Working At Modell

Going into the interview, even knowing full well that it was simply a mock interview, I was somewhat anxious. The most nerve-wracking part of an interview is the fear of the unknown. What will they ask me? Will I have an answer? Will my mind go blank because I panic? These are all thoughts that ran through my mind when I sat down to my interview, yet again. To my delight, I witnessed the growth I have made in such a short time since I transferred to SDSU to the person I am now.

The mock interview assignment was a great experience for me and I felt well-prepared to complete the interviewing process to the best of my ability. There were times I felt anxious through the Skype interviewing process, because I do struggle with anxiety. However, I felt comfortable enough with Ms. Burton to share my weaknesses. My mock interview was focused toward graduate school and I could discuss my specific challenges with test anxiety. I remained upfront and honest with Ms. Burton about my test anxiety, but gave her vital solutions that I am using to help manage this issue.

Before the interview I felt relaxed. I was busy in the morning observing another Occupational

My first real interview: I was applying for a hospital internship program called the Pathmaker Internship. I felt that I had done decently, but there’s always that one thing. The one that you think will ruin all your chances of success. Next came the waiting for that dreaded rejection email. Nevertheless, that grueling month went by and one night, by surprise, I received that dreaded email.

I have learnt to do interviews during my placement. Because I took that step out of my comfort zone I believe that I have learnt a lot. I have learnt to take a step out of my shell and try. I have learnt that it is not worth getting worked up over doing interviews and talking to people, as it will be a major part of my

During my interview for the You and Eye company on March 1st and I was asked questions to tell about myself. When walking into an interview that is performed by your classmates is very nerve racking. I tried to smile and be calm when facing them. As soon as I said down I was asked which position I was applying for. I was applying for the receptionist position, to better my customer service skills. Each person asked me a question, when answering them I tried to give the best answer possible. When answering some of the questions it seemed like a joke and nobody was taking it serious. I tried to be professional and as honest as I could be. Sometimes I laughed to try and relieve some of the nervousness. Some of the question where very hard to understand,

I have had many opportunities to be successful in the interviews that I conducted over this semester. Many factors were able to play a guiding role in the success. From talking to students, professionals and learning who I am myself I now feel confident in receiving and conducting an interview.

Failure for some, is one of the hardest things to come back from. When you do not succeed at something the first time around, you can develop false hope that you wont ever be able to accomplish that same goal, ever again. But it should be seen as the complete opposite. The effect of failing at a particular thing should give you even more drive and want to, achieve it. It shouldn't knock you down, but aspire you to be stronger and want what you are striving for, even more than you did before. I have gone through very many experiences where I have not received the outcome that I thought I deserved or wanted and I have felt like quitting. Knowing now that I didn't quit, makes the success of that one goal, that much better.

It didn't go bad. I mean, the person interviewing me was really nice, apologized for calling a little late ("Oh no, it's totally okay!" said past Eva as her clammy hands shook violently) and explained everything I would be responsible if I were to be chosen for the council. The only problem was that every time she tried to talk, I would talk. And then we'd both say wait for the other to speak, in which then, a painfully awkward silence would ensue. There were a few questions that I was NOT prepared for, so I made up some answers right on the spot. Surprisingly, those answers were pretty decent; I gave myself a mental high five when I hung

This would allow me to look like I actually want the job or whatever I am being interviewed for. The most difficult questions for me to answer in a positive manner while connecting it to the purpose of the interview is talking about bad skill I have. I can list off so many yet I have to somehow make them sound positive. This is one thing I was unable to do in my mock interview and need to improve on so much. I remember answering that I am a very indecisive person whom tends to overthink things prior to making decisions which holds me back at times. The interviewer told me to keep my answer the way it is but to morph it in a way to sounds positive and beneficial to the interviewer. The interviewer told me that I could say that my indecisiveness and tendency to overthink things allows me to analyze possibilities and outcomes that may not have been thought of had I just made a quick decision. This was a moment of realization for me because I had never looked at my indecisiveness and overthinking as something convenient. A second thing I need to improve on is not taking long pauses before answering a question. I want to sound sure of what I am saying as well as confident in order to shield any little nervousness I may have. I do not want the interviewer to see me as someone that is unsure but as someone that knows what I am doing and what I

Sometimes nerves get the better of us during the interviewing process and I feel that is what happened in my case, but I did get the chance to learn alot about the position and the skills you may be looking for. I think I have those skills and I would be so greatful if given a chance to execute them at Daphne East.

Ever since I can remember, I have always had a strong passion for supporting and helping others achieve their goals. This passion intensified when I was selected as the student assistant and intern for The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) Greek Life Office and Student Life Office. By working as a student assistant for the university, a CNA at a nursing home, and an ABA Therapist for children on the Autism spectrum, I have gained life skills that could not have been learned in a classroom setting alone. Working with elderly, college students, and children has taught me how to relate and help others at any age and stage in life.

After the date for the interviews were announced, I practiced by asking myself a couple questions that I thought might be asked of me and prepared my answers; I made sure that they were “perfect” or at the very least expressed my interest in the position. The day of interviewing had come and gone. I felt pretty confident with the answers that I had given. Now, I just needed to survive the hard part: waiting.

I always had butterflies in the stomach whenever I went for an interview before learning about strategies to prepare for an interview. I was always worried about messing up everything by not giving an effective response. I believe the main reason was that I never followed STAR approach, which I learned this semester. I did not know that concise and effective answers with relevant stories could help me get a job.

Starting my first job at Putt Putt Fun Center because it is an extremely competitive place to work at for teens in my area. The night before, I had so many nerves that I didn’t want to go at all. On the morning of, there were more than 50 people, half of whom were rescheduled due to quantity, all competing for less than 10 positions. The interview is actually called a job audition because you have to act out in front of a group of about 30 people different scenarios for example, what you would do if a customer wanted to ride go karts but it was raining. They obviously prefered people who could think on their feet and were not afraid to be silly. The audition was out of my comfort zone but being the only girl to be hired was a proud achievement