INTERVIEW SAVVY By Michelle Geel
At some point in your life, you will need to move from the student life, into the work life. Whether you are getting close to matriculating, or will only get to that point in the next year or two, making the transition from school to work doesn’t always come naturally. In order to present yourself as a valid candidates for future jobs, you will need to learn how to conduct and present yourself at job interviews. That takes a mindset change from early on. 1. Learn to articulate your strengths and weaknesses.
Before you apply for a job or attend an interview, you will need to be able to speak about your interests and what makes you a good candidate. Explore this by writing down a list of strengths and weaknesses in areas such as school, extra-curricular activities or her personal life. Or, complete online skill assessments that can give you an idea of the subjects and areas of life in which you excel. If you can’t tell someone why you are worth hiring, how can you expect them to know your value?
