OMG I have an inverview in 3 hours help

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around preparing for job interviews, specifically for co-op positions in environmental and mechanical engineering. Participants share advice and personal experiences related to interview preparation, strategies, and the emotional aspects of facing interviews for the first time.

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  • One participant expresses anxiety about their upcoming interview, indicating a lack of experience with job interviews.
  • Another participant suggests maintaining a friendly demeanor, being prepared to discuss relevant experience, and bringing a copy of the resume for reference.
  • Advice is given to maintain eye contact and prepare questions for the interviewer to demonstrate interest.
  • There is a reminder that interviews are a skill that improves with practice, and not to be discouraged by initial failures.
  • A different participant shares their own upcoming interview experience, mentioning their plan to buy a suit and expressing uncertainty about the value of working for a paper company.
  • This participant emphasizes the importance of researching the company to understand its relevance to personal interests.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of preparation and maintaining a positive attitude during interviews. However, there are differing opinions on the value of specific job opportunities, such as working for a paper company, which remains a point of personal uncertainty for one participant.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference personal experiences and emotional responses to interviews, which may not apply universally. There is also a lack of consensus on the perceived value of certain job opportunities.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals preparing for job interviews, particularly students in engineering fields, may find the shared experiences and advice relevant to their own situations.

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OMG I have an inverview in 3 hours! help!

I've never had a job interview before. It's for my environmental engineering co-op. ahh man, I'm going to be royally screwed!
 
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Congratulations!

Just relax, act friendly, smile a lot and seem interested in their company. Don't become defensive. Be prepared to talk about how your experience is a great fit for the position you are interviewing for. Hopefully you have been going over this in your mind already and have done some research into the company and position. If not, don't worry, ask questions about the position and then explain how your skills fit.

If you sent in a resume, take a copy with you that you can reference while you are talking. If you're nervous, you may forget. You'll appear more collected and organized.

Don't worry, they want to hire someone, so they will be looking for you to give them the reasons to hire you. But don't be arrogant!
 
Congratulations! Remember to maintain eye contact and don't be afraid of blowing your own trumpet (you do have a trumpet to take with you, don't you?) - but don't veer over to cockiness. You're a salesman, selling yourself, so make a good pitch.

The last question an interviewer usually asks is: "Do you have any questions about us?" Try and think one up in advance. Shows interest.

Good luck. Don't be down if you don't get the job on your first interview, or if you feel you didn't do yourself justice. Interviews are a skill acquired with practise - everyone knows what it's like to not make it, for whatever reason.
 
Physics is Phun said:
ahh man, I'm going to be royally screwed!
Reminds me of that night with Princess Diana...
 
I got an email about an internship for a paper company over the summer (newpage). I never really had a real job before or a real interview so my first interview's going to be on wednesday. I'll buy a suit over the weekend to look sharp and just go to the interview :biggrin: . I don't think I'll have much competition because the interview sign up sheet had only my name on it :rolleyes:...doesn't look like too many mechanical engineering students want to work for a paper company over the summer. Do you think it's a bad idea to waste a summer with a paper company? Anyways, all I can tell you is to do your research on the company because you want to have an idea of what they're doing and how it relates to what you like. Good luck.:approve:
 

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