Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services
How to Ace the Interview!
Winning Tips
For Landing a Job Beyond Academia
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Noon-1:30pm
114 South Hall
Although a lot is at stake when it comes to interviewing for a career position, stress does not have to be a part of it! Interviews can be challenging and rewarding. Preparation is the key. Understanding the interview process, and developing strategies for answering even the most difficult questions, will enable you to successfully interview! This workshop will cover types of interviews, approaches for developing answers that clearly demonstrate your skills and accomplishments, qualities employers look for in a job candidate, logistics, attire, business etiquette and more.
Workshop Leader: Naomi Kinert, M.A., MCDP, Coordinator, Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services, Internship and Career Center.
Naomi has over 20 years of professional and business experience and was Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for a division of an international financial institution. She has conducted numerous workshops at career centers and organizations including The Franchise Tax Board, Chevron Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank, Barclay’s Global Investors, Verizon and many other Fortune 100 – 500 companies. She has been a featured speaker for job fairs and the State of California job search organizations, Experience Unlimited and Sacramento Professional Network.
Naomi is a Senior Consultant for an international career management firm where she works with individuals and groups on career transition issues across a broad spectrum of industries. She has appeared on Good Day Sacramento, Sacramento Public Radio, Sacramento Channel 10 News and has been featured in newspapers such as The Sacramento Bee and other publications.
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Sponsored by Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services (Internship and Career Center) and the Professional Development Series (Office of Graduate Studies)
Last updated 8/29/11