Well for those of you who noticed, which I am sure not many of you mainly because you did probably because you don’t even know who I am, I missed class this past week. The reason being is that I had to go home (home for me is in Indiana) because I had an interview for a potential job; it’s just another reminder how freakishly close graduation is approaching and I will be inevitably forced into the real world. No more depending on mom and dad; that’s means no more car insurance under their names, no more health insurance provided by them, and most importantly, no more of that hotel-like hospitality that only your mom can provide for you. siiiiiiiigh… At any rate, I returned home this weekend for an interview for a potential job after I graduate. All in all, I think it went pretty well and I walked away from it feeling confident and in control. I felt I answered and responded to all the questions extremely concisely and methodically; it’s always good to research potential interviewing questions that employers may ask in you pertaining to your respective field. The other key to an interview is first impressions; you have to make sure you are dressed professionally. You don’t want to dress too flashy, as if you’re attending the golden globes, but you want make them remember you. The other integral part of the interviewing process is your resume and cover letter. I remember a CEO once told me that if you wouldn’t be willing to frame and hang your resume on a wall, then it’s not good enough to present to the company you wish to get a job at, and I really think this is true. Resumes and cover letters are essentially a representation of you. If they’re sloppy and visually not pleasing to look at, then most likely you are too. So it always good to have a well polished and well written resume, because after all, your resume and cover letter are also the likely reasons you got the interview in the first place. As for me, I guess I just have to wait and see and hope they contact sooner rather that later. Oh, always, ALWAYS send out a letter of thanks. Regardless of what happens and how things turn out, it’s always in your best interest to take the time to send them a letter letting them know you appreciated them taking the time and presenting you with the opportunity.
