An adviser from the Career Services Department did a presentation for my class on job interviews. If you feel as I do, job interviews induce utmost internal anxiety and terror. The presenter shared with us that the biggest mistake usually made is inadequate preparation. Similar to studying for a test, before a interview you need introspect and study yourself.
Try this challenging introspection exercise we did in class, write:
Top 5 achievements of my life
Top 5 things I like to do
Top 5 things I hate to do
When choosing experiences ask yourself how did that experience make you a better person, professional, scholar, citizen?
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ReplyDeleteTop 5 Achievements of my life:
1) College of Nursing graduate (nearly)
2) Divemaster/snorkeling guide
3) Resident Mentor at MSU
4) Listening Ear Counselor
5) Traveling in Europe, Guatemala, & Mexico
Top 5 Things I like to do:
1) Travel
2) Leading/teaching
3) Helping/caring for people
4) Spending time outdoors
5) Spending time with friends & family; developing quality relationships
Top 5 Things I hate to do:
1) Meetings; especially those consisting of lectures with no active participation
2) Confront people
3) Drive in traffic
4) Work inside for long periods of time
5) Follow pointless rules
Top 5 achievements of my life:
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2) Resident Mentor of the Spanish-speaking floor at MSU
3) College graduate, BS in Nutrition
4) Medical school applicant! Overcame my fear of the MCAT
5) Fighting for animal rights for 7 years, 10 months & counting
Top 5 things I like to do:
1) Spend quality time with loved ones
2) Have long, insightful conversations with others, share viewpoints, learn about people
3) Read quotes, lyrics, books, etc that move me to be more introspective and develop parts of me I wouldn't otherwise know about
4) Care for others
5) Visit new places and relish old ones
Top 5 things I hate to do:
1) Listen to people complain about pointless things ("like, omg..."); hear about drama
2) Confront people
3) Follow a set schedule dictated by others
4) Put away laundry/ unpack
5) Be rushed