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SEO Interview OverviewInterview Scheduling SystemPreparationWhat we look forTips for Interviewing
Agenda
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Phone Screen by invitation only (20 minutes) In-person interview by invitation only (30 minutes) Location: Several major cities
Interviewees must arrange and pay for travel and lodgingCritical behavior interview & case question
Staff, alumni, partner representativesFor certain programs there will be a follow-up
Interview Overview
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The interview is most important part of the process!The interview is most important part of the process!
Interview Scheduling System
• New Appointment – “Click Here”– Choose a new username and password (different from
phone screen) when you register
• Changes/Cancellations – Log In
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New
Interview Scheduling System
Choose a location, choose Find First, select a date/time, register
Changes /Cancellations
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Spyglass for address details
Rescheduling
Go into Time Trade:Choose my appointmentsCancel/old appt.Select a new appointment
If the day of: email [email protected] only
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What To Wear
DressBusiness formalConservative colors
Light vs. colorsShirts (blue or white)Suits (black or navy blue)
Use what you have that conforms these standards
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What To Bring What to bring
Photo ID - College or State Resume Pen and paper
Recommendation and Official transcript Bring to interview Fax: (646) 402-6693 Mail: 55 Exchange Place,
Suite 601, NYC 10005
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The Ideal Candidate• Ability• Grasps concepts quickly• Professional, academic or extracurricular experiences
• Willingness• Drive to understand the industry, roles and
responsibilities• Demonstrated passion for the business (current
events)• Fit• Positive, professional demeanor• Commitment to community service
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Would you hire you?
Case StudiesIdentify problemsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving processMental calculation ability
Ability
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Ability
• Academics– Relevant coursework and grades
• Extracurricular activities– Leadership/key responsibilities– Relevant activities
• Past Work Experiences– How did you add value?– What did you learn?– How do the skills increase your candidacy?
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Willingness
Know the type of personality needed in the program area and be able to discuss how you meet the personality characteristics Read vault guides, Contact SEO Alums If possible, talk to industry professionals
Think about previous experiences in your life that will convey these characteristics
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Know your storyWhy you want to do the jobKnow your resume and incorporate details into
answers to demonstrate abilitiesDemonstrate passion
Program interest and how it relates to youTransferrable skills from past jobsPersonal preferences and how it aligns with jobs
Fit
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Fit
Be knowledgeable of the MarketsRead (WSJ, NY Times
Dealbook, Barrons, CBSmarketwatch.com, Economist, blogs)
Be able to articulate financial market trends
Express opinion
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Fit
Demonstrate a passion for the marketsConduct trading simulations
Virtual Stock exchange (http://vse.marketwatch.com/Game/Homepage.aspx)
Develop views on stories you are followingEx. Where do you think gold will be by this time next year and
why?Ex. What is your outlook for unemployment over the next 2
years and why?
Views should demonstrate that are actively reading
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Tips For InterviewBe relaxedApproach the interview with a planMake eye contactBe conversational and make a connection with
interviewersBe enthusiastic
Use voice inflectionsHave questions
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Understanding of SEOResearch SEO websiteContact SEO alums
Thorough understanding of Program InterestsSEO webinarsContact SEO Alums Research Partner Websites
HOW TO PREPARE
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FitProfessional demeanor
Ability to communicate in a professionalProfessional etiquette
Ability to communicate with diverse peopleExamples of dealing with different types of personalities Teamwork examplesAbility to resolve differences in order to accomplish goals
HOW TO PREPARE
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HOW TO PREPARE
2 types of badToo Much information –
Do not monopolize the conversationBe brief and concise
Incomplete – not enough information to make any conclusions about youHi, I am interested in investment banking
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