Student Professional Development Workshop

Jane PrusakovaAugust 7, 2015

Jane Prusakova

Software developer and architect

Consultant

Behavioral science geek

Improving Enterprises

@jprusakova

Great job

Interview Goals?

Get a job!

Learn about the opportunity

Meet people

Learn about yourself

• You guessed well and said just what the interviewer wanted to hear

• You get a desk, a chair, and work to do

What does success look like?

OR

•Met people you like who value your unique talent

• Gained an understanding of companies and opportunities

• Prepared for a choice to make about your future

Successful InterviewOR

Learning conversation

About you

• Be real

• Be interesting

• Be positive

About the opportunity

• Go beyond buzzwords

• Ask direct questions

• Be professional

Expect

• Judge and be judged

• Learn about the industry, the company, and people you meet

• Discover your value

• What you can offer

• What you need

Two sides to the story

You

• Present yourself in the best light

• Learn about the opportunity

• Learn about the company

The company

• Learn about you

• Present the opportunity

• Present the company

Impressions matter

If it quacks like a duck…

1/10 second

• Positive attitude

• Good posture

• Smile

• Eye contact

Ideal candidate

• Skills, character traits• Experience, background• Presence, appearance

In what ways do you fit this description?Do you want to be that person?

Know what you are looking for• Exciting opportunity

• Growth and development

• Your tribe

Environment shapes happiness

• Know what matters to you

• Look for the real story

Interview

• Learn what is possible

• Build relationships

• Prepare to make decisions

• Be open to surprises

Choose the best job for you

• It is your decision to make

• Make it with intention

• Be in control

Student Professional Development Workshop

Jane PrusakovaAugust 7, 2015