep, but in addition to walkthrough of the different types of interviews as well as what preparations you may want to go over. I think the flow of the talk was really good, it felt very conversational and I felt very engaged throughout the duration of the talk. The story he gave about the website interview particularly rhyme with Crusader part was pretty funny. 

    I really like the idea of writing down the questions that you don't like prior to the interview. That is definitely a practice I will try to utilize. I have a lot of anxiety with interviews so this is something that really helps me with the flow. I also found that introduction of career wiki to be pretty useful although I have not checked it out yet. Although, I am not currently looking to interview for a job I suspect it will be a valuable asset down the line. 

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    Mohammed Metwaly

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    I had not given much thought to the interviewing and application processes prior to Tim's presentation. While there were a few parts of his show that were genuinely natural, I felt that others would straightforwardly help me.

    Getting yourself recorded for a mock interview was one particular point he made. When I talk, I have always been aware of my body language, which may appear to be distracting. If I did this, I'm sure that additional information about body language would be brought to my attention.

    The particulars regarding facial movements were another aspect of the video that I appreciated. I had considered posture and body language, but aside from clearly inappropriate facial expressions, I had not given much thought to how important they were in an interview.

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    Jing Yin See

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    As I am currently interviewing for jobs, I find the presentation useful as it provided many useful tips. First thing is to fully understand the company before attending the interview. This is very important because this will let you understand whether your skills or interests match with the company. A candidate who truly understands the company will give the interviewer very good impression as they think that being passionate is very crucial to improve efficiency of work. Also, before going for interview, I should always have enough rest so that I can stay focused during the interview as the process sometimes can be intense. Another useful tip that I learn is to send a thank you note to the recruiter or interviewer. This can again leave good impression to them as this will show that you are really desperate about the job and enjoying the interview process.

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    Nageswaran Lakshmi Narayanan

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    “Why should I hire you?” has probably been the toughest question I have ever faced during my past interview experiences. The seminar was very useful as it introduced me to the Purdue CCO services and their support to get us prepared for the interviews and other opportunities.  The preparation for an interview can be broken down into four categories.

    Pre-interview: Research, Be prepared, and Anticipate questions. The purpose of an interview is to learn more about the individual, the field of the company, and the history of the company. While preparing for an interview, we must focus on gathering more information. Basic research about the organization is critical. Purdue CCO and Career Wiki provide insider information about company values and culture. Although this process takes some investment of time, it makes us stand out as a candidate. For anticipating questions, it is better to start with our resume. An interviewer could ask anything from any part of the resume. We should not sign up with an institution just for practicing. Being legitimate while choosing company interviews is important.

    On the day of the interview: Dressing up is a key aspect of making a strong first impression. It is very important to get enough sleep and be mentally prepared.

    During the interview: We should introduce ourselves in a confident and interesting manner. While responding to interview questions, using personal examples helps us to answer with authenticity. We must also be prepared to get questions out of the box.

    Post-interview: It is important to thank the interviewer, maintain connections with them, and follow up with them regarding the status of the hiring.

    I feel that the seminar is still relevant despite the time of recording. Few adaptations should be made for online-based interviews. Nevertheless, it was a very useful session with a coherent flow of ideas.

    Thanks, Nageswaran L

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    Adrij Sen Gupta

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    The seminar has been very interesting as it provided me with new information about CCO services that I personally did not have any idea existed. The main idea of the seminar was to provide me with new advices on how to improve my interview skills, my resume and how to defend topics on my resume.

    The most important thing introduced to me was a useful tool called “Career Wiki” to get important information about interviews and company from it. Mr. Luzader provided many examples that go wrong while interview and things we need to take care of while in a interview. For example, we need to dress nicely, smell good and be presentable. Mr. Luzader also emphasized it is important to be confident during the interview as it sets up the mood for the interview. A very important advice was to take care of facial or non-verbal communication.

    During the interview he also advised us to reach the venue ahead of time and introduce yourself with a firm handshake. Finally after the interview, Mr. Luzader, advised us with a few methods to stay in contact with the interview and send follow up emails.

    Overall, the session was very informative as it provided new information apart the basic STAR that was discussed in class. The session was well organised as well and the cues were interesting. One thing that I would suggest to improve would be to discuss some of the questions that he made the students write before the session started.

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    Yuqing Fan

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    The lecture provides a comprehensive guide on how to prepare for an interview, with useful tips on what to do before, during, and after the interview. It's great to see that the lecture emphasizes the importance of creating a good first impression, researching the organization prior to the interview, anticipating questions, and practicing for the interview. The lecture also provides useful tips on non-verbal activities, such as a good handshake and good posture. It's good to know that the lecture provides exercises and videos on CCO express for further practice. Overall, it seems like a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their interviewing skills.

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    Yu-ju Fang

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    The seminar is beneficial for preparing for the interview. The speaker mentions many resources provided by CCO that we could utilize to prepare for the interview and resume.


    The speaker mentions many comprehensive details that we need to take care of. For example, what we wear must present professionalism, how we talk, and our facial expressions during the interview. One of the details that I would prepare for my future interview is to research the company you are going to interview. The speaker said that many companies told him that if a student does need to learn the better company, it's hard for them to be convinced that the student is interested in their company.


    Last but not least, the speaker mentions that we must be aware of what we put on our resumes. All the experiences or skills should be well-prepared for any questions the interviewer asks. For instance, if a student puts C++ as a skill on their resume, the interviewer may ask the student to respond to the question with C++. Therefore, we should always have to be well-prepared for everything on our resume.
     

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    Sizhe Zhu

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    This presentation gives a lot of helpful information about preparing for the interview. I recommend it to all the students with no experience in that, especially the Ph.D. students like me who spent all the time before for the research. 

    In the presentation, Dr. Tim Luzader discussed the preparation of interviews from 4 perspectives:

    1. Before the Interview. We have to know what we are going to accomplish with this interview. After that, we must know all the essential information about that company and the position we are interested in. To get that, we have to research both the "literal information" and the company's cultural information since there is a possibility we will work with the people in this company. Then we must understand if our abilities match the information on the resume and prepare ourselves. We will have to see what the interviewers are interested in and what they will ask.
    2. On the day of the interview. We should have a good sleep before that day. The dressing is the first impression to the interviewers. We are supposed to dress formally. 
    3. During the Interview. Doing an interesting self-introduction at the beginning is always a good idea. Then we must understand there will be some surprising questions or challenges based on or beyond our resumes. Also, in most cases, there will be several interviewers, which means they will ask questions from different perspectives.
    4. After the interview, send the interviewers a letter to thank them first. And ask them about the follow-ups. Sometimes we can try to ask them how we did during the interview because the direct feedback from our interviewers is the most valuable first-hand opinion about our status quo.

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    Fanyang Cheng

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    It is a very useful presentation for the preparation you need to do before the interview. Some of the points are very similar to what the presentation taught us during the seminar with slightly difference. 

    Some of the points that give me strong impression are: 1. You should learn about some basic information about your target company so that they would think you are really interested in them. This was also told during the seminar that we would need to know about the companies' main business, philosophy and salary etc. To achieve this, you can use the online resources provided by CCO, or join some information interview with the stuff if possible.

     2. You should be dressed to prepare for a "strong impression" for the interviewers. Don't dressed too fancy but should have some "personalities". This is slightly different from what we've learnt recently. Looks like it would be preferred to be dressed in a normal-level formal outfit during the interview. 

    3. Prepare for a interesting self-introduction and shake hands properly (not too tight, not too loose with only fingers). Also, have enough sleep. This is exactly the same compared with the seminar which means this tip would be very important.

    4. During the interview, be prepared to answer all of the skills listed on your resume fluently and prepared to receive some "surprise". There might be more than one interviewer or more than one interviewee and they would ask you anything in the resume.

    5. After the interview, send them a LETTER to thank them and directly tell them you could attend a second interview to clarify details. It is also a very good chance to make up as well.

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    Nishant Vellore Thiagarajan

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    The main idea behind the seminar by Tim Luzader discusses about the various steps that one should take to prepare for an interview and about the things to do prior to the interview, thing to do on the day of the interview, things to do during the interview and things to do after the interview.

    The first thing to do prior to the interview is to establish our motives to the interviewer. It is extremely important to create a good first impression. Secondly researching about the organization is important as well. Knowing about the company, its work products and the teams prior to the interview is imperative in making an impression to the interviewer. Through this seminar I also learnt about the useful resource provide by our university, Purdue Career Wiki. 

    Next the lecturer moves onto the things to do on the day of the interview. Before we start the interview, it is necessary to have good sleep. The speaker gives numerous examples on the do’s and don’ts on the day of the interview.

    During the interview, we need to introduce ourselves properly, with a firm handshake and a smile, and converse in a clear and fluent manner and answer questions confidently. 

    Finally after the interview the lecturer states few ways to maintain connections and to know the decisions by asking for a business card, saying thank you after the interview and about the further steps after the interview.

    Overall the talk was very effective but not many new points on the interview process were mentioned. The flow from the starting preparation to an interview to the end maintaining contact after the interview was well elaborated.

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    John Gerguis

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    The seminar was very interesting and helpful, and Tim Luzader is very nice and his talk was well organized. I have learnt a lot about the skills of interviewing as well as many resources that are helpful that I wasn’t aware of. It was very helpful to hear about CCO and the services they provide, like the walk-in option to ask a quick question or ask for advice about my resume.

    There were very nice tips, like to be ready to be asked on any part in my resume, and also to practice interviewing by recording myself and check my responses. I have learnt a lot of things regarding the interview itself, starting from dressing to make a good impression, and that there were short guide videos on career spots on that. Besides, the attitude during the interview, like the way of sitting, face expression and eyebrows, eye contacts and the way of hand shaking. Also, it was very interesting to mention practicing interviewing with multiple people because this might be the actual case, and to always try to provide examples as a part of the responds.

    Also, it was very helpful to know that it’s recommended to send a follow up thank-you email/letter after the interview, and maybe to ask for a follow up interview/call. Overall, the talk was well organized and super helpful, I will revisit it again before any future interview.

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    John Gerguis

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    The seminar was very interesting and helpful, and Tim Luzader is very nice and his talk was well organized. I have learnt a lot about the skills of interviewing as well as many resources that are helpful that I wasn’t aware of. It was very helpful to hear about CCO and the services they provide, like the walk-in option to ask a quick question or ask for advice about my resume.

    There were very nice tips, like to be ready to be asked on any part in my resume, and also to practice interviewing by recording myself and check my responses. I have learnt a lot of things regarding the interview itself, starting from dressing to make a good impression, and that there were short guide videos on career spots on that. Besides, the attitude during the interview, like the way of sitting, face expression and eyebrows, eye contacts and the way of hand shaking. Also, it was very interesting to mention practicing interviewing with multiple people because this might be the actual case, and to always try to provide examples as a part of the responds.

    Also, it was very helpful to know that it’s recommended to send a follow up thank-you email/letter after the interview, and maybe to ask for a follow up interview/call. Overall, the talk was well organized and super helpful, I will revisit it again before any future interview.

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    Sai Pujita Thulluri

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    This talk by Tim Luzader focused on the preperation involved before you give an interview. The best part about this talk is that he points us to resources that are available on PurdueCCO, at the University, which not everyone is aware of. The different sections of the talk covered different resources available at Purdue itself to prepare before an interview, the dos and dont's(especially dont's) during an interview and after. This was very helpful as it helps you realise if you unintentionally have done any of that in the past. Apart from the technical techniques like STAR, this video covers all non-technical aspects as well such as dressing and non-verbal behavioural cues which are necessary to make a professional first impression, which is very important. Watching this helped me make a checklist that I will follow before I interview with a company as it is very well organized and structured which I enjoyed.

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    Anuj Ashok

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    This video is a must before you attend any interview. The presentation was very well structured with the introduction, Before the interview, the day of the interview, during the interview, and the follow-up. It had good information on the resources available and the strategies for the interview. 

    The Before interview spoke about the things that one needs to do before the interview. Key point was, Know about the organization which you are interviewing for.

    The Day of the interview section also had some good points about how to make a good impression, how to dress well, facial expressions, etc. The key point was " expect surprises"

    Follow up section was also very interesting in a way that it had some interesting strategies for follow-up like sending a letter which made me think about different follow-up strategies.

    Overall the presentation was very informative. The only thing I found missing was the discussion about how to actually answer a particular question. It would have been good if it had some sample questions. 

     

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    Ryan Kenji Hutchinson

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    Before watching this seminar I had never heard of the career wiki. Dr. Luzader showcased some important tools (salary, employer info) from this product to stand out to a company and show more interest. He brought up other good points to consider in an interview such as facial expression, giving personal examples to authenticate my answers. Throughout the presentation, Dr. Luzader spoke at a good pace, clearly, and navigated the website very well demonstrating good preparation. I've also never considered an interview over food, so it was good to hear his insights on that. Great presentation overall, I learned a lot.

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    Jianqiang Lin

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    This presentation by Mr. Tim Luzader about "interviewing skills" really taught me a lot. The presentation about the time before the interview, the day of the interview, during the interview, and after the interview.

    PurdueCCO was introduced in this presentation, which is something I did not know before. Tim introduced several useful features of CCO Express which will help me preparing the interview.

    Eye contact and handshake were mentioned. These are good first impressions of interviewers. There are more things need to prepare after the interview. This is what I did not realize before.

    Professor can give us more examples about what kind of students interviewers do not like. And the quality of the video is not that good, since it was recorded in 2010, but I think the content is quite useful.

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    Xinji Jiang

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    The presentation was given in logical order. The speaker separated the presentation into different stages: before the interview, during the interview, and after the interview. I personally found the before interview preparation part and during interview part to be most helpful.

    The speaker mentioned about there’s a type of interview called interview for information, which is a way to learn more about the field, about the company, and an effective way to establish network. I now realize interview can be more than just a process of getting a job, it is also a great opportunity to talk with someone that is working in the field. The speaker also talked about the type of questions that may be asked, and mentioned we should first look at our own resume as that’s the place where questions most likely come from. Now I know better of how to anticipate the type of questions that may be asked and how to prepare for the next interview.

    The speaker mentioned about the things to do during the interview. I found one of the tips to be very helpful, which is to respond with personal example. The speaker also mentioned the STAR method when organizing the response.

    However, it should also be noted that since the presentation was recorded more than 10 years ago, things may have changed a little bit. For example, recent days it seems that more company are doing virtual interview instead of in person interviews. Therefore, some of the tips such as how to do a handshake may not apply anymore.

    Overall, I think the whole presentation is very helpful and well organized.

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    Nikita Shirish Chaudhari

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    The seminar was interesting, and it provided insights on the skills needed for the interview preparation. He highlighted the fact that the most important thing in an interview is being confident. I learnt that there are many resources available at Purdue like myCCO which can be helpful for mock interviews.The speaker also explained how we can research about companies on the myCCO portal. He stated the fact that we need to research the company before appearing for the interview.We must also note what is on your resume before the interview.

    Overall, the session was very informative and gave overview for the things to do and not to do in the interview and also various resources that can help to prepare and upgrade our interview skills.

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    Cheng-hsiu Shih

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      The first important point I learned was setting objectives. The candidates have to let the interviewer know what their professions are, and the particular role they want to pursue.
    Before having an interview, another important step is to get to know the industry and the company first. By knowing more information about the industry and the company, the candidates can have stronger and more persuading objectives. The speaker introduced a useful tool called "Career Wiki". The website should be beneficial for me to get most of the information I need.
      Several important points the speaker mentioned that candidates should consider when having an interview. Such as some non-verbal actions, handshakes, smells, or jewelry. We should focus more on how to present our professions and attitudes.
    Another important lesson I learned from this lecture is, to do more practice with different people. Because you might face different kinds of interviewers, we should prepare for as many different answers as possible.
      Another tip for interviewing is to know the interviewers' names before going to an interview. This can show how the candidate wants the position with the work they did, which might get several extra points for the interviews.
      Overall, I really like this lecture and found it very helpful for me preparing for interviews. However, I think the in-person lecture would be better. The speaker had several exercises and highly interacted with the audience. I would like to have this as an in-person lecture if possible! 

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    Sahil Jaganmohan

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    This seminar was very interesting and provided plenty of information that I will use in my future interviews. For someone who has had very few interview experience, the seminar did a great job exposing the small details that matter during the interview process. Mr.Luzador was very confident during his presentation and was able to clearly explain the topics in extreme detail. He provided several examples which made the material easier to grasp and implementable in the future. He also made sure to keep the audience engaged by using activities to provoke thought process and ideas for interviews.

    Specifically, when discussing topics regarding how to hold oneself, such as having a good facial expression and giving a firm handshake was very informative. Mr.Luzador did an excellent job to drive the important topics home and to make sure that the audience understand what needs to be taken away from the presentation.

    However, the presentation is a little old because the CCO resources listed by Mr.Luzador may not be available and other resources have been added to the website. In addition, some tips such as mailing a letter may not be relevant in today's world but definitely demonstrates a more serious candidate for the job position.

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    LEQING Xu

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    Mr. Luzader's lecture is pretty good, he gave the brief introduction to the audience but it did include all the skills and things to be careful about the interview. I agree with that when interviewing a company, finetune your resume and understand what kind of person the company wants. I never had the experience of interviewing a company in US but I heard someone said you gonna sell youself in a shortest time. In that condition, let your interviewer know you are the right person they want becomes really important. I had some interviews with professors when I tried to find a PhD position, I think these are the same thing, you have to show the related works corresponding to their research field otherwise they won't show any interests.

    Mr. Luzader also emphasized it is important to be confident, different from the native speakers, some foreign students sometimes shows less confident when doing the interview. It will make interviewer think they may not capable for this job. He also mentioned that sometimes nonverbal aspects can also show your confidence and it will help during the interview.

    Another thing attract my attention is there are many sources in Purdue like CCO can also be helpful, during a quite long time, I ignored these useful stuff.

    Generally speaking, I think interview has the same weight or even more important than resume, that is a good opportunity to show yourself from the resume. I think since that is a 12 years ago video, it is a little blurred and didn't show many details, even that it is still a good seminar.I also think during this post-pandemic period, some companies would use both virtual and real interview to employ staff, if this topic can be updated and introduce more about how to prepare the online interview, it will be perfect.

     

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    Anshul Rajesh Dalal

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    As someone from the covid-graduating batch (Bachelor's), this seminar was quite insightful. All the interviews that I have attended so far have been virtual and hence I barely have any experience with in-person interviews. I am confident that the takeaways from this seminar will definitely be helpful in the upcoming Fall Career Fair. Many of the skills that the presenter talks about can be extended to the non-professional aspect of our lives too. 

    The presenter talks about anticipating interview questions from your resume. I couldn't agree more with him on this because I have a first-hand experience with it. Besides helping you prepare well for interviews, doing this will also be helpful in fine-tuning resumes as it will make you think from the point-of-view of the interviewer and find out inconsistencies in your resume. My key takeaway from the seminar was the points discussed on following up after the interview. A follow-up email with a simple thank you or something you couldn't ask, or talk about in the interview is a simple yet effective way to stand out from other candidates.

    Overall, the seminar was well-structured and I often found myself noting down points that I thought were likely to be useful when preparing for an in-person interview. Though not a limiting factor, many of the topics discussed might not be directly applicable to the way interviews are being conducted in the covid-era. I believe, a seminar specifically focused on Virtual Interviewing skills would be invaluable.  

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    Anshul Rajesh Dalal

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    As someone from the covid-graduating batch (Bachelor's), this seminar was quite insightful. All the interviews that I have attended so far have been virtual and hence I barely have any experience with in-person interviews. I am confident that the takeaways from this seminar will definitely be helpful in the upcoming Fall Career Fair. Many of the skills that the presenter talks about can be extended to the non-professional aspect of our lives too. 

    The presenter talks about anticipating interview questions from your resume. I couldn't agree more with him on this because I have a first-hand experience with it. Besides helping you prepare well for interviews, doing this will also be helpful in fine-tuning resumes as it will make you think from the point-of-view of the interviewer and find out inconsistencies in your resume. My key takeaway from the seminar was the points discussed on following up after the interview. A follow-up email with a simple thank you or something you couldn't ask, or talk about in the interview is a simple yet effective way to stand out from other candidates.

    Overall, the seminar was well-structured and I often found myself noting down points that I thought were likely to be useful when preparing for an in-person interview. Though not a limiting factor, many of the topics discussed might not be directly applicable to the way interviews are being conducted in the covid-era. I believe, a seminar specifically focused on Virtual Interviewing skills would be invaluable.  

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    Christopher Mark Lacny

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    I watched this seminar because I figured that interviewing skills are extremely important to pretty much any career path. During my undergraduate education, I did three industry internships, and interviewed for a total of ~15 internships or full-time positions. As a result, I have a lot of interview experience, and I was curious to see how Mr. Luzader's advice compared to my own experiences. Overall, I thought that much of what Mr. Luzader presented was fairly straightforward (ideas I have heard before / seen elsewhere), but he had some interesting tidbits to add.

    Something that Mr. Luzader stressed a lot was making sure that you are knowledgeable about a company before you interview them, which I absolutely agree with. He pointed out and explained some CCO resources for researching companies which seem very useful. I will definitely check them out next time that I am searching for a new position. He also talked about how to prepare for potential interview questions, how to appear as capable and authentic to interviewers, and how to follow up after an interview. Once again, none of this was exactly surprising in the broad strokes, but it was interesting to hear Mr. Luzader’s profession opinion and tips on these topics.

    I thought Mr. Luzader was a great presenter, and it seems like he really enjoys and is knowledgeable about his job. This made his presentation reasonably engaging and enjoyable to watch, despite the relatively dry subject matter.

    The only major complaint I have about this presentation is that it is just a video of Mr. Luzader presenting, and it doesn’t clearly show a slide deck to complement the lecture. I find I have better retention of information when there is some type of a visual aid to help me conceptualize the ideas that are being presented.

    The presentation is also pretty old, and as a result, it may not reflect the current CCO resources that are available. It would be nice to see a refreshed, up to date version.

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    Gaurav Patel

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    Tim Luzader's session on "Interviewing Skills" was very interesting. The essential themes highlighted by the presenter definitely resonated with me as I have been in multiple interviews as an interviewee. For example, the emphasis on nonverbal behavior, posture, and body language highlighted, is essential as much as the technical proficiency needed to ace the interview. The presentation’s content focuses on the non-technical aspects of the interview process, which are not given enough emphasis and are often overlooked by a person when preparing for the interview. As an international student, my interview experiences were vastly different. This talk was quite useful to me, particularly the non-technical aspects, about which I was completely unaware of. Despite the fact that the session was recorded in 2010, the subject discussed is still relevant in many ways. I claim this, since I attended the offline version of this seminar too, though the offline seminar’s delivery was much different, which was conducted as a quiz, however, the crux still remains the same. The talk is primarily divided into 3 parts that focus on 1) Planning the interview day 2) How to behave during the interview and 3) How to follow-up after the interview. Additionally, I appreciate how the presentation was brief and to the point while still covering all of the important points.

     

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Before the interview: The first thing one must do is get a good night's sleep and a nutritious meal. Second, dress in a way that makes a good first impression.

    2. Non verbal Communication: I realized how important the nonverbal aspects of a person can reveal a lot about their intent and professionalism.

    3. The importance of following up after the interview: By doing so, a candidate can project his intent and interest on to the interviewers. Additionally, one can provide additional details which may help in increasing the chances of selection.

     

    Overall, I thought the presentation is relevant, but recently, after the pandemic a majority of the interviews are taking place on platforms such as  zoom, teams, skype, etc,  and non-verbal communication in such scenarios is becoming much harder, as in most cases, even the video camera is not turned on. In such a scenario, I believe, the first and the last points in the Key Takeaways section are still relevant.

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    Yi-chen Lin

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I love Mr. Luzader’s presentation. It had a very compelling presentation. He provides solid advice on the interview process. He talks about how to use your resume in preparation for an interview, considering the time dedicated to working on resumes in the seminar course. There are one issue I had with the presentation was reading the figures displayed on the projector. This could just be a result of the video is too old. I was surprised by the concept of following up after an interview. Some great tips for resumes and interviewing to think about before the interview were to go through the CCO published handbook and prepare for the questions listed. Also, analyze what you put on your resume and be ready to answer a question on any point. I like how the speaker states that writing a letter adds a very personal touch to it and has a greater impact. Overall, this is a very useful talk , for all kind of student, graduate or undergraduate. Interviewing is a skill that everyone has to pick up.

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    Fangrui Qin

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    I like this presentation very much. It was unique in that he was very thorough in his explanation of interview techniques and what to look for. It doesn't stick to a specific skill/specific situation until, but divides the whole interview into several major parts, even including both the days before the interview, and the efforts that need to be done after the interview. In each stage, some key points are listed for specific explanation.
    I've seen many presentations on how to prepare for an interview, but they're almost never as comprehensive as this one. It gave me an overall grasp of the entire interview process, rather than just a guide of tips about certain smaller stages. This is important because the entire interview process is a whole and the interviewer will judge all aspects of the candidate's ability by the overall performance.
    Also, the presentation mentioned that the school provides a lot of resources to help students prepare for the interview and Purdue CCO provided a lot of meaningful tips guidance. This was very helpful.

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    Ravi Abhishek Shankar

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    It was a very clear and lucid speech by Tim Luzader. I also found his style of speech very engaging. He presents a chronological order to prepare for an interview. The general etiquettes in the whole interview process is something that novice interviewees, such as myself, are unaware of. Most importantly, he goes through the set of useful resources offered by Purdue CCO, that are at the disposal of Purdue students. 

    He started off  by mentioning about this resource called career wiki which is currently called Purdue University Career Research Portal. The portal gives useful information about any company, the company values and culture. It is good to be aware of this information before you interview with the company. 

    He goes on to talk about other things to consider, like how non-verbal cues such as dressing up well are very important for a good first impression. This is common knowledge these days, but it does not hurt to get it reinforced. He mentions this resource on CCO where you can give a mock interview online and record yourself while doing so. I think that is a great idea to review your interview and work upon your mistakes.

    I would highly recommend this seminar to anyone who is in the process of giving interviews.

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    Christopher Norris Chiminski

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    Tim Luzader did a very good job speaking clearly and with emphasis on very cogent points within this lecture series. The way in which this lecture was presented(4 separate sections for interview prep/skills), allowed me to strategically look at what I do in my interview preparation and execution. Despite having done multiple interview throughout my collegiate career there were many aspects of interviewing that I did not think about. For example, researching the company was the last priority I had when preparing for an interview. My main concern typically revolved around my technical skills(coding, talking about past projects, etc.) Despite this being an important part of the interview, if I do not have questions regarding what the company is currently working on that is new and exciting, I would not stand out as a good candidate. 

    Some constructive feedback regarding this lecture series, I personally would like to see a more up to date version of what is discuss. With it being 2022, interviews have been moving virtually through cell phone calls or Zoom/Microsoft teams meeting. Each of these interviews pose different challenges and also different approaches that I believe would be beneficial to address for this generation of students. Some of the questions I have include: Is there an appropriate way to ask for a video call rather than a phone call in order to have face to face interaction? How do I maintain an enthusiastic emotion for the interviewer to notice while only on a voice call? I believe if Mr. Luzader could answer these questions as a follow up series, it would be very helpful. 

    Overall, I believe that this lecture series solidified a lot of my current knowledge, but also was capable of reminding me of respectful/proper ways to present myself during interviews. Discussing different scenarios such as how to conduct yourself during a lunch/dinner interview was something I personally never thought about. This information will be useful even within a setting that is not interview based, but must remain professional. 

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    Yuchen Tang

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    First of all, l really like the way how Professor.Luzadar presented the seminar. I think it's informative and the interactive, i.e. he opened the presentation with questions and let the audience to write down the least question that want to be asked during an interview. This interaction really kept me listening and memoriezed the point that the Professor stated.

    Secondly, he introduced the career wiki page with a lot of information and data that I've never heard before even I've got my undergraduate degree in Purdue. I am really happy that I can have the access to the database which is really helpful when preparing for the interview. Moreover, Professor.Luzadar introduced the CCO resources that could be helpful. I've heard CCO before but never used it, I think it would be a great supplement for preparing interviews and resume.

    Last but not least, I really recommend the seminar, I think it is very informative and helpful. Although the quality of the video is not that good, considered it was recorded in 2010, and I can hear the voice of Professor.Luzadar loud and clear, I don't believe it would be a problem for people who want to get information and help for their interviews.

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    Alexey Serov

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    I, like many others I expect, have been the recipient of endless amounts of interview advice, expectations, ideas, and ways to ace the experience. So my bar was fairly low going into this seminar, and I expected to learn maybe a couple new things to add to my interviewing toolkit. And I was decently engaged through the seminar. The things and takeaways I liked from this presentation have more to do with the speaker than any of the content. You could tell that the speaker was actively engaged and cared about the material, and the various questions and resulting answers were some of the best parts of this one for me. The brief discussion of interviews over food was something that I had somehow never considered that important, but the discussion that followed was interesting to me. I wish I could have seen the slides to judge how the information was presented visually, but I do think even if that portion was weak the presenter themselves was a very strong driver in this information being engaging and useful. 

    The quality of this one was a bit lower than others in this series, as the video itself was shot a bit ago, and that is definitely something that I think would detract from this being a useful seminar for those in the modern age. A re-shoot of this material would be highly beneficial. 

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    Joseph Anthony Zullo

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    This seminar was extremely well done. The speaker, Tim Luzader, was eloquent, clear, and spoke at a good pace. I had learned more from seminar that I thought I would. The experience was interactive, and I had followed along and written down the two things that was asked, what we wanted to most know about interviews and the question we wanted to hear the least. Though I was not in the room to discuss these things like the others I think that this sort of interactive instruction is very effective. The seminar covered a wide range of advice for interviews but remained focused the entire time. It would have been interesting to have seen an example or a model of a successful interview with all of the suggestions in place. 

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    Folk Narongrit

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    Tim Luzader gave an informative presentation on interviewing skills. As a person looking to apply for jobs, this seminar will prove useful to me when I graduate. He talks about four steps of preparing for interviews which are things to do prior to the interview, day of interview, during the in terview, and following up with the interview. One downside of this presentation is a lot of things presented here are common knowledge, so might be useful to those who have no experience with interviews at all. A few points cemeted in my head though: researching the company and expect surprises are the two that stood out since it two of the most neglected aspects of interviews. I like how Tim outlines that people tend to over practice for the interview to the point where when they encounter surprises, they stumble and it causes a problem. He has also provided some Purdue resources that I have never known before, like the CCO or career wiki. This seminar really gives new or graduating Purdue students resources to help prepare them for the future. I appreciated how the speaker gave the presentation, however, he goes on a bit of a tangent when it comes to telling his stories. But overall I appreciated the presentation and thank him for taking his time.
     

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    Jonah Aifuwa

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    Going into this presentation I was not expecting to learn much because I have been hearing interview advice for the past 5 or 6 years. However, it was fascinating to get a lot more tips and helpful advice that I was not familiar with. That's not to say that everything he said was new to me, but more so that he had more to say than other interview tips presentations that I have intended. For instance, Mr. Luzader gave the advice of filming yourself on a webcam so that you can see any nonverbal cues that you have while talking. He even mentions his which is that he often talks with his hands a lot and that it can be distracting to the interviewer. He also says that you should try to learn about the role that you are applying for and that you should also try to learn something about the interviewers prior to the interview, such as their names. Personally from my previous interviews, I tend to spend a lot of time practicing the standard interview questions that you can find online. Mr. Luzader however says that you should e familiar with your resume and be able to answer questions based off of that. He describes your resume as being free game for any and all types of questions. Usually I would use the details from my resume to answer some of the standard interview questions you may receive but his advice gave me a new perspective to this approach. Perhaps I can analyze my resume to the point where any asked questions can be linked to multiple points listed on my resume.

    I say that this is avery good presentation mostly because it did not just contain the standard advice most job seekers would receive and Mr. Luzader goes above and beyond with his advice and clearly shows that he is very familiar with the interviewing process.

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    Vishal Satyavinayak Purohit

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    This talk explained many valuable pieces of advice for the interview. From the presentation, one can learn about what to pay attention to before the interview, on the day of the interview, during and after the interview. The website of CCO was introduced in the presentation.
    The example of the c++ question on the resume made sense to me. The interviewee needs to know everything present on their resume since the interviewer can ask anything. Some of the job roles have standard interview questions which can be practiced before the interview. One should establish an objective about the interview and study more about the field and company. one can search about the current products or services that the company is working on.  To make a solid first impression on the day of the interview, one should have a good sleep the night before and dress well on the day. The career spots from CCO tell us some dressing tips. Besides, we should be aware of non-verbal behavior, such as the posture of a handshake. Finally, it is essential to ask for a business card after the interview. Also, follow up with an email or message as early as possible. This presentation is beneficial, especially for international students who are new to this kind of interview culture. 

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    Zhixiang Wang

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    This presentation on interviewing skills was very informative. I especially liked how the presenter divided the entire presentation into different sections including before interview, during interview, and after interview. For me, the most important part of an interview is without a doubt your performance during the interview. However, after watching the video, I realized that preparation for an interview is also just as important. It highly impacts your performance during it. Preparation for an interview also includes many different aspects, for example, professional dressing, learning about your job and the company, going over your resume etc. From my own experience, having prepped enough, the interview flowed super well. The questions the interviewer would ask were all within my expectation and I could spit out the answer really quickly. When I didn't prep, I felt like the questions were out of my capability and I couldn't help but feel embarrassed for myself.

    Overall, it was a very nice video, even though it is quite old. The video and audio quality could be improved.

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    Zhixiang Wang

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    This presentation on interviewing skills was very informative. I especially liked how the presenter divided the entire presentation into different sections including before interview, during interview, and after interview. For me, the most important part of an interview is without a doubt your performance during the interview. However, after watching the video, I realized that preparation for an interview is also just as important. It highly impacts your performance during it. Preparation for an interview also includes many different aspects, for example, professional dressing, learning about your job and the company, going over your resume etc. From my own experience, having prepped enough, the interview flowed super well. The questions the interviewer would ask were all within my expectation and I could spit out the answer really quickly. When I didn't prep, I felt like the questions were out of my capability and I couldn't help but feel embarrassed for myself.

    Overall, it was a very nice video, even though it is quite old. The video and audio quality could be improved.

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    Swaathi Shri Thiruvallore Thattai

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    ‘Interviewing Skills’ seminar by Tim Luzader was well organised and very informative. At the beginning, talking about what the seminar covers like points to be noted prior to the interview, on the day of it, during the interview and follow-up gave an overall idea of what to expect from the seminar. He mentioned a lot of points which, apart from preparation for technical questions, are very important for success in an interview. For instance, establishing a clear objective, knowing well about the company, anticipating questions based on the resume prior to the interview. Considering the day of the interview, it is very interesting to know how the dress, facial expressions, and punctuality are important. Being prepared for more than one interviewer is not something that many of us would think of. The speaker mentions about how important it is to exhibit self-confidence during the interview and about the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method. Following-up on an interview, thanking them are something that we don’t commonly think of. It was good to know how much value it adds. It is also very useful to know about the services offered by Purdue CCO.        

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    Shashank Shantam

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    The seminar on "Interviewing Skills" by Tim Luzader was very informative. As a graduate student who has experience working in the industry, the key points mentioned by the presenter really resonated with me. The contents of the presentation mainly emphasizes on the non-technical aspects of the whole recruting process which could easily be neglected. The lecture is also structured very well into sections - "Before the interview", "Day of the interview", "During the interview" and "After the interview. It follows a logical progression mimicing the timeline a candidate goes through during the interview process and each section gives insight on some key points to focus on in order to give a strong impression to the interviewer. For instance, the focus on non verbal behaviour, posture, facial expressions and handshakes were some of the things he discussed which could all end up being the factors in leaving a good first impression. I also really liked the part where the presenter addressed a student's question regarding interviews that take place over a meal. As someone who has never had such an experience, I really feel I learned some good tips on how to act in such a situation and I feel more confident now than before. The presenter also highlighted some key softwares and services that are offered by CCO that could help a student prepare well for interviews. I will definitely check these services out and take advantage of it in order to prepare well for future interviews.

    While there were a lot of good takeaways from the presentations, there are a few areas it could be improved on still. A few are mentioned below:

    1. The presentation is too old, almost a decade old now. Interviewing in general has evolved a lot since then and I feel like it's time for an updated taping of this video.
    2. The video quality was not very good and it was impossible to understand the contents on the slides that were being shared
    3. The student questions were not clearly heard and neither did the presenter repeat the questions for the online taping.

    Overall, I enjoyed the presentation and learned some useful skills which will help me in the future.

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    Akshita Ramya Kamsali

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    As an international student, my experience in job interviews was entirely different in my country. This talk was very informative for me, especially the follow-up and thank you part. 

    My key takeaways from the talk are:

    1. Doing one’s research about the company helps not only knowing more about the kind of job but also shows that you are genuinely interested in the company.
    2. Importance of body language and what to avoid to keep the interviewer's attention to the important thing, which is the interviewee.
    3. The importance of table manners and etiquettes is also highlighted along with implications of certain actions.
    4. Importance of doing mock interviews and consulting with and making use of services provided by CCO.
    5. Using methods such as STAR instead of just randomly blabbering when asked a question.

     

    Though this video was shot over 10 years ago it is still relevant except for the part of the physical gesture. It will be very helpful if there is a video with “Zoom” etiquette as most companies seem to do online interviews in the current scenario. 

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    Niveathitha Murugan

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    This talk on Interviewing Skills by Tim Luzader was highly informative and structured.

    It covered topics like preparing for an interview, responding to questions during an interview and how to follow up after. These tips are useful for grad students applying for internships and jobs. The speaker talks about the importance of learning about the company before an interview. Some of the intriguing topics covered were the STAR theory and the Salt and Pepper theory. STAR theory stands for Situation, Task, Action and Result and describes how to reply to the interviewer. The Salt and Pepper theory discuss the three possible situations while having lunch with an interviewer. It brings to light the fact that our actions can be used to judge our character or how we would react to a certain situation professionally.

    Though the seminar was recorded in 2010, it is surprising to see that the content covered is still relevant in many ways. I liked that the talk was concise and on point and yet managed to cover the relevant details.

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    Zian Wang

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    This presentation was remarkably insightful. It contained significant information about preparing for an interview. I learned many valuable lessons from attending this lesson, concerning how a person is supposed to prepare for an interview before attending it, the day of the interview, the things to do during the interview, and the follow-up actions after the interview. Interviews are highly vital, and they are mandatory before acquiring professional positions in companies. Hence, companies conduct them to ensure they hire the best candidates. The lesson taught me various essential things. I understood that an interview requires significant preparation. The aspects that stood out prominently to me include researching the organization before attending the interview, creating a formal impression during the interview, and the interview follow-up process. I understood that studying an institution gives significant insights about the kind of questions to expect based on what the company does. This aspect is substantial in anticipating why one is interested in working for the company and tailoring the responses based on its performance.

    About the formal impression, I understood that it is vital to dress officially and be professional. Many aspects can depict a person's professionalism, including their posture and nonverbal communication. The impression a person creates is significant because it communicates more about the interviewee, and the interviewers use it to judge a person's character and evaluate their suitability. The lesson taught me that follow-up after the interview is vital. I understood that this process demonstrates that a person had significant interest in the position, making the interviewers consider the candidate who follows-up on them more than the others. I had no idea about the aspect that it is wrong to attend practice interviews unless they are strictly practice interviews. One can attend interviews for practice to sharpen their interview skills even when they are not interested in the position. However, I learned that this is a mistake that can affect future interviews.

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    Kamal Manohar Karda

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    The talk is clear and many of the points conveyed are new. The concept of informational interview and how it can help is good. The  most important part of the talk is emphasis on "need" and how to research  the organization of interest and career wiki. Overall focus on pre interview is excellent. I like even the common things are emphasized like nutrition, dress code etc  and corresponding resource like career spots. Speaker gives excellent examples on body language and ensure to avoid things that can lead to distraction. Another interesting part of the talk is to give some directions on how to positively and carefully answer some of the double sword questions like what are your weakness? The talk is complete and informs the meal interviews are also critical and one is under a microscope and should be handled carefully.  Same true for advice on follow up. The talk has good enough visual/links to resources to convey the message, The technical video quality however is very poor .

     

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    Risi Kumar Jaiswal

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     This is a great presentation by Mr. Tim Luzader about interviewing skills. Being at a point where I am planning to apply for jobs, this presentation came out very helpful. The complete lecture was divided into 4 sections, things to be done before the interview, on the day of the interview, during the interview, and lastly post-interview. It is very important to know about the company one is applying for. Mr. Tim introduced us to a great tool called Carrier wiki, which can be used as a quick guide to knowing about the company. A comprehensive understanding of the company creates a great impression and shows the interviewer that you are genuinely interested in the position.

    The second section was about the day of the interview. He was told that one should dress up according to the company culture to create a good first impression. He explained the importance of non-verbal communication during an interview, which includes facial gestures and even a handshake. lastly, he gave tips on how to follow up with the company after the interview. Keeping in touch with the interviewer by sending a handwritten thank you mail could really enhance once the application to be reviewed again.

    Overall, it was a nice presentation, but I guessed things have changed in past few years. Mail letter is no more a practical thing and also these days zoom/skype etc are a more popular method of the interview rather than in-person meetings.

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    Weirong Yuan

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    Great presentation. I like how the presentation speaks in a funny and engaging way.

    About the content, since it was recorded more than 10 years ago, the quality of the video is low and some website has changed, e. g. Purdue University Career Research Portal (formerly Career Wiki).

    As a person who has never had an interview before, the presentation does give me a lot of information I have never thought of before. For example, before the interview, we should have a good knowledge of the company and the name of the interviewers. Also, role-playing an interview is a great way to practice and it can be easily done with a mirror, some friends or people at CCO. And CCO at Purdue is a great source  and on its website we can even find some comprehensive dressing protocols for job interviews.

    At last, I do like how the presentation organized the content in dividing the presentation in three parts, before, during, and after the interview.

    In all, the video is very helpful for me to know generally how to prepare for an interview. An updated version with higher quality video, up-to-date links and changes due to COVID19 might be of great help.

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    RAHUL JAIN

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    Content is very helpful and highly recommended material for the interview preparation. It covers all the required preparation material for preparing the interview on what to do, what not to do, how to behave first impression etc. The lecture gives complete information about the 4 sections of the interview such as things that should be done prior to the interview, the day of the interview, during the interview and post interview. I like the way how Mr. Tim Luzader describes the interview as “learning”. In this lecture you will also learn the actual meaning of the interview and how to prepare for the interview process. It also contains the necessary information that is required to be prepared for the interview such as Career Wiki (information about the company) CCO etc. He also mentions what things to be done and what not to be done during the complete journey of the interview for example we shouldn’t give an interview to the company just for the sake of practice rather we should use some online mock interviews for preparing.  

    The video quality is not that good such as focus etc on the speaker and I understand that it is recorded a decade back. Some of the frames in the lecture were blurred when I downloaded the MP4 file. The focus was not good on the presentation and the fonts were blurred in the video.  In the future a good quality video should be prepared and uploaded covering all aspects of the interview. Another thing I noticed that the caption is missing in the video. I think caption improves the understanding of the content and might be included in the future videos.  

    Concluding, the overall video is worth the time for someone who is preparing for an interview and wanted some short and to the point list of the things that should be done and should not be done etc for the interview.  

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    James Lawrence Stewart

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    Overall a great resource for interviews by Mr. Tim "Crusader" Luzader.  I appreciate how he structured the talk.  Kinda like you're walking through the day and life of an interviewee before, during and after the interview.  Great suggestions including, knowing the company.  Knowing how the pronounce the interviewer's name.  Anticipating questions that may be asked by your interviewer.  I've been on the other side, as the interviewer, and I'm always shocked to see people squirm when I ask a question based on their resume.  If it's on the resume, it's fair game.

    I love the "Salt and Pepper" theory.  He also described the Situation, Task, Action and Result (STAR) method which I haven't heard of before but will try to adopt in the future.  Selling your self as your should in your resume while being structured...showing task and result.

    It's a bit dated (filmed in 2010), and while the vast majority of the content is timeless, certain aspects such as "handshaking", make this video seems as though it was filmed in the 1800's now that we're in the middle of "social distancing".  On this regard, I think students would benefit from a section regarding the do's and don'ts of Zoom or webcam based interviews given the current times when and if this video is updated.

    Again, great content and very helpful overall

     

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    Suyash Jagadeesh Ail

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    This is a very good video on interviewing skills for first time interviewers and mentions the important do's and don'ts for interviewing. All the points relating to the process of interview were covered in this lecture. The presenter covered all aspects of interviewing - the before interview preparation, the things to do during the interview and the things to do once the interview is completed. 

    The presentation is very old (filmed in 2010). These techniques and services are mostly obsolete now, however we can easily find similar resources now.

    The presenter talked in a very calm and understanding way, each of the words were clear and easy to grasp. The tips he provides like being confident in introducing oneself, keeping in touch with the interviewer, sending a thank-you mail etc. have proven really helpful to me in my job interviews. However the footage was of a low quality, hence not much was clearly visible in the presentation.

    Overall this is a very good presentation if you are currently in the job search process and need some excellent tips to stand out of the crowd.

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    Hamidreza Lotfalizadeh

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    A must see for whoever is a newbie in interviews.

    This is a thorough presentation regarding interviews from the interviewees standpoint. Honestly I could not find any item regarding an interview that was not addressed in this presentation. The presentation covers everything from prior research about the position to apply for, to professional clothing and communication skill during the interview, to post-interview follow up. Nice tips are provided as well.

    The whole process of a successful interview is divided into three phases. Before interview, during interview and following up with the interview. Issues and methods regarding planning for each phase is precisely addressed in a chronical order.

    The personal experiences that Mr. Tim Luzader provided were like the spices that gave extra dimension to the taste of this presentation. It made it more relatable for me. In addition, he mentioned tips in a way that I found it very friendly, as if he wholeheatedly cared for the success of the audience.

    One drawback with this presentation is low quality of the video and lack of the content in other formats, such as PowerPoint slide or PDF notes. Actually, the PPt slides or PDF notes could have covered for the low quality. I looked up extra contents for this presentation online, but to no avail.

    I believe it would have been even more useful if the topics covered in this presentation were sliced into various short videos, along with tiny practices.

    In sum, I found this presentation very useful for my own job-hunt expedition. So many things were highlighted here that I did not know, and some others that I mistakenly presumed of having less importance.  

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    Evan Greene

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    I think the session was a very good rundown of the various do's and don'ts for interviewing. Mr. Luzader especially makes notes about the all-important interview preparedness. In my experience, the pre-interview prep is vital, and the presenter does a good job of going through all the aspects of being prepared for an interview. I've committed a number of interviewing missteps in my time, and this seminar will help me to avoid any more.

    The main problem of the presentation is that it was filmed in 2010. It spends time highlighting the various resources available to Purdue students for interview and job prep. Some of these services are obsolete or no longer available, and many new ones have become available since, so I had to do some digging to be able to make use of the information presented.  The footage is also low-resolution, and it's impossible to read the screen. It would be very helpful to have an updated, high-resolution version of this presentation for the resources currently available.

    There is also some advice that seems outdated even for 2010. For example, Mr. Luzader suggests writing a snail-mail thank-you letter, and then following that with a phone call. In my experience, such a letter would be unlikely to ever reach its intended recipient, and an unscheduled phone call would be unwelcome. It is  important to follow up after an interview, but a simple email will do the trick. Sending snail mail or cold-calling the interviewer would make you stand out, but not in a way that would make the interviewer want to hire you.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars

    After I listened to this lecture, I realize that when there is an interview for us, it is very important that we prepare for it seriously. Mr. Tim has given some very detailed and practical suggestions for interview skills and there are some impressed me. For example:  Researching a company to know its culture. Since I have 2 years of working experience and already experienced a lot of interviews a few years ago. I cannot agree with this one anymore. Sometimes the reviewers refuse you not because you are not qualified in the skill level, but because that you don’t know the company you apply to or you don’t know the position you apply for. So, research the company and position before the interview is really important. Be confident when introducing yourselves. This is also important because when you get into a company, it is no longer like what you act in university. More specifically, you will need to work independently and responsible for your own work. However, since this is a lecture recorded 10 years ago. There are also some suggestions that I am not sure if still appropriate nowadays. For example: get dressed, send a letter after the interview. Especially for Internet enterprises, people there more like wear casually and use email to communicate. As for the lecture structure, it is well organized because Mr. Tim gave it chronically: before the interview, during the interview, and after the interview. And he used a lot of typical examples to help illustrate the suggestion which makes it easy to understand and he interacts with students actively. I really enjoy this lecture.  

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    Shenglei Mao

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Mr. Tim explained the whole process of the interview from the interview before, during, and after the interview in the seminar: Before the interview, it is very important for us to have a comprehensive understanding of the company we are going to interview in advance since the more information we gathered about the company we are going to interview with, the more confident we would be. Dress according to the company culture for an interview on the day of the interview is important because that's where the interviewer's first impression of us comes from. In the interview, show confidence, show our best side to the interviewer and overcome our nervousness. After the interview, having a follow up with the interviewers is important. We could consider writing thanks letters to show our politeness.

    In general, I benefited from this seminar, and it will be of great help to my future interviews. This seminar delivered a lot of practical tips to me, and as well as some subtle psychological, facial expression knowledge, which I feel could be quite useful.

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    Akhil Prasad

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    The lecture described some essential aspects of facing an interview and the actions to be taken before and after the interview.

    The preparation steps were relevant and matched some of the methods which I employed when I was an undergraduate. Having worked in an industry for about 3 years I know how happy it makes an employer to hear from a candidate who has done research on his company. The introduction of the mock interview tool in CCO is also an important and useful tool in order to get used to and develop confidence desirable to face an interview.

    The “during the interview” stage was of more interest to me. The emphasis that the interviewer places on the non-technical aspects such as posture and facial expressions are points that are worth noting although quite obscure to a person who is new to the interview process. Even the smallest of gestures such as the handshake or remembering the name could go a long way in getting our dream job. The suggestion to explain our action with an example while facing the interview was useful and something which I had not done before, but will be making a part of my arsenal from now on.

    Lastly, I would say that following up after the interview is the part which was entirely new to me as I have never practised it and had been restricted from doing the same in my country. I really am thankful to Mr.Luzader for providing me with the tips to how to request the card and even perhaps take this step a bit further.

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    Karen Lilibet Reyes Pacheco

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    I think that the content and the suggestions and tools given by the speaker are very important to be implemented. However the quality video is bad and does not allow us to clearly see the presentation slides and information that he is pointing to. 

    An important point that is mentioned by the speaker is researching about the company, when I was an undergrad I tried applying to internships. but could not have good results and land into an offer. Now, that I was watching this video I can notice that researching about the company was not one of my strong qualities. I used to look for just regular information such us location and what they do, but I never put effort into understanding their mission, goal or any other information that make me stand out from the other candidates.  After attending some interviews, I got a suggestion from one of the interviewers to not just look the information that companies have in their website. instead look for job description that they post and it will help me to understand better the company and what they do, and what they are looking for. 

    Another point that he mentions and it is important is those kind of questions that seems easy to answer but in context is hard. For example What is your weakness? This is hard to answer because in an interview we have to be honest, but whatever we respond have to be good enough to do not sabotage your interview, and in the other hand this answer does not have to be so common as "perfectionist" since it can also damage your interview. 

    These key facts that I mentioned above and I can absolute relate, are the most important and very interesting take away from the video.

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    Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahman

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    Being an early grad student I really did not put much thought into job interviews. This presentation by Mr. Luzader was extremely useful for me as it discusses the interviewing process in a very illustrative fashion. The preparation for interviews was broken down into four different parts. For instance, Prior to the interview the candidate should research the company and gather as much information as possible. In this regard, I came across the “Careerwiki” website which does an excellent job with this. The preparation should also include anticipating the questions/ topics to be discussed during the interview. One should always be prepared to talk about the things that are present in his/her resume.

    Next, he discusses the way one should be prepared on the day of interview.  One should dress according to the environment of the interview and also try to make a first good impression. I really did not think too much about the dress code of an interview and this particular part was totally new for me. One should be very careful about the details about his/ her dress, perfume, facial gesture, or even a handshake- try to look as professional as possible. If the interview comes with a meal, one should not order something that makes it hard to answer as he/she is eating.

    During the interview, one should try to be as confident as possible and Mr. Luzader discussed a few ways to increase confidence during interviews. Another important thing he mentioned was to authenticate one’s answers by providing examples.

    After the interview, it is absolutely crucial to follow up after the interview. This is where one can really make a strong impression as not many candidates do this step.

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    Saumya Bhagat

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    This session on Interviewing Skills presented by Mr. Luzader was very informative and gave a good idea about the "do's and don'ts'" while you are appearing/planning to appear for an interview. He divides the lecture into four parts: i) Before the interview ii)The day of the interview iii) During the interview iv)After the interview Appearing for several interviews during the summer internship process, I was able to relate to each one of them.

    He starts off with the category "Before the interview".I really liked the part in there where he stressed the importance of doing prior research about the firm you are going to interview with. I have personally observed that it really impresses the interviewer if you have a clear idea about what the company does and specifics of the role that you are seeking. Showing genuine interest makes you stand out. He also emphasized on the prep for the interview by anticipating questions that might be asked, and be ready to answer any questions related to our resume. If a firm's interviewing process is consistent, it might be really helpful to talk to people who have interviewed before with the firm.

    In the further category : The day of the interview, he emphasizes on the importance of non-verbal behaviour, like good body language, also how a good firm handshake can go a long way. He also stresses on that how we dress really influences how confidently we project ourselves. He goes on to tell how turning up a bit early on the day of interview helps in being mentally prepared for the interview, also getting ready for any unexpected surprises like being interviewed by 2 interviewers instead of 1. In the third category: During the interview, he stresses upon confidently presenting yourself to the interviewer and he mentioned about the STAR format which could be used to effectively put forth ideas. Lastly, the category “Follow-up to the Interview”, he stressed upon the importance of a post follow up with the recruiter we are interviewing with or dropping a mail or a letter thanking them for taking out time and talking to us. Overall, the lecture was extremely informative and it is useful to anyone who is aiming to land a job or is preparing for an interview or to appear for a career fair. One important takeaway for me from this lecture was information about how to use techniques likes SWOT analysis and STAR method while interviewing. In addition to these, I also learnt about JobWiki and particularly about the PurdueCCO services that we are offered at Purdue.

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    Ryan Douglas Kuhn

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    Having had multiple internships and 2 years of work experience since my undergraduate degree, I have see many of his talking points first hand. Mainly, researching the company you are applying for. I have seen this go right and very wrong from both sides of the situation, as an applicant and an recruiter. I recall going to career fair and after my top few companies I wanted to talk to I would pick a random company, quickly google what they do, and attempt to talk to them as if I really understood. But the recruiter can tell immediately and lose interest.

    From the other side of the table, I have done recruitment for my company at career fairs and have had students walk up who don't even know what we produce. That is an immediate red flag. I have also see students who have done thorough research, know our company, what we produce, where we're located and even the specific role they would like to apply for. This simple detail skyrockets their chances of getting an interview and landing a job.

    I do wish this seminar had discussed more specifics on how to answer behavioral vs technical questions.

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    Weicheng Wang

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    First, I understand the importance of the interview and the different types of interview.

    It is important that the based on the classification of companies, they will have varies of expect for the students. Of course, they may ask different questions for students. 

    After I learned this video, I looked back to my interview before. I realized that I did not do research for the company and just prepare for the very general questions. In my case, when the HR asked about my future plan, I just answered I will go to CS area and do anything they want. I did not notice that it is a financial company. I should be more detailed and talked about my plan on that company.

    Now I realized that we can utilize the internet for practising the interview. There are plenty of videos that helps a lot.

    Finally, I feel that Tim can gave more examples of pros and cons that a interviewer did in a real case. I hope I can review a video and analyze what is good and what is bad.

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    Rajni K Sah

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    This session on Interviewing Skills by Mr. Luzader gives us a very good insight into few tips to ace our interviews. Of all the different key facts that he focussed on, the very first point "Establish an objective" is a new takeaway for me. I had never really thought in this direction. I had always thought of Interview as an medium for the organization to know more about the candidate, his/her skills and capabilities. But in the session, Mr. Luzader has explained how interview can be a medium for the candidate to know more about the organization too. He explains that before the interview the candidate must be clear about what are they are trying to accomplish. Do they want to:

    1. Create a good impression on the interviewer
    2. Gather information about the organization, field, or specific person from the organization whom they want to work with in the future.
    3. Not looking for job right away. Just want to learn what they want to pursue.
    4. Establish connection with them

    Later Mr. Luzader goes on to talk about the most common complaint from employers: "candidates doesn't know much about the company". The interview assumes that the candidate doesn't have much interest in the company to thoroughly research about them. They key to avoid is RESEARCH the company well. He gives an intro to the "Career wiki" page, a collaboration of CCO Express (Purdue myCOO) and the libraries. The database has a list of many companies' SWOT analysis for the students to utilize and benefit from.

    For mock interviews and list of typical interview questions, he introduces the myCCO handbook (which is available online on myCOO website now). It has a mix of behavioral and situational questions which one can expect on the day of the interview. Few keypoints mentioned by him are:

    1. The candidate needs to be ready to talk anything about your resume.
    2. Practice interview.
    3. Use Perfect interview- Software that allows you to be interviewed by another person.
    4. Record your interview and see for yourself how you respond and try to improvise.
    5. Signup for a mockk interview at Ground floor of Steward Center.
    6. DON’T SIGNUP with companies to practice interview. Don’t waste their time and your time. It can backfire and can hurt our career opportunities

    On the DAY OF INTERVIEW, the candidate is suggested to be in their best form, both physically and mentally. 

    1. Get a good night sleep
    2. Get good breakfast.
    3. Put your best foot forward.
    4. Dress well. Make a strong first impression. CCO Express (Purdue myCOO) has videos to give tips on interview tips for men and women.
    5. Be prepared to get surprises. To avoid unpredictable situations, talk to people who have been through the interview. Ask for suggestions and pointers.
    6. Arrive slightly before time

    During THE INTERVIEW,

    1. Introduce yourself. Give a firm and good handshake.
    2. Speak clearly
    3. Try to address the interview by their name. Practice their name in advance if possible.
    4. Be confident 

    Following up the interview is the most import part after the interview is done.

    1. Ask them for their card. Follow up with them.
    2. Follow up with a thank you. Only about 3% follow up in general. So it really makes a difference if we do.
    3. Use either Email or Letter, thanking them for taking time from their schedule. 
    4. However, chances of the email being read is less. Emails are easy to be sent, and much easier to be ignored. Letter are more personal and touching. These will most probably be read and reverted back.
    5. Clarify with the interviewer about the time-frame, ask them when are you expected to hear back.

    Thank you for the insightful session, Mr. Luzader.

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    Somji Shukla

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    Being  a person who is in the process of applying jobs , this  lecture certainly brings insight into some important aspects and do's/don'ts for interviews. I specifically liked the part where Mr. Tim emphasized on the background research about the company and job before appearing for the interviews. I have given interviews before and it really impresses the interviewer if you have a clear idea about what the company does and what the job is all about. One thing positive to note about this lecture was it division into three parts. 
    Though I would 've greatly appreciated if he would have talked how to manage expectations and anxiety during the day of interview. I believe he breezed over the topic and dint provide much insight into stuff which actually bothers the candidate in this part. 
    One thing also positive that I got from this lecture was information about how to use seasoned techniques likes SWOT analysis and STAR method while interviewing. 
    In the third part, I believe some of the idea's mentioned dint seem to be practical enough . Most of the students give interviews to large technical companies. It seems unrealistic to write a personnel letter to the interviewer asking for the feedback. I believe if the person has no time to read your mail, he has no time to read your mailed letter also. 
    Overall the lecture was informative, but if possible, it would be good to divide more time to "during the interview day" part to answer some real questions I mentioned in this review. 

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    Sudharsan Sundaram

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    I found the organisation of the video into four components- before, just before, during and after an interview, and the explanations that followed were very helpful. Several small yet interesting suggestions were offered, for example to authenticate our answers and learning with personal experiences. The discussion on non-verbal cues during an interview and the way it impacts our conversation iterates its importance. Moreover , Prof Tim advises us to include the contents that we are confident about in our resume .  Prof Tim then stresses on our presentation and clothing. I learnt the importance of our facial expressions and should be working on my handshake. In addition to these, I also learnt a lot about the JobWiki and particularly about the PurdueCCO services that we are offered.

    I have no interview or a professional experience. As a graduate student , straight after my undergraduate studies, this lecture has been really helpful.The session was really informative and it will definitely help me to improve my skills and be successful in the future.

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    sayeed shafayet chowdhury

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    The lecture is very useful especially for new students like me who are not very well-versed with the career fair and interview process. I really like how Mr. Luzader breaks the whole talk up into 4 parts and discussed each section with what specifically to prepare for that part.

    He starts off by asking to jolt down 2 questions- What do you hope to learn about an interview which you already don't know? The toughest interview question that you don't want to get asked during the interview? These got the audience thinking about the whole process. One thing I didn’t know about previously is the informational interviews, which we can set up just to know more about the company/person in general.

    The key takeaways from this presentation would be-

    • To research the company very well before the interview, we can use the services provided by CCO like career wiki here. Also to prepare for probable questions that might be asked both from resume as well as about strength/weaknesses/career goals etc.
    • To sleep well the night before, have a healthy breakfast on the morning of the interview, dress formally and reach 10-15 mins before.
    • During the interview, we should start with a firm handshake to make a good impression, be confident and speak clearly. If possible, we should try to gather contact info about the interviewer. We should support answers with personal examples, I really liked the STAR method discussed here which can be very fruitful.
    • After the interview, we should send a thank-you note immediately and follow-up in a few days, so that the probability of a 2nd interview/job offer increases.

    Overall, I liked the lecture a lot, but some points where it could be improved are-

    • The slides shown could be more legible.
    • The CCO info could be updated.
    • There could be a sample interview video showing various aspects described.

     

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    Shreya Ghosh

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    Tim Luzader starts off by giving a general introduction about how the purpose of an interview may not be to just land a job but to also learn more about your field or about the company. He divides the lecture into four parts: i) Before the interview ii)The day of the interview iii) During the interview iv)After the interview

    Before the interview:

    He encourages students to research a company before appearing for an interview. He says that this is a common complaint by many organisations, that students do not know enough information about them. Researching the company helps the candidate stand out.

    He tells us how we can anticipate the kind of questions the interviewer may ask us.  Anything that is on our resume is questionable. He gives an example of how a recruiter from the semi conductor industry asked a question from a coding language C++( if that was on a resume). Or if a candidate was in any kind of student organisation especially holding a post, they may be asked about the kind of work they have done as part of the organisation. The candidate must be comfortable answering anything from his/her resume as well as standard interview questions. Some of them may even be behavioural.  

    The day of the interview:

    He advises the candidate to get a good night’s sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, and to dress to make a strong first impression. He emphasizes on the importance of non verbal behaviour, like good body language. Slouching or sitting casually are not signs of good body language.  He advises any candidate to control their facial expressions. Their faces should neither be overexcites nor completely blank. Blank faces  indicate disinterest and boredom. Consciously make good facial expressions. Also, a good firm handshake can go a long way. He also tells us that how we dress is how we project ourselves. We should not wear anything that can be a distraction for example, heavy jewellery.

    Tim Luzader goes on to tell us to show up a little early. This helps in taking mental preparation for the interview. He also tells us to expect surprises. For example if you are expecting one interviewer, but you  get two interviewers instead. One may be silent or both may be actively participating in the interviewing process. Some companies have consistent interviewing styles, so it can be helpful to ask people who have interviewed with this company.

    During the Interview:

    He tells us that we must be confident in introducing ourselves.  A good handshake, speaking clearly – these are all confident signs. Companies often provide information about who would be the interviewer, practicing the interviewer’s name before the interview helps us pronounce their name correctly during the interview. He also tells us that it is important to give personal examples for authenticity. He talks about what are your weakness questions. It needs to be a legitimate weakness and we need to talk about how you we working on that area and how it will not affect the company. He also talks about the star method describes a situation, a task that we had to do as a result of this situation, what actions we took and what the result was. He also tells us to demonstrate our attributes and to describe our technical skills. It can also relate to our soft skills for example, leadership or a  situation in which we had to be a team player.

    He talks about meal interviews as well and how we should not let down our guard. He tells us an interesting story how the use of salt and pepper determined whether a candidate would be selected for a company or not.

    After the Interview:

    He tells that we can take their contact information to follow up-to thank them for taking out time to interview us. A professional letter gives an opportunity to confirm details or ask something that you forgot to ask. He also encourages us to discover the prospects of sending a hard copy of a letter. People receive many e-mails but many people don’t get snail mail. They chances of it being read is greater.  To hand write the letter is a personalized touch.

    Most candidates end a letter like with: I look forward to hearing back from you. You may or may not hear back from them but if you tell them that you want to call them and then you actually do call them, then that may impress them. You may not reach them and you may just end up talking to their assistant.  This gives the candidate an opportunity to follow up again.

    Overall, the lecture was extremely informative and it is useful to anyone who is aiming to land a job or is preparing for an interview or to appear for a career fair. I would recommend everyone to watch this lecture.

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    Venkatesh Bharadwaj Srinivasan

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    Mr. Tim has given a concise lecture on the significance that softskills have during the course of an interview. Attending various interviews during the internship process, I was able to relate to them through his lecture. He guided on the important stuffs to be done right from the preparation for the interview, the ‘do’s and don’ts’ in an interview and the perfect followup post the interview process such as getting the contact of the recruiters, getting their business cards and sending them a ‘thank you’ note as a token of gratitude for them to have spent their valuable time with us. This helped me realize the importance of staying in touch with the employers and the significance of having yourself noticed in order to create visibility. He emphasized on researching about the employer.

    His talk helped me recalibrate the steps that I generally follow as a preparation for my interview process. He also emphasized on the importance of CCO, which has been shaping the lives of various students in Purdue University. This helps me discern the reason behind Purdue being one of the topmost engineering schools for job search. STAR format was elaborated very neatly which can help a person ace the interview. He also emphasized on the fact that ‘marketing’ holds a very significant role in the US job search.

    It was one of the best lectures that I have watched till date. Mr. Tim was very coherent in his thoughts and the lucid language that he used to convey key points struck a chord with me. This was really useful for me, and I hope to follow his guidelines in the future interviews. Thanks to ECE 694 for this wonderful opportunity.

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    Gaurav Sreedhar

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    This talk by Mr. Tim Luzader about "interviewing skills" was an eye opener to me. The speaker emphasized on a lot of soft skills that would play a huge role in an interview, Which I was oblivious to. Also, made me aware of a lot of tools that CCO offers to every student at Purdue like CCO express, "perfect interview" etc. I wish I knew about these tools before.

    The talk was basically organised into four main parts: 1. Things to do prior to interview 2. Things to do on the day of the interview 3. Things to do during the interview 4. How to follow up after the interview. 

    The first section is the most important part in any interview. We must know our objectives well  even before interviewing. Also, the importance of researching about the organization was stressed, which I totally agree with. The process of getting prepped for the interview also involves being able to defend every word that is written on our resume. The speaker mentioned how CCO could help us with this aspect in particular.

    Some rudimentary aspects of conducting ourselves during the interview were stressed upon by the speaker. Getting a good night sleep, dressing appropriately and having a good facial expression were some of them. This was also mentioned very lucidly by the speaker.

    During the interview, it was said that we must introduce ourselves confidently to the interview. Also, the speaker mentioned about the STAR format which could be used to succinctly to put forth ideas. I found this tip to be useful. It was also told to talk about our marketable attributes.

    Last but not the least, is to follow up with interview. Asking for business cards, contact info would be considered totally fine. The speaker stressed on the point of sending a thank you mail immediately after an interview. This is also something that I had ignored for some time.

    I think the talk was well organised, well paced and gave me a lot of insights on how I should be prepping for an interview. I'm sure this is going to help me a lot in the future.

     

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    Oindree Basu

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    At the outset, the topic of interviewing skills might seem to be too subjective to have a formal discussion about. However, in this lecture, Tim Luzader has broken it down into parts and listed very relevant points, giving it a very objective viewpoint.

    He starts off by mentioning the four categories that he has broken down the entire process into, and then visits each category one by one listing the key points.

    The first category being “Before the Interview”, strongly advices us to research the company, gather as much information as possible, as it will prove that we are genuinely interested in working with them. Also, it tells us to anticipate questions that might be asked, and be ready to answer any questions related to our resume. It also talks about knowing the purpose of the interview and preparing accordingly.

    The second category, “The day of the interview”, includes some non-verbal communication skills we should practice such as a good handshake or dressing smartly, so as to give a good first impression.

    The third category, “The Interview”, tells us to show interest while speaking, arriving early on the spot so that we have time to get ourselves together and be ready for surprises, like if we see we are facing more than one interviewer.

    Lastly, the category “Follow-up to the Interview”, asks us to get, if possible, the contact information of the person we are interviewing with and drop a mail or a letter thanking them for taking out time and talking to us.

    Overall, the lecture leaves us with a very detailed idea of the do’s and don’ts before and after an interview which will certainly improve our chances of getting hired by an organization.

     

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    Caleb Tung

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    This is a decent source of information for people trying to get better at interviews, but if it's retaped, there are things that would really take it up a notch!

    Tim Luzader is very good at what he does: helping students get jobs. He stresses personal presentation in an interview, which is arguably the most important component of your interview (next to technical competence). He offers tips on the little things that make your presentation better - things like ironing your shirt, giving a firm handshake while maintaining eye contact, etc. I do wish he spent more time talking about how to dress, though.  Many engineers couldn't care less about how they dress (totally understandable, given that ties are like nooses and engineers are too practical to see the appeal of strangling themselves for work every day), so this should receive more talk time during the presentation.  Additionally, there's some out-of-date information, like mentions to the Career Wiki and CCO Express. Today, Purdue's CCO offers significantly better, more powerful tools, like the myCCO Career profile and Simplicity job postings.

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    Vianney A. del C. Filos-Gonzalez

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    Interviewing skill are something that can only be properly developed with practice, one may have some natural talent for interviews, but in general people can benefit a lot from being given an overview of what to expect of an interview, things to do or not to do at an interview, etc. 

    In contrast to the more recent format of "Interview Jeopardy Game", in this presentation Tim Luzander is able to provide more in depth information and in a better organized format. While either format works, some people may benefit more from this denser/chronological style than the other. 

    Some relevant take-aways in this presentation were:

    • Interview Objective: what do you want to accomplish with the interview? Is it a first or second interview? Depending on the type of interview, the specific objective will probably change.  
    • Research the organization. Recruiters/companies prefer when people have actually looked into them previously and already have an idea of what the company is about. Showing genuine interest makes you stand out. 
    • Expect/anticipate questions based on what you have in your resume. In a way, be ready to "defend your resume".
    • A good way to practice/prepare for an interview is to video yourself and then watch the recording to see what type of things you may have to work on.
    • Dress to make a strong first impression, even if that's not what you would end up wearing on a day to day basis later.
    • Practice with multiple interviewers, just in case it's not a one-on-one format.

     

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    Sushant Susheelendra Kulkarni

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    I found the following seminar very helpful. As a graduate student, I have very little experience interviewing for companies and this session helped in numerous ways to improve.

    Mr.Tim explained about 4 important things: before the interview, just before the interview, in the interview, and after the interview .Prior to interview be sure to write down things which you are conifident in your resume. Apart from that the discussion about the non-verbal communication is an essential point to bring to our attention especially because of the huge impact that it eventually has on any conversation. He stresses on the point that one must not wear shabby or wrinkled clothes. He also demonstrates the correct facial expressions and handshaking gesture.

    And Finally, I learnt about the importance of knowing the STAR method and the services that were provided by the CCO website, its good to get to know about university is providing help needed for students

    One issue I had with the presentation was reading the figures displayed on the projector and video is kinda old and which could be improved with better resolution and ppt would be useful for supporting documents.

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    Lucas Michael Cohen

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    Having little experience with formal interviews, I learned a lot from this lecture. Tim broke his talk down into 4 sections: before the interview, just before the interview, in the interview, and after the interview. This was an interesting breakdown as it appears he repeats the same idea, but he explains the four sections well. 

    Before the interview, Tim suggests that we try to establish an objective and gather as much information on the company as possible - talk to others working there, see what the purpose of the interview is, what kinds of questions to be expected. And most importantly, learn about the organization to show authentic interest in the company. He showed some information on the CCO website that is probably outdated, but it is good to know there is information out there. 

    Tim mentions that it is important to have the ability to talk about anything on your resume. Additionally, he mentions that you should dress appropriately for the interview on the day and make sure you have a solid handshake. He also says make sure you keep your hands calm and keep your eyebrows at a solid level - be cool. 

    Overall, I learned a lot from this talk. I am excited for my next interview to put these pieces of knowledge to work.

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    Hans C Ajieren

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I really enjoyed this presentation on interviewing skills. Mr. Luzader had a very compelling presentation style. He started the talk by immediately engaging his audience, asking the student to write down something they want to learn from the presentation and an interview question they would hate to receive. Later in the presentation, he has the students ask each other the interview questions that they wrote down earlier, effectively reengaging his audience. He also asks questions of his audience throughout the talk. Mr. Luzader gives a very clear outline for his presentation, breaking down the interview process into four phases: before the interview, the day of the interview, during the interview, and after the interview. By laying out this structure early on and referring back to the structure as the talk progresses, Mr. Luzader makes his points very easy to follow. Mr. Luzader also shares personal anecdotes when they can reinforce his points, and these stories make the talk even more enjoyable.

    Mr. Luzader provides solid advice on the interview process. He highlights resources that Purdue offers to research prospective employers and discusses things applicants can do in the interview process to make themselves stand out. He also talks about how to use your resume in preparation for an interview, an excellent topic to include considering the time dedicated to working on resumes in the seminar course.

    One issue I had with the presentation was reading the figures displayed on the projector. This could just be a result of the video having too low of resolution to pick up the projector well, but it might be worth magnifying the important sections of these figures.

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    Adarsh K Kosta

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    This video lecture by Tim Luzader on 'Interviewing skills' is indeed quite comprehensive and helpful for preparing for an interview. The talk extensively covers all the aspects about preparing for an interview ranging from nutritional diet, mental state all the way to dressing up aptly and properly communicating with the interviewer to make an impact. It considers even the minute details that should be paid attention to during preparation.

    Mr. Luzader starts off with getting the crowd involved by asking the students to write down the answers to the following two questions to make things interesting.

    1. What do you hope to learn about an interview which you already don't know?
      My Ans: How to fluently interact with the interviewer i.e. how diplomatic or casual one can get while talking. 
    2. The toughest interview question that you don't want to get asked during the interview?
      My Ans: Where do you see yourself 5-10 years from now?

    Mr. Luzader discusses about the CCO Career Wiki which is a very informative website for preparation. He also talks about the walk-in offerings on the CCO office and other facilities the center offers.

    The talk then shoots off being divided into 4 different sections, which works very well chronologically.

    1. Prior to the interview
      • Use facilities such as Career wiki to research about the companies you are interested in. Helps you to stand out as a candidate.
      • Be thorough with your Resume and be prepared to answer any questions citing examples regarding any topic on your resume.
      • Prepare for standard or generic questions.
      • Try mock interview with a friend or utilize CCO mock interview service.
    2. Day of the interview
      • Get a good night sleep and have a healthy breakfast.
      • Dress decently to make a good impression. Don't overdress or dress sloppily. Follow the standard dress code. No flashy outfit.
      • Show up before time. Never be late for the interview.
      • Maintain a normal eyebrow position. Not too low to show disinterest nor too high to make the interview feel awkward.
      • Be ready for surprises such as multiple interviewers or interviewer expert in another field than your primary field.
    3. During the interview
      • Introduce yourself confidently. Start with a good handshake and speak clearly.
      • It would be nice to get to know the name of the interviewer beforehand. Makes him feel more comfortable while talking to you.
      • Support your answers with personal examples. This provides evidence about your sincerity and genuinity towards the task.
    4. After the interview
      1. Be sure to ask for a business card or contact information from the interviewer.
      2. Make sure you follow-up with them in a few days, so that they remember your application and your chances of getting further, heightens.

    Mr. Luzader concludes the talk by discussing a bit about elevator-pitch and telling that there are exercises and videos about how to prepare for an interview on CCO express.

    I personally found the talk very informative and would recommend to any person who is preparing for an upcoming interview.
     

    -Adarsh Kumar Kosta

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    Tyler Jon Sentz

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    The Speaker really kept me involved and interested in the discussion about interviews. I have been trying to practice my approach to the interview process and how to get the interviewer involved in me, and this video has really helped me understand what I can do to be better at it.

    He really presented the goal of his talk in easy to follow steps and explained efficiently.  The tools to help new students would be the JobWiki and PurdueCCO with good staff and materials to help in the company research process and the entire job applying process.

    This has been an informative presentation, however I only have a few complaints such as the slides were very blurry and hard to follow along with, and sometimes through the presentation, he went a little fast in explaining the specific slides of the sites he is trying to get us students to use as a helpful tool.

    Overall, I found this presentation to be quite helpful and informative.

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    Hanwen huang

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    This is an pretty useful lecture about the interview skills. At the beginning, the speaker asks students for writing down two questions:How to learn about interview and what is taughest to be asked about in the interview. To prepare the interview, we need to carefully think of what to prior to the interview, at the day of interview, during the interview and after the interview. Prior to the interview, we need to establish our objective to the interviewer and create a good first impression. Also, we need to do the research on the organization to know what kind of people they are hiring. We can go to CCO express to do a feature namely role play interview and correct our action by playing back the video. In the day of interview, we need to have a good sleep and a great breakfast. As Tim Luzader said, to make a strong good impression, we need to have a good handshake, and come up a little early. During the interview, a confident self-introduction is very important. With the good smile and clear statement, you can impress the interviewer. After the interview, it is good to ask for business card for contact after the interview or have any other contect information for discuss about the follow up stuffs or write a Thank you note to make you stand out. 

    Tim can make his presentation better by having a ppt. 

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    Keshav Raheja

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    This talk is indeed one of the most useful ones out there for those who are looking to go into corporate. As someone who has had some share of experience when it comes to interviewing for industry, Mr. Tim mentions many obvious but important pointers to score well in an interview. Mr. Tim is an amazing speaker. He first establishes his credentials and lets us know that he has been with the CCO for the past many years and that he has tons of experience with the given field. As the talk continues, he mentions and expands on the many pointers to make a lasting impression on an interviewer. For example, he stresses on the point that one must be very well versed with what one has listed out on the resume be it skill set, past experience, extra-curricular etc. The speaker wants us to know in and out of the resume. Secondly, he expresses his thoughts on non-verbal mannerism. He stresses on the point that one must not wear shabby or wrinkled clothes. He also demonstrates the correct facial expressions and handshaking gesture. This may turn out to be the factor that makes all the difference. Thirdly he advises us to go forth and get the contact details of the interviewers. I have personally been a victim of the situation where the interviewer verbally confirmed me for a one on one however, I could not follow up with him on that later. In addition, he urges interviewees to spend some time researching on the interviewer beforehand in case that is a possibility. My only complaint with the session was that the video uploaded on nanohub was kind of sub-par so the slides appeared really fuzzy. Other than that, it was a very informative one.

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    Lakshmi Anirudh Ghantasala

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    This is a very useful talk for those that are looking to go into industry. As a master’s student looking to do a PhD, I will still likely make use of this information when looking for internships.

    Tim Luzdor is an excellent speaker; he’s been a core part of the CCO for many, many years now, and it shows in the way he engages the audience in his presentation. He constantly questions the audience, and looks for students to come up with answers, much like the students would have to if they were in an interview. Often times he talks to us as if he is the interviewer and we are the interviewee. His style of presentation compliments the content of his speech nicely, and will surely come to mind when I prepare for an interview in the future.  

    He lists out the most important things you need to look for before, during, and after an interview, with anecdotes at that. For example, he talks about a recruiter from the semiconductor industry that makes sure to push any student that says they are proficient in C++ for more information. He uses this to stress the point that you need to be able to expand at a moment’s notice on anything you put on your resume. Before the resume, you need to show up early, don’t wear gaudy/overbearing jewelry or perfume, and roleplay the interview if you can. After, you must make sure you send a thank you letter to the person who interviewed you. The thank you letter portion of the talk, where he talks about how some 90+% of students think it’s a good idea to send a thank you letter, but only 3% of students actually did. I know I will be sending a thank you message to an employer after my interviews in the future! These are just a few of the points he makes. For more information, students can go to the CCO.

    Overall, this is a very useful talk to hear once, for any student, graduate or undergraduate. Interviewing is a skill that everyone has to pick up sooner or later.

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    Sree Charan Gundabolu

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    This talk by Mr.Luzader though a little outdated was very informative. It takes one through the journey of preparing for an interview, excelling at one and following up on it to better chances of getting hired. This lecture was fascinating to me because I have never been to an interview, circumstances after my bachelor's degree lead me to pursue a masters degree and immediately following which I started to pursue my PhD at Purdue.

    The talk was broken down into three parts: What to do prior to the interview: talked about having a clear objective as to why you want to hired and interviewers appreciate it when one is well informed about the company and has a good rapport. This section also introduced me to CCO and the Career Wiki tool that they provide heling students to easily research companies by knowing intricate details that go into details of day to day operations. Anticipating what is going to be asked on the day of the interview is important as it allows one to be prepared and confident and it is really important for one to be confident with anything that is written on a resume. I like that the CCO also provides tools to be a part of a mock interview and because there are many small details that we tend to miss about our actions under stress and its always good to have a third persons view. Its highly advised to not go to an interview unprepared as people within companies know each other and word can get around.

    On the day of the interview having nutritious food is considered really important as it keeps the mind and body prepared. Dressing up for the interview to have a positive first impression is considered really important. Facial expressions also convey a lot about our personality and having an expression of fear or anxiety does not help our case. A firm handshake conveys confidence and it also promotes eye to eye contact with the interviewer. As the Murphy law states if anything can go wrong then assume it will, so one has to be really prepared for surprises on the day of the interview and be prepared for them so at least try to be an hour early for the interview. It is always nice to find out information about the interviewer such as their area of expertise or at least being able to pronounce their name right is also considered to have a very positive impact.

    I like the example stated about PT Barnum's views of people based on their use of salt and pepper, when someone reaches for them directly then they are the kind of people who cannot adjust in life and are rigid, people who don't reach for the shakers at all are timid and compromise and he considers people who have a taste and then titrate the amount of salt and pepper to be people he would possibly hire.

    I was surprised by the concept of following up after an interview. I did not think that around 90% of people believed it was a nice thing to follow up after an interview and only a small percentage of people actually did it. It gives an opportunity to portray that you are genuinely interested in the company and also allows you to convey something that you could not during the interview. I like how the speaker states that writing a letter adds a very personal touch to it and has a greater impact.

    This was a very informative talk about interviews, I definitely recommend this to someone who has never prepared for an interview before.

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    Chengyi Xu

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    This seminar is very instructive about discussing the four sections to do a better job in an interview: 1. before the interview; 2. just before the interview; 3.in the interview and 4. After the interview.

    In the first stage (before the interview), the speaker talks about interview objective. We have to understand what do we want and what the company what. It is also important to learn about the company and the recruiter. In the second stage in the day of the interview, we need to relax of ourselves and get a good meal, good sleep; moreover, it is also important to leave a great first impression like the choice of clothes at the day. During the interview, people should be careful about their oral languages,  body languages, and facial expression; and it is very important to show confidence, and to be spontaneous and prepared to answer questions that we may try to avoid. Furthermore, it is important to showcase the strength of us, like technical skill, leadership, impressive activities; these are the things that make us stand out. Last but not the least, after the interview, do not be shy to ask for the contact information for the follow up of the interview, like a thank you or checking up the status of the interview. 

    In general, I learned a lot from the seminar video. In the seminar, I gained something I have never given a thought about: like having an interview at lunch or breakfast. There are some basic lines in the interviews: be prepared, do not panic, be yourself and show who you are and what your strength is, and, do not be too shy or too careless to ask ways for follow-up. Moreover, I also learned the CCO website gives us a lot of information for us to make us successful in our interview. It is a great interview and it is a better and more organized speech compared to what we had in this semester from the same speaker.

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    Namrata Vivek Raghavan

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    I found the following seminar very helpful. As a graduate student, I have fair experience interviewing for companies and while a few things that Mr. Tim Luzader said where intuitive a did learn a lot of key points to keep in my mind for my next interview. 

    The first and most important things that I learnt in the seminar is to make sure that I have the contact details of the recruiter after the interviewer. Often at the end of the interview I am just relieved to get through the process that I forget to ask the recruiter for their contact details. This has caused me problems especially when I get an interview at the Career Fair, as often during the career fair the interview are set up over a conversation and not email. In these scenario if you do not ask the recruiter for their contact details then you will not be able to follow up with them either to thank them or to get updates on the position. 

    The second most important thing, that I learnt was the about the useful resource provide by the university, Purdue Career Wiki. I believe that this is great way to reach out to alumni and recruiters and build a strong professional network. 

    The third thing that I learnt, was the important of conducting research on the company as well the interviewer. While most of us do an extensive amount of research on the companies that we are interviewing with, after watching the seminar I understand that conducting a bit of research on the person interviewing you or on the team / department , he/ she is working in will allow you to strike up more meaningful conversations with them.

    Lastly, I learnt about the importance of knowing the STAR method. As a graduate student I have been focusing mainly on just technical question for an interview. I now understand that both behavioral and technical questions are both important and we need to prepare for both adequately. 

     

     

     

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    Anonymous

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    The Speaker really kept me involved and interested in the discussion about interviews. I have been trying to practice my approach to the interview process and how to get the interviewer involved in me, and this video has really helped me understand what I can do to be better at it.

    He really presented the goal of his talk in easy to follow steps and explained efficiently. 
    The tools to help new students would be the JobWiki and PurdueCCO with good staff and materials to help in the company research process and the entire job applying process.

    This has been an informative presentation, however I only have a few complaints such as the slides were very blurry and hard to follow along with, and sometimes through the presentation, he went a little fast in explaining the specific slides of the sites he is trying to get us students to use as a helpful tool.

    Overall, I found this presentation to be quite helpful and informative.

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    Hari Narayana Addepalli

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    The presentation is really helpful for students who joined this fall. The students who join Purdue are normally from different backgrounds and different nationalities, most of the students have very little knowledge about the career fair and personal interviews.

    In the presentation, Tim explained about 4 important things to do for a interview. Prior to the interview, the candidate going to the interview has to figure out his objective for going to the interview, do ground work about the company he is interviewing for, like knowing what the company specializes in, and also anticipating the kind of questions that can be asked.

    On the day of the interview the candidate has to dress properly to make a good first impression, take care of his non verbal behaviour like giving a proper handshake, maintaining an open face and it is good that he shows up a little early at the site of the interview.

    During the interview the candidate has to introduce himself confidently, speak clearly and discuss his/her strengths.

    Lastly, after the interview it is good to take follow-up of the interview and a thank you email to the employer would be appreciated.

    I, personally wasn't aware of the star method and the services that were provided by the CCO website, its good to get to know about them. I think the presentation was really informative, could have been better if there were some slides and a better video quality.       

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    Hari Narayana Addepalli

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    The presentation is really helpful for students who joined this fall. The students who join Purdue are normally from different backgrounds and different nationalities, most of the students have very little knowledge about the career fair and personal interviews.

    In the presentation, Tim explained about 4 important things to do for a interview. Prior to the interview, the candidate going to the interview has to figure out his objective for going to the interview, do ground work about the company he is interviewing for, like knowing what the company specializes in, and also anticipating the kind of questions that can be asked.

    On the day of the interview the candidate has to dress properly to make a good first impression, take care of his non verbal behaviour like giving a proper handshake, maintaining an open face and it is good that he shows up a little early at the site of the interview.

    During the interview the candidate has to introduce himself confidently, speak clearly and discuss his/her strengths.

    Lastly, after the interview it is good to take follow-up of the interview and a thank you email to the employer would be appreciated.

    I, personally wasn't aware of the star method and the services that were provided by the CCO website, its good to get to know about them. I think the presentation was really informative, could have been better if there were some slides and a better video quality.       

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    Shramana Chakraborty

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    This lecture discussed the various nitty-gritties of the entire interview process. He mentioned about the available resources in the Purdue CCO portal which are really helpful. The discussion of the key points about how to go about an interview, prior research and ultimately the anticipation of the questions from one's own resume is really helpful about how to prepare and go about the entire interview process. 

    Apart from that the discussion about the non-verbal communication is an essential point to bring to our attention especially because of the huge impact that it eventually has on any conversation.

    He also emphasised on the use of citing personal experiences or examples as part of my response and the STAR method.

    Points:

    • Slides in the background were not visible because of the quality. 
    • Latest information about CCO which has changed will help a lot
    • Some more insights in the process using practical examples ( audio visual presentation)
    • More insights on the Elevator Pitch might be useful.

     

     

     

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    Aaron M Barnes

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    Tim made several good points about preparing for an interview. I think his suggestion to think of the question you'd least like to be asked really helps in identifying weaknesses prior to the interview. He also makes some good points about focusing on your objective for an interview. Trying to build a professional connection may be just as useful as trying to get a job in the future. His points about reading your own resume to prepare talking points is an excellent suggestion for being ready for interview questions. He also suggested talking to classmates / peers to try to determine the format of the interview beforehand. I think that is especially important, and has been useful for me in preparing to answer STAR format questions. He also reminded me of the importance of following up an interview with a thank you note and making three forms of contact to stand out.

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    Jianhang Chen

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    The purpose of an interview is to let the company know you and let you have a chance to learn the company better. The interview can help you establish your relationship with the company. And by this process you can seek for more positions.

    I like the example of c++ question on the resume. Any things on the resume may be asked by the interviewer. That's the first step of them to ask you. There are many standard interview questions they will ask. We could prepare them before the inteview.

    What can be improved in this presentation is the presenter can add one or two short videos about mock interview. I hope we can learn it from the example. Another thing I would like to hear from the interview course is more related to ECE student. What we can prepare for the technical part of the interview?

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    Qinghua Li

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    This presentation showed us many useful tips for the whole process of interview. We can learn what to pay attention to before the interview, on the day of interview, during and after the interview. The website of CCO is also introduced in this presentation.

    Firstly, we should establish our objective about the interview and learn more about the field and company. We can search a company about its value or culture through the career Wiki. What's more, we should understand what questions are expected. There are two kinds of questions that the interviewer may ask: the questions related to our own resume and other “standard” questions. We should fully practice the possible questions before the interview.

    Secondly, to make a strong first impression on the day of the interview, we should have a good sleep the night before and dress well on the day. to make a strong first impression. The career spots from CCO tells us some tips about the dressing. Besides, we should be aware of non-verbal behavior, such as the posture of hand shake. It is also important to show up a little bit earlier.

    During the interview, we should introduce ourselves confidently. If we know the name of the interviewer, practice the name to show our confidence. 

    Last but not least, remember to ask for a business card after the interview. Also, follow up with an email or message as early as possible.

    I think the presentation is well structured and very helpful even though it was made eight years ago.

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    Ziyu Gong

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    This is a highly informative lecture on the interview skills.I have learned this three main points from the lecture.First and most importantly, get to know the company that you are interviewing to. Company do except you to know the company to some extent. And by knowing your company, the interviewers can tell you are actually interested in their company and you are taken this company seriously.Secondly, get to know your resume very well. You should be using your interviewing skills.Thirdly, signed up for CCO. I actually do not know this awesome website and resources from Purdue that can help you prepare for interviews. The most important thing I think would be an interviewing practice with a webcam especially. Some non-verbal gestures that you actually don’t know may affect your interviewers a lot.

    Besides the great content this lecture has, I do have a comment on the structure of this lecture. It seems that the lecturer did all the talking and there were few interactions with students. I think, especially when the topic is about interviewing, we can have a similar role-playing interview that can make certain points vividly.   

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    Ke Liu

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    The speaker gave a very informative and well-organized talk about interview. The talk was expanded in chronological order.

    First, the speaker emphasized on things that we can do before the interview. One is getting ready to talk anything on your resume. I couldn’t agree more according to my own experience. You cannot expect which part of your resume interviewers might be interested in. So familiarize yourself with you resume and leave out things that you are not sure. Another thing is to practice standard interview questions. Mocking interview is a good way to prepare for interviews and the speaker mentioned many relevant services that CCO provides.

    On the day of interview, having a good rest and dressing appropriately are important to make a good impression.  The speaker also mentioned that we should pay attention to non-verbal behavior and gave tips about how to behave during a meal.

    After interview, follow-up email and asking for business cards may bring opportunities.

    After all, this is a very useful talk. I highly recommend this talk to people who are in the job market.

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    Yuhang Zhu

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    Even the smartest and most qualified job seekers need to prepare for their job interview. Interview skills are learned, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression. My undergrad life was also spent in Purdue. Since the extraordinary reputation of Purdue and the effort made by CCO Purdue. There are plenty of chance for my to attended a career fair or approach to online job offers. I went there not only for a job but they are also great opportunities to practice my interview skills. Here are some tips I got through the practice I did.

    Most people are afraid to ask an interviewer to clarify a question especially for us as a non-native-English-speaker. You might worry that the interviewer will think you weren't paying attention, but ensuring that you thoroughly understand the question can really help you give a thoughtful, relevant response. Another thing i learned is that you have to be prepared for the companies you are going for. There might be hundreds or even thousands of people is competing for the job that you are looking. Though there are no huge difference from those hundreds of candidates. To link the work that you have done before to the company is the trick to make yourselves to having a higher chance to get in. This is why you need to be prepared. Do some research of the company. Learn what they are doing even you didn’t know the company before, you can still leave a strong impression to HR.

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    Aniesh Chawla

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    Did not know about career wiki page. It is nice to know these resources exists and are freely available. I did look it up and found it to be a really good resource

    I am also not comfortable with questions that concerns about “Why did you choose this?” “Why did you choose Purdue” etc. As the speaker says it is very nice to know about these questions and prepare them beforehand. The speaker told about the strategy to answer behavioral questions, this is really helpful as I realized my answers did not have a structure.  Online interview resource would be very helpful to me. This lecture was a really good resource to know about the available resource for Purdue students.

    As the lecturer says Good body posture is really helpful to make the first impression. Interesting thing is that videos are also available for dressing up. Facial expression, how you sit, what you do when some leaves you alone in a room are all important when you are getting interviewed

     

    Important:

    STAR methodology to answer a behavioral question. 

    Should have marketable skills and discussing situations.

    Prepare situations aware questions.

     

    Things missing:

    The lecture should also tell us how to follow up on the interview.

    How to ask for feedback from the interviewer after the interview.

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    Garrett McMindes

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    Mr Luzader gave a strong presentation on interviewing skills, and various aspects surrounding the process. A few points that I in particular appreciated included his discussion of the star method. Before my interviews this semester, I had never heard of the star method, however several interviewers asked me about it. Providing this information to students before interviews is very useful. I also appreciate the group activity in which he had each person write down their least favorite interview question, and then pair up with someone else and have them answer it.

    The one thing I would advise changing is the structure and organization of the presentation. I personally tend to like to see the overall structure and list of topics at the beginning, and then have the presentation follow that outline. While the general topic for this presentation was provided, I didn't know what to expect for the next topic until it was announced.

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    Abhiram Gnanasambandam

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    It was a really good presentation going through the whole process of the interview process. Most of the talks I have heard on interviewing skills talk just about the interview and sometimes about what we should do before. Almost none of the presentations I have seen talk about what to do after the interview. That was good. I have had situations before where I was sitting waiting for the reply from the interviewer, not knowing how to contact them. I guess getting the contact details of the interviewer would be really helpful in such situations. But I don't think sending a physical letter would be helpful though - email should be fine.

    I think looking at the video of interviewing process as he mentions we can do at the CCO site will be really helpful. It will help us look at the quirky things we do when we are tensed and will help us fix them. Although I accept most of the points he mentions about the interviewind lunch, I don't agree with the salt and pepper he mentions. 

    The speaker spent quite some time going through all the things available in the CCO website. The website is useful - but going through all the resources available, I think is just waste of time. He could have just mentioned the important features.  

    The quality of audio for the questions could have been improved. Sometimes it was difficult following the questions and the speaker did not repeat the questions.

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    Taylor W Hubbard

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    Tim Luzader’s presentation was very well organized and informative on the interview process and how students can improve their interview skills.

    The talk is organized into several sections chronologically starting with pre interview, day of the interview, during the interview and post interview. 

    Some great tips for resumes and interviewing to think about before the interview were to go through the CCO published handbook and prepare for the questions listed.  Also, analyze what you put on your resume and be ready to answer a question on any point.  If you can’t fully respond to that subject or experience you may not want to put it on your resume. Don’t practice interviews with companies, recruiters know each other!

    During the interview, be attentive. Eyebrows are an indicator of your level of interest.  If asked what your greatness weakness is, talk about something you can improve on, but not something that will give you a red flag. 

    After your interview, make sure to follow up with a letter or email to thank the employer for their time.  Only 3% of people actually do this.  A challenge he suggested was to even suggest a time for a phone interview.

    The overall presentation was very positive.  It stayed on track, presented great information and gave resources to help students with their interview skills through the CCO.

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    Taylor W Hubbard

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    Tim Luzader’s presentation was very well organized and informative on the interview process and how students can improve their interview skills.

    The talk is organized into several sections chronologically starting with pre interview, day of the interview, during the interview and post interview. 

    Some great tips for resumes and interviewing to think about before the interview were to go through the CCO published handbook and prepare for the questions listed.  Also, analyze what you put on your resume and be ready to answer a question on any point.  If you can’t fully respond to that subject or experience you may not want to put it on your resume. Don’t practice interviews with companies, recruiters know each other!

    During the interview, be attentive. Eyebrows are an indicator of your level of interest.  If asked what your greatness weakness is, talk about something you can improve on, but not something that will give you a red flag. 

    After your interview, make sure to follow up with a letter or email to thank the employer for their time.  Only 3% of people actually do this.  A challenge he suggested was to even suggest a time for a phone interview.

    The overall presentation was very positive.  It stayed on track, presented great information and gave resources to help students with their interview skills through the CCO.

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    Divya Shrivastava

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    The speaker has presented well the fine details of the interview process. He has well organized the entire process into four parts: Before interview, On the day of Interview, during Interview and following the Interview.

    Before Interview,It is very much essential to do your homework and research about the company before the interview. Tim also mentioned to prepare a list of expected questions that can be asked from the resume. Also, try to practice well before the interview with the CCO. Using a camera to record and check your performance or getting it reviewed from other people will also help.

    On the day of the Interview, it is very important to make a very strong professional appearance. Making eye contact with the interviewer also helps. A firm handshake also shows your professional behavior. We should also be ready to expect a surprise question from the interviewer.

    During the Interview, giving examples to authenticate yourself becomes critical. Handshaking and introduction are also very important to create a strong professional impression.

    After the interview, taking business card, following up with the employer to keep in touch with them also helps to get the job role.

    Overall, the presentation was very informative and well-structured and helped quite well to understand the entire interview process.

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    Piyush Agarwal

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    The presentation was well paced and covered everything important related to interview. The speaker was very confident and presented the material with good use of examples.

    Key takeaways for me from this presentation.

    Before Interview:

    • Interview is an opportunity to network.
    • Researching an organization before interview is important. Purdue Career Wiki is a good tool for that.
    • Do not signup for an interview for practice as it might backfire.

    Day of interview:

    • Dress to make a strong first impression.
    • Mind your body language. Sit straight and look interested.
    • Proper handshake.

    During Interview:

    • Introduce yourself confidently. Handshake plays a role here.
    • Authenticate your answers by giving personal examples.
    • Beware or non verbal behaviour.

    After Interview:

    • Ask for business card or contact details.
    • Its good to followup as only 3% people followup.

     

     

     

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    Xiran Wang

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    Tim gave a good presentation about different aspects of interviews. The presentation is divided into four sections: prior the interview, on the day of the interview, during the interview and follow-up of the interview.

    Tim mentioned it is important, prior to the interview, for the interviewee to research the company they are interviewing with so that the interviewers will know the interest of the candidate on the job is genuine. Tim further introduces the resources provided by the CCO that would be very helpful for gathering information about a lot of the companies out there. I probably wouldn't know we have such good resources at Purdue if I haven't listened to his presentation. There is also a program called 'perfect interview' on CCO website for students to practice their interviews.

    On the day of the interview, I learned that it is very important to have a good posture and behave professionally and leave a good first impression. Based on my personal experience, I think the most important point, as also mentioned by Tim, is to expect surprises from the interviewers. Sometimes, they just ask questions that you are not prepared for. Or sometimes the interviewing process is not as expected. So one has to be open to surprises.

    Tim mentioned that it is very important to authenticate your answers during the interview. He specifically mentioned the star method where the interviewee could talk about the situation of a problem before he/she took an action, the action the interviewee took and the results of the actions. And the interviewee should also demonstrate his/her marketable skills along the interviewing process. I think this is in general a very good approach. 

    For follow-up of the interview, Tim said it would make a candidate stand out if he/she could send a thank-you email or letter to the interviewers. As mentioned by Tim, only about 3% of the interviewees send such emails, which I think it's very surprising. In that regard, I would definitely send follow-up emails for interviews in the future. 

    I think this presentation is very well organized and the delivery is very clear. 

     

     

     

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    Zijian Zhu

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    Tim introduced some details about interview process.

    1. Before interview.

        People should establish his/her object which means what are you trying to accomplish.  Attend some information interviews to learn company. It can help to to gather information on both individuals and company. People should also prepare some antipated questions such as own resume. And another important thing that Tim metioned is to do some pratice interviews with CCO staff , use some web cam to record and check video yourself or provide video to professional people to get feedback.

    2. The day of interview

        People should have a good sleep and take good breakfast on the day of interview. Tim also metioned a few tips including a good dressing can make a strong professional first impression, do not be too casual, make good eye contact, firm handshake but not too hard (not just finger) , show up early , expect surprising interview and talk to classmates to know detail of specific company interview style.

    3. During the interview

        Tim provided some key points about during the intervew such as the most important thing is introduce yourself clean nad clearly, give examples to authentica yourself.

    4.  Following the interviews.

        People can keep in touch with interviewer even after the interviews. For example, people can take buiness card, say thank you to interviewer and ask some the following steps about the interview. 

    Tim presented a good speech and i have learned a lot from it. However, i must say that the most important part of a software engineer interview is none of above from my experience. The most important part is the technical interview such as an algorithm question. If people can answer the question clearly and logically, then i am sure the interview is almost successful.

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    Zijian Zhu

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    Tim introduced some details about interview process.

    1. Before interview.

        People should establish his/her object which means what are you trying to accomplish.  Attend some information interviews to learn company. It can help to to gather information on both individuals and company. People should also prepare some antipated questions such as own resume. And another important thing that Tim metioned is to do some pratice interviews with CCO staff , use some web cam to record and check video yourself or provide video to professional people to get feedback.

    2. The day of interview

        People should have a good sleep and take good breakfast on the day of interview. Tim also metioned a few tips including a good dressing can make a strong professional first impression, do not be too casual, make good eye contact, firm handshake but not too hard (not just finger) , show up early , expect surprising interview and talk to classmates to know detail of specific company interview style.

    3. During the interview

        Tim provided some key points about during the intervew such as the most important thing is introduce yourself clean nad clearly, give examples to authentica yourself.

    4.  Following the interviews.

        People can keep in touch with interviewer even after the interviews. For example, people can take buiness card, say thank you to interviewer and ask some the following steps about the interview. 

    Tim presented a good speech and i have learned a lot from it. However, i must say that the most important part of a software engineer interview is none of above from my experience. The most important part is the technical interview such as an algorithm question. If people can answer the question clearly and logically, then i am sure the interview is almost successful.

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    Ren Li

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    This is the first presentation about job interview I heard after being a PhD student. Well, something is fresh for me. The presentation is good and easy to understand. The organization is pretty good, what we should do before, during and after the interview.

    The speaker mentioned that before the interview, we should search for the information of that company, which will help you show your knowledge about the company. Of course, preparing for questions that may be asked during the interview, especially those that will make you brain blank. Be careful, they may ask any question about any details in your resume. This makes me recall my application of the graduate school. I didn't make a good preparation for my first interview. When the professor asked me which part of his research interests me the most, I became dumb, cause I just simply browsed the professor's homepage, paying no attention to the details of his work. So, I failed. The speaker referred an interesting website CCO for "real" interview via webcam. your performance can be recorded, and you can also get other people's feedback. This kind of APP will definitely help us for the interviews.

    For the day of interview, a good night sleep and a good  breakfast are needed. I can't agree more with that. Sleeping and eating well can get your attention focused. As for proper dressing for good impression, saying clearly and straightforward, proper way for hand shaking, and showing up a little bit early, these are old stuff. I've already known that before this lecture. During the interview, I think the most important thing is as what the speaker said, demonstrate your potential contribution to the company from your previous experience, and give them a reason to hire you. In this part, there is an interesting question from the student about the interview with meal. The suggestion given by the speaker is really surprising, "be careful with your order". That's funny but serious.

    Actually, I'm lazy and never have the thinking of following up with the interviewer. the reason that the speaker used to encourage us to do that is that few people do that. Fair enough. Doing this can showing your sincerity and respect, which will make the interviewer remember you, let alone if you write them a letter instead of sending an email.

    The bad things are:

    the resolution of the video is so poor that I cannot recognize the content shown by the projector;

    I cannot hear clearly what the students said in the video, though the voice of the speaker is clear.

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    Emily Fredette

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    This was a well-informed and well-organized presentation, covering before, during, and after interviews. The presenter spoke clearly, and knew the content well, I would have enjoyed this presentation in person. Overall it was a good presentation, but as I have attended Purdue for 5 years now, I found a lot of this information to be very similar to others I have seen. In the future, I would like to know if there is anything different that graduate students may need to expect during interviews?

    I was interested to hear the number one complaint from interviewers, I had not realized this was such as large issue. I will make sure to research companies in the future, and to read about current events from the news in preparation for my interviews. Is that CCO wiki still active, with company information? I haven’t seen that before, and the quality of the video was too poor to see much of it.

    The STAR method is still used, and every interview I have ever done has asked at least one STAR question. Another common type of question for engineering students are technical questions where you are expected to solve an actual problem or write code on paper in response to a question.

    Some last observations:

    The CCO website has changed drastically since this video, and I don’t know if the features mentioned are still offered, or where they would be.

    I believe they are located in Young hall now, not Stewart.

    The interview rooms on floor 2 of Young hall have closets where students can borrow professional clothes and shoes for interviews, this information should definitely be shared here!

    If this presentation is ever re-recorded, have the speaker repeat questions, or hand students a mic.

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    Shabnam Ghotbi

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    This lecture was very informative and helpful for those who are looking for a job. The speaker provides well organized items that we must consider. He talks about the prior things that must me done before the interview like having enough sleep, dressing appropriately and having a small meal before the interview. Then he specifically focusses on the behaviors during the meeting. He emphasizes on the facial gestures that how they can be very effective to make a good impression on the interviewer. Finally, it's essential to follow up after the interview. It's better to send them a thank you letter and keeping contact with that company. 

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    Parikha Mehrotra

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    The presentation gives you a step by step approach to follow for an interview. The speaker not only talks about job interviews but about information interview in general.
    Firstly, the speaker talks about what should be done prior to an interview- anticipating questions about what might be asked, highlights the importance of making a good first impression, researching about the organization of interest, for instance through career wiki.
    The second part of the presentation is about the "Day of Interview". It talks about some of the things to do on the day of your interview that might seem obvious but are quite crucial, such as getting good sleep, dressing appropriately etc. Apart from this, the speaker talks about the nuances of one's behavior which could make or break your chances of getting the job.
     

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    Bharath Asuri Mukundan

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    INTERVIEWING SKILLS BY TIM LUZADER

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    Bharath Asuri Mukundan (PUID:0029979690) 

    This lecture on “Interviewing skills” by Tim Luzader is about how to prepare ourselves for an interview.

    The speaker starts off very interestingly by asking students to write down 2 questions.

    1. Hope to learn about interview
    2. What would be toughest to be asked about

    The main essence of this lecture discusses about

    • Things to do prior to the interview
    • Things to be done on the day of the interview
    • Things to do during the interview
    • Things to do after the interview

    PRIOR TO THE INTERVIEW:

    First and foremost is to establish our objective to the interviewer. Creating a good first impression is very important. It will help us have a good conversation during the interview process especially with someone we might work with in future.

    There are different types of interviews. Interviewing for information is one of those types. The main purpose of such interviews is to learn more about the company or to know more about what is happening in the industry in your particular field. It could also be about the interviewer and why he is working in that particular company/field.

    The Second thing is researching about organization. This is one of the important things to do prior to the interview. Career wiki is a place where there is plethora of resources about different companies and their work in the industry in the past few years. It is basically a coordination between CCO, career services and libraries

    Knowing about the company prior to the interview will give you a head start to impress and makes you stand out as a candidate. It is also necessary to anticipate questions. Anything on the resume is fair game. It is not acceptable to tell the employer that it has been a long time since I was involved in this so I kind of forgot. There is a section in CCO booklet where Questions asked by employers and questions to ask employers are available for practice.

    CCO express also provides a feature namely Role play interview. It is one of the ways to have a practice interview which could help us crack the original interview. The software allows you to be interviewed by someone and also records through a webcam which could be later played back and help us correct our mistakes

    DAY OF INTERVIEW:

    First thing is to have Good sleep and good breakfast before we start to the interview. Secondly, dress to make a strong first impression. There are videos in Career spots: interview dress for men CCO express which helps us to learn about how to dress to an interview. It need not be too fancy that it is a distraction, but needs to make a good impression about us. More than just dress there are other non-verbal activities which need to be right. For example, sitting straight instead of being too relaxed or too serious and frowning. These are express points to help us sound professional with good decorum thereby translating to good impression about us.

    The speaker in this video, Tim Luzader (or should I say Cruzader :P) gives good example on what to do and what not to do during the interview. For example, Good handshake. A firm and strong handshake with eye contact projects confidence and interest.  Another important thing is to show up a little early and mentally prepare to expect surprises

    DURING THE INTERVIEW:

    Introduce yourself confidently: a good handshake with a smile can go a long way. Speaking clearly is one the main things which can project a good first impression. It is very important to answer questions by giving personal examples. This presents the evidence that you have really worked in that field and also an evidence to a particular skill. Especially technical attributes certainly are to be answered by giving personal example as evidences. The speaker then follows up with a good exercise to practice for improving our performance by asking students to consider their peer as the interview and complete the task.

    AFTER THE INTERVIEW:

    It is totally fine to ask for business card or contact information of the interviewer after the interview. If we are refused, it is important to get some information on how to contact them for follow up interview or emails. Sometimes a follow up email/ handwritten letter with a Thank you note will help us stand out among other candidates.

    A lot of people actually forget this step. It is extremely important to actually follow up after the interview. It gives us another opportunity to throw more details about us to the company that we might have missed during the interview.

    The speaker then concludes providing the information that there are exercises and videos about how to prepare ourselves for the interview in CCO express.

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    Roland N Green

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Tim's presentation brought to light new information about the interviewing and application process that I had not considered. While there were some aspects of his presentation that were fairly intuitive, I felt that others would directly help me.

    One particular point that he made was getting yourself videotaped in a mock-interview. I have, in the past, been conscious of my use of body language when I talk which may appear distracting. I am sure there are other body language related details that that would be brought to my attention if I did this.

    Another point made in the video that I enjoyed was the specifics about facial movements. While I had thought about posture and body language, I had not really consider facial expressions (besides ones clearly not appropriate during an interview) to be that important in an interview.

    One key part of the presentation that I feel could have been improved is the section on surprises. While Tim mentions that you may be interviewed by multiple people when you arrive, other interview-surprises are not mentioned, which may helpful for reference.
     

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    Yeshani Wijesekara

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    I liked the speaker Tim Luzader. He was funny and conveyed information in a conversational tone and with lots of anecdotes. It was an engaging seminar.

    I also liked the flow of the seminar. It had a good structure. He talked about elements to pay attention to before/during and after interviews and also about following up on an interview.

    The content was informational as well. Something new I learnt was the extent to which we can use Career Wiki. I always have trouble when it comes to addressing cover letters and as he mentioned, now I know I can use this source to do research to find out exactly who may be reading the letter. SWAT in CareerWiki, and Career Spots were two more resources I learned about. I liked how the speaker talks about how we should make a good first impression. Who knew eyebrows could tell a story! Another, was the part he talked about following up on an interview. The importance of writing thank you notes – email or handwritten notes through snail mail. It was good to learn about what to include in them.

    Although there was a lot of good information, the information provided was not very new. And some information was outdated. Purdue CCO’s location is one of them. And I liked how the speaker talked about preparing for the interview and how to behave before/during the interview like the handshake and wearing proper attire. However, because a lot of time was spent on emphasizing the importance of elements such as a handshake, or a good breakfast he did not have time to focus on things that I think may be more critical in an interview such as an elevator pitch. It would have been nice to learn about what to include in an elevator pitch and how to structure them so that it’s short as well as sweet.

    Overall the seminar was somewhat educational. The speaker was very engaging. However, the content can be improved by adding more information that as graduate students we may need in an interview and eliminating the things most of us already know.

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    Pushyami Rachapudi

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    Content:

    This was an informative seminar on interviewing skills. I find it very helpful as a student who will be applying for jobs. The speaker talks about four stages of interview preparation. Things to do prior the interview, on the day of the interview, during the interview and follow up. Most of the suggestions are very common but few caught my attention. I really like "anticipate questions",  "researching the company" and "expect surprises". Non verbal communication is very simple but important concept in making good first impressions.  The speaker explained various ways to show professionalism in various contexts from dressing to interviews over lunch. It was very informative. 

    As a grad student at Purdue, I have utilized CCO services such as resume review, but was unaware of things such as career wiki. I highly recommend this seminar to new students at purdue, to know all the kinds of services offered by CCO and to prepare well in advance to any kind of interviews.

    The most interesting part was the follow up. I learned that follow up shows interest of the candidate and is also polite to send a thank you or a short email after the interview. Although I am concerned if the snail mail still holds as the video is almost eight years old.

    Delivery:

    I like the logical flow of the presentation. The content was well organized and the speaker made great transitions from one topic to other. The story part had a lot of unnecessary information which deviates from the point the speaker is making, but in essence its a good presentation. 

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    Emily Bartusiak

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    This video did not contain a lot of novel information.  There was a lot of basic information, such as “eat a good breakfast before an interview”, “get there early”, and “don’t order the most expensive dinner item.”  The most valuable takeaway from this video was information about the resources at the CCO.  I have utilized many of these resources throughout my undergraduate career at Purdue, including resume reviews and statement of purpose reviews.  I also utilize the career portal and upload my resume to it.  However, I did not realize that there is even more resources that I can utilize!  For example, there is a lot of data that the CCO has about companies that you can review before the interview.  Some of the information is even SWAT analyses!  They also have videos about different topics, such as how to dress for an interview.  The video for women was conducted by Macy’s, so I bet it is a high quality one!  One other interesting anecdote about this session is the salt and pepper “interview” at dinner.  One company supposedly hired individuals based on when they used salt and pepper at dinner, which highlights the importance of never letting your guard down during an interview. 

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    Mustafa Abdallah

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    This talk was discussing the four essential stages to concentrate to increase your chances during interview: a) Prior to interview , b) The day of interview, c) During the interview and d) After interview.

    First, "Prior to Interview stage": the speaker states main points in that stage which are: Detecting your objective from the interview, learning and doing research about the company and about your field, establishing your network(e.g. attending career fairs and knowing interview pattern of this company, knowing culture of that company and their values).

    Second, "The day of interview stage": speaker gives a lot of advises to increase your concentration. For example, sleeping well, Dressing well (i.e. they take good  first impression) ,eating good breakfast (i.e. nutritious stuff) and arriving little bit early to be prepared for any surprises.

    Third, "During Interview stage": speaker explains the main key points to follow during your interview with recruiters. For instance, Introducing yourself effectively with confident manner, Speaking clearly, giving examples to authenticate your answers. He makes an interactive task to illustrate this(e.g. What is your weak points? question).

    Finally, "Following the interview stage": speaker states some methods to keep connections and to know their decision. As an example, asking for a business card of recruiters, saying thank you after the interview, asking about further steps after interview and sending mail or letter to them.

    In summary, the talk  was very effective and gave a lot of effective points and procedures to follow before, during and after the interview to make you more good candidate for job by following these procedures.

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    Jialiang Yu

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    The speaker talked about things need to do prior to the interview, things to do during the interview, and finally talked about things to follow up after the interview. 

    The most part that impressed me most is the useful tools such as JobWiki and PurdueCCO introduced in the presentation. The speaker introduced several useful features of CCO Express which surely help me prepare better for the interview.I went through JobWiki, and found there are a lot of job opportunities on the website listed in JobWiki. 

    The speaker's suggestion about eye contact and firm handshake are good first impressions to interviewers. There are more things need to prepare before the interview and after the interview. I really learned something I did not know before.

    The detailed speak gave by the speaker is really helpful in job seeking. I think I'll do better in the next interview.

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    Min Teng

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    This seminar is good to show some advice for on-site interview. Formal dressing, decent non-verbal behavior and speaking style can be quite useful.

    But still I would like to see some of the most difficult questions and some sample questions.For example question like what is your most noticeable weakness for this job position and I am not sure how to answer such question without showing some negative impression toward hiring manager. In addition, I would like to see some typical "bad" answers for such problem during interview.

    Also there is concern like what questions should be asked during interview.For example, if it's an interview for summer internship program, I would like to know if questions like the possibility for return offer and possible salary should be included as questions to hiring manger. Examples of some "bad" questions can also be quiet useful.   

     

        

     

     

     

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    Allison Perna

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    The speaker had a very clear organization to the presentation that helped convey major points. He ordered the talk sequentially for each step of the interview process. This is very helpful for students when we plan out our strategy. I find that a sequential grouping of information for something that is indeed sequential is better compared to how this talk was done in class with a themed Jeopardy-style game. The speaker did a good job explaining resources available to students, as he did this year, too. Perhaps a good middle ground would be Jeopardy with sequential categories instead of themed ones, or another game all together. 

    I only gave 3 stars because while answering questions he seemed to never fully answer questions. Instead of saying, "it's important to be thoughtful," explaining general mentalities to have, specific questions/topics to keep in mind, really anything that goes into further detail would be much more helpful. There weren't any points that seemed useless for a general audience, but most points could have a mix of details and "big picture" descriptions for students to keep in mind while interviewing. 

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    Pranay Banerjee

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    This seminar was different than what one usually finds online in several aspects. The presenter, Mr. Luzader, has a plethora of experience from which he recalls important indicators that differentiate a good candidate from a better one. Right at the onset of the seminar, he categorizes his comments into 4 different chronological sections with respect to the interview date and then goes into detail of what one should/shouldn't do in each section.

    Having been at Purdue for a while now, I was amazed at how limited my knowledge was about CCO and the online resources that it provides for job search. Tools like CareerWiki and Perfect Interview are very informative and clutter-free. After completing this seminar, I logged into myCCO and checked out CareerWiki based on the type of companies I'm interested in. It is so refreshing to find all types of information (company business/financial news, international hiring policy, region specific contact information, SWOT data, company culture etc) at one place. One doesn't have to open numerous websites to search for this information. For me, the tutorial-like approach to CareerWiki was the best part of this seminar.

    I was really intrigued by the type of  follow-up communication suggested in this seminar. Until I heard Mr. Luzader speak about sending hand-written thank you letters to the interviewer, I would have never have thought of doing so. It is such a unique idea to send a personally written letter to the interviewer so that he/she remembers you. I will surely try that.

    Lastly, I will take note of the non-verbal communication during an interview as suggested in this seminar. I admire how candidly Mr. Luzader mentioned about expecting surprises and being ready to backup every word written on the resume. 

    I would highly recommend every graduate or even undergraduate student to watch this seminar as everyone (even the most ardent job seeker) will find something to takeaway from this video.

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    Weifeng Xiong

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    This seminar is very useful for the fresh graduate who is currently active for finding jobs. It presents clear stages about how you should prepare an upcoming interview. Especially for the company you really interested in, the speaker mentioned several details such as you should do research about the company, the organization, who is the interviewer, and etc. Those details are very important that they can really impress the interviewers, but we might not pay enough attention regarding to them.

    The speaker discussed about several tips before, after, and during the interview process. I learnt a lot from the suggestion for the non-verbal things. Although the eye contact, hand shaking things seems to be negligible, they will play a major role to reflect your personality. There's one other interest thing about how to follow up after the interview, the speakers go through it in details and gave us clear suggestions.

    This seminar also shows several useful resources that Purdue CCO support to students. For example, the job wiki, and the mock interview opportunity offers great chance for students to be prepared. Overall, the presenter did a very good job, this is a valuable seminar for me.

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    Sofía Nicole Cerdas

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    This presentation provided very interest insight into the interview process, as well as helpful recommendations on how to approach something that might appear daunting to students looking for their first job or research position. The presentation introduces the need to reflect on how interviews are conducted, what interviewers seek, and how to approach difficulties that one might encounter during the interview process. 

    The presentation is organized excellently into three sections; what to do before, during, and after the interview, and gives very good points on what is helpful for each. For the first section, the presenter describes how to approach an interview based on its type and purpose, gives tips such as avoiding using interviews with companies as practice, and offers insight into common complaints from companies and their observations of what might be improved; primarily, how the lack of knowledge about a company, its organization and its goals can be perceived as a lack of interest in the position. He also introduces students to the career wiki, a useful resource. Suggestions are made for preparation, such as common questions asked, the purpose behind them and the importance of practicing beforehand. The second section deals mainly with the importance of personal presentation and first impressions during the actual interview; how posture, clothes, verbal ticks and nonverbal cues can improve the chances of leaving a good impression and obtaining the job. Finally, he stresses the importance of following through on the interview, how it can make you stand out as only 3% of people follow up on their potential employers, and recommendations on how to approach them in a polite, respectful and memorable way.

    In terms of presentation, the lecture is delivered in an easy to follow tone and speed, and as mentioned before, very cleanly organized into sections. I found the details useful and engaging, and believe this is an excellent resource for students to use.

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    Yafei Mao

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    This presentation is extremely helpful to students who are currently looking for jobs and those do not know how to answer interview questions.

    The speaker presented in a chronological order: he started from things need to do prior to the interview, things to do during the interview, and finally talked about things to follow up after the interview. This made his presentation well organized and easy to follow. Moreover, I found this presentation very attractive because the speaker interacted with the audience very often. His questions and jokes were enlightening.

    Useful tools such as JobWiki and PurdueCCO were introduced during the presentation. The speaker demonstrated several great features of CCO Express in detail. I was convinced that these tools would help me become better prepared for the interview questions. I will definitely sign up an CCO account and use its Perfect Interview software to practice more. Besides, I agree with the speaker that anticipating questions from the resume would be a great idea. I also agree that a good eye contact and a firm handshake would leave good first impressions to interviewers. The speaker not only explained things need to do but also mentioned things not to do. Every point he made was clearly explained so I learned a lot.  

    Overall, this is a very informative presentation, and I would highly recommend it. However, it would be better if the power point slides could be provided.

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    Rasika Kalwit

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    I found this seminar particularly useful as I am currently going through the process of being interviewed by companies I am interested in. Purdue provides great CCO resources that are very useful in job hunting process but most of the students are unaware of them. I do agree with the presenter, you need to be prepared about the company profile before interviewing with them. Also the whole interview process was explained in a good manner. Also all the important aspects such as introduction, handshake, dressing, different interview styles such as interview over lunch are discussed. The follow up after interview is something I personally dread about. This seminar cleared some of my doubts regarding follow up procedure.  Simple things such as contacting the company official can lead to better opportunities. But this needs to be done in professional environment. Overall, the seminar is informative and I can certainly benefit from tips discussed in this.

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    Man Chung Chim

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    The seminar covered interviewing skills and remarks in an organized manner, starting with preparation "prior to the interview", which took most of the airtime, then "during the interview", and lastly "following up the interview". That really teaches me to be active in the interview instead of passively waiting for the calls from interviewers.

    Significant time has been spent on CCO resources online for assisting the preparation of the interview, which is good but the video was blur and I couldn't see any details in that part.

    The presenter has done a great job in explaining interviewing skills into details, it would be even better if he can use a powerpoint to highlight key messages.

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    Sarvesh Vijay Pradhan

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    This was an informative and value adding seminar on preparing for an interview. I enjoyed the speakers method of presentation, it was engaging and I did learn a few new things despite reading and attending similar interview preparation guides. I had an interview recently and few of the things mentioned could have improved my performance.

    The speaker gave relevant links to CCO resources that were very useful. I especially recommend the Career Wiki. The information there is spot on and was a replica of what my interviewer told me during a monologue about the company.

    Dressing for the interview is an important point. But it is possible that you might be over dressed for the interview, especially when you interview for companies on the west vs east coast. My personal experience is that one should inquire with your contact at the company as to what would be suitable attire and dress one tier above that standard.

    "Authenticate your answers with personal experiences" is a gem of an interview technique. It seems obvious. This is my key take away from this seminar.

    "Interview over lunch or breakfast. Pick food that is comfortable to eat." Yes, this is important. Most interviews have you speaking the most, the food that you pick should be easy to eat and not require a significant portion of your thought process to consume. Also, having a way to follow up after the interview is critical to success, but difficult to remember in the heat of the interview process. I did not think it was okay to get contact details if a business card is not shared, but I liked how the request was phrased.


    Towards the end the speaker suggests a more forward approach of contacting the company official yourself to schedule an interview. This was an interesting approach. I can see how it can result in a "This person is really interested in the company". I personally thought this route could go horribly wrong if the person is upset with your forward behaviour. But maybe it is something I might consider later in my career when I am more established.

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    Gang Yang

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Since I am looking for a job, this seminar is very helpful. Although I also took one with same topic in this semester, I still enjoyed it very much. It has a different organization than this semester's interview skill seminar. I liked the jeopardy game style seminar given in Fall 2015 that has more interaction. However, this seminar has an advantage--it contains more information. The information is also better organized and in chronological order. For starters, it is probably the better choice since it tells more and has a clear logical flow to follow.

    I highly recommend to watch this even if you have already took one similar in your semester. Even if much information is overlapped in both seminars in my experience and most probably be the case for later semesters, it is still very helpful to refresh memories. It also helps to identify more important parts--the parts both seminars emphasize. The speaker is also very humorous so you would not feel bored by hearing same topics again.

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    Naif S Almakhdhub

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    An informative seminar! I liked how the presenter went into detail even about the handshake, interview during a meal,etc. Also emphasizing on interviewing companies someone is interested in, making sure you have an answer to questions you do not like to be asked.

    I did not know about the resources available about the companies, many thanks for pointing that out. 

    To me this was one of the most informative talks I listened to about interviews, I have no complaints! (I liked the funny story about his name also :) )

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