Interview Preparation Guide
Notes taken for interview prep and career planning mentorship session.
Two Side - Employer:Candidate OR you can also say Demand (employer) vs. supply (candidate)
USA: Demand > Supply
Coming to an agreement
For employer, are you (the supply) right fit for the employer (the demand).
For candidate, is the employer (demand) fulfill my (the supply) needs?
Can we come to an agreement?
Know yourself
Section titled “Know yourself”- Prepare your resume
- Tell me about yourself (30-70 seconds)
- What is your mission (life’s goal)?
- Why you want to pursue this goal?
- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses? (research this question carefully on internet)
Your them
Section titled “Your them”- What do they do?
- What is their mission?
- What position you’re being hired for?
- Their reviews and opinions in the news and social media.
Why do you want to join us?
Section titled “Why do you want to join us?”Why poli-sci and not STEM?
Section titled “Why poli-sci and not STEM?”Where do you see yourself in X years?
Section titled “Where do you see yourself in X years?”What do you enjoy (or do) in your free time?
Section titled “What do you enjoy (or do) in your free time?”What are the mistakes you’ve made in the past (aka what did your learn from your mistake and how did you adapt)?
Section titled “What are the mistakes you’ve made in the past (aka what did your learn from your mistake and how did you adapt)?”How do you handle conflicts and disagreements?
Section titled “How do you handle conflicts and disagreements?”Do you have any questions for us?
Section titled “Do you have any questions for us?”- If I am selected for this scholarship or program, what would my workday usually look like?
TIPS
- Don’t fumble nervously. Say I don’t know confidently.
- Open opportunistic doorways.