WORLD'S LEADING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Q & A with Andrea R. Nierenberg, President and Author

Do you have any big tips for preparing for a job interview? What are some common mistakes to avoid?

Do your homework: research the organization, read press releases, organization’s websites, Google people and the organization
Dress professionally – what is the organization’s dress code? It’s always better to over dress than to under dress
Talk less and listen more
Come prepared with a 20 second intro – why would you be the ideal candidate and fit for the organization?
Follow-up immediately after the interview with a short email and drop a handwritten thank you note in the mail!

For more interview tips, view Andrea Nierenberg on You Tube: Land that First Great Job after College

What networking tips would you give to a recent graduate who is looking to or recently moved to a major city where he/she knows few people?

Go to school alumni database and alumni chapter
Get involved with Special Interest Groups; Industry Associations
Join a health club
Get involved in a Religious Organization
Reach out to your network, family and friends and ask them if they know anyone in the city that you can connect with
Step outside of your comfort zone and be open to the opportunity that you can meet people anywhere!
Send the people you meet a handwritten Thank You Note

What advice would you give to a college seeking to network with industry experts and professionals for career insight and future job contacts?

Do your homework: research the organization, read press releases, organization's websites, Google people and the organization
Have an opening phrase that will catch the person's attention – Ex. "I've been reading about you and would like to hopefully spend a few minutes to learn from your successes…"
Be mindful of the person's time. When seeking advice from an industry expert, be prepared, specific and succinct.
The student should briefly describe what they've been doing so far, what has and what hasn't worked.
Follow-up with a hand-written thank you note and drop it in the mail right away

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