Alumnae Network Spotlight

The Alumnae Network Spotlight

Alumnae Relations and Winterim offices network to engage our junior year students

In early November, the Alumnae Office invited 36 alumnae back to campus for a workshop with the class of 2023. This collaboration was designed to help the students hone their interview skills in preparation for their Winterim internships, college interviews, and future job opportunities. The learning objectives were to understand professional conduct, learn to take initiative in the workplace, and manage expectations.

Each interview session was comprised of one alumna (the interviewer), one student applicant, and one or two student observers. Sample questions included: “Can you give an example of when you worked in a team or led one?”; “What qualities or skills do you have that make you suitable for the internship?”; and “How would you describe your working/learning style?” The observing students used an interview rubric to provide the interviewing student with growth-oriented, clear, kind, and helpful feedback.

Other topics of discussion included tips for making a good impression, how to research and prepare for an interview, suggestions for giving and receiving professional feedback, and phone, Zoom, and email etiquette.