MGMT250, Mock Interview Experience
My mock interview experience on Friday, 22nd September was with a representative from the Sherwin-Williams company. It was a fantastic experience. Since I am an international student from India and this was my first interview, I was nervous. However, to get most out of this interview, I made it as real as possible. One of my class sessions with Professor Piderit focused on interviews and the precautions that must be taken. It was of great help and assisted me to get through my first interview.
Besides giving me the opportunity to practice how to respond to questions about my qualifications and aptitude, the mock interview experience taught me to be more confident about myself.
A few points I would want to carry with me in order to be a better interviewee were what Ms. Rambert asked me to improve upon while she gave me her informative feedback. I was informed that I would be expected to know more about the culture and values of the company that was interested in hiring me. I realized that I must personalize the questions to the interviewer and not generalize them. I also noted that the interviewer will expect me to ask a minimum of three questions about the company.
On the same note, I was proud when Ms. Rambert told me that I was appreciated for having a positive attitude, because being pessimistic was one of my weaknesses that I’ve worked on over a period of time. Although I received a score of 82 out of a 100, I am positive that this experience would help me earn higher scores in the future.
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