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Mock interviews provide R-N students chance to network
ALEX LAPINSKI STAFF WRITER
Issue date: 11/17/09 Section: News
he first of a new annual series of mock interviews were held Friday, November 13 in the Paul Robeson Campus Center. Rutgers business students were given the chance to experience a small taste of real-life competitive interviews.
"The event helped to advance undergrad student's interviewing capabilities. It helps students break through their comfort zone, develop better networking skills and strengthen their resume," said business student Dennis McNamara of Phi Beta Lambda.
"Every student will benefit from the event if they take the time out of their day to dress up and take the process seriously. An interview is a stressful situation and you need all the practice you can get so you don't choke up in a real interview situation," added McNamara.
The interviews were conducted by either the director or staff of human resource departments from Fortune 100 companies; a few of which were Fortune 20. The attending companies were Verizon, Verizon Wireless, Chase, JP Morgan, Siemens, New York Life, and BDO Seidman. Six student business organizations were also involved in organizing the event.
Students received feedback from the recruiters, who drilled students on their weaknesses and praised them for their strengths. Some students even left with contact information for possible job opportunities.
Ramon Rodriquez, President of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc, ran the event. "This is the first time a mock interview was open to all Rutgers's Newark business majors," he said. "The event turned out well, all 49 slots were filled, my expectations were completely fulfilled, and all the students left happy with information which they could use for future interviews."
Students learned some important tips to consider for an interview, ranging from poise to confidence. Recruiters are always looking at body language, so it is imperative to stand and sit erect. Responses to questions should be poised and confident.
During an interview you should remember that the interviewer is looking at your character, learned others. Recruiters want to hire someone with an independent, likable, and friendly character that will contribute positively to the workplace.
"The event definitely had a good turnout. It provided a good building block for professionals. Interviewing skills are valuable in today's market. It helps students to get their feet wet," said senior accounting and finance major Kenny Alba.
Raymond Sanchez Jr., agency recruiting associate of New York Life Insurance Company said, "The students were very impressive, the event had a good turnout, and I would be glad to come back next year."
"The event helped to advance undergrad student's interviewing capabilities. It helps students break through their comfort zone, develop better networking skills and strengthen their resume," said business student Dennis McNamara of Phi Beta Lambda.
"Every student will benefit from the event if they take the time out of their day to dress up and take the process seriously. An interview is a stressful situation and you need all the practice you can get so you don't choke up in a real interview situation," added McNamara.
The interviews were conducted by either the director or staff of human resource departments from Fortune 100 companies; a few of which were Fortune 20. The attending companies were Verizon, Verizon Wireless, Chase, JP Morgan, Siemens, New York Life, and BDO Seidman. Six student business organizations were also involved in organizing the event.
Students received feedback from the recruiters, who drilled students on their weaknesses and praised them for their strengths. Some students even left with contact information for possible job opportunities.
Ramon Rodriquez, President of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc, ran the event. "This is the first time a mock interview was open to all Rutgers's Newark business majors," he said. "The event turned out well, all 49 slots were filled, my expectations were completely fulfilled, and all the students left happy with information which they could use for future interviews."
Students learned some important tips to consider for an interview, ranging from poise to confidence. Recruiters are always looking at body language, so it is imperative to stand and sit erect. Responses to questions should be poised and confident.
During an interview you should remember that the interviewer is looking at your character, learned others. Recruiters want to hire someone with an independent, likable, and friendly character that will contribute positively to the workplace.
"The event definitely had a good turnout. It provided a good building block for professionals. Interviewing skills are valuable in today's market. It helps students to get their feet wet," said senior accounting and finance major Kenny Alba.
Raymond Sanchez Jr., agency recruiting associate of New York Life Insurance Company said, "The students were very impressive, the event had a good turnout, and I would be glad to come back next year."
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