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UMCP2009
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What can I do to be a standout?
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April 13, 2008, 07:05:07 PM »
I am signed up to interview with a company at our campus career fair. I am told they have 2 jobs available, and are interviewing at 4 schools. What can I do to set myself apart from everyone else?
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SAME College Outreach
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Re: What can I do to be a standout?
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April 25, 2008, 11:19:46 AM »
Talk about the skills you would bring to a company. Your accomplishments speak for themselves but what is the impact that you had that sets you apart from your peers. Feel free to send me a note a
samecollegeoutreach@gmail.com
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hra246
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Re: What can I do to be a standout?
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July 25, 2008, 09:38:41 PM »
One major way to stand out is what you bring to the table. If you do internships, be sure you put them on your cover letter and on the resume. Show the employer that during your Sophomore year you did an internship or showed dedication to your chosen field. Working fast food or a retail store is a sure sign to an employer that you were not dedicated....especially if it's as late as your Junior year.
When interviewing look the interviewer in the eye. During a telephone interview speak clearly and sit in a slightly uncomfortable chair. Pretend you are in front of your interviewer. Always have your resume in front of you.
Finally, when interviewing, ask lots of questions about the firm's culture, mentoring process, and the average work day. Interviewers like inquisitive candidates.
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Recruiter Chic
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Re: What can I do to be a standout?
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July 28, 2008, 06:06:55 AM »
Be sure to read that article on "BE PREPARED"....that should help you!
http://www.civilengineeringcentral.com/newsletterpage.php?nid=10&title=February%202008
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SAME College Outreach
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Re: What can I do to be a standout?
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September 20, 2008, 04:27:15 PM »
Another thing I would suggest to take leadership roles in student organizations. None of your peers have time, but those who make the time to go above and beyond stand out!
Quote from: UMCP2009 on April 13, 2008, 07:05:07 PM
I am signed up to interview with a company at our campus career fair. I am told they have 2 jobs available, and are interviewing at 4 schools. What can I do to set myself apart from everyone else?
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