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Group Interviews: Making a Strong Impression
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Group interviews can be rare, but some companies do utilize them. This interview style can help reveal things about candidates that no other interview style can, such as how they might handle themselves in a competitive situation in a room full of theirĀ peers. Although intimidating for many, the group interview is easily managed with the same confidence and preparation of a regular job interview!
Topic: Group Interviews
Group interviews can be rare, but some companies do utilize them. This interview style can help reveal things about candidates that no other interview style can, such as how they might handle themselves in a competitive situation in a room full of theirĀ peers. Although intimidating for many, the group interview is easily managed with the same confidence and preparation of a regular job interview!
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Founder and Chief Technology Officer, POWr
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Group Interviews
Topic: Think of it as hanging out with a group of friends
Ben is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer at POWr, a tech start-up that creates plugins for companies to grow their businesses online. Whether its creating customizable forms or launching an e-commerce platform, Ben and his team work tirelessly to ensure all of their customers (in the millions) are receiving the care and support necessary. Ben walks us through the typical day of a CTO as well as some of the responsibilities he faces as a public-facing founder.
Topic: Think of it as hanging out with a group of friends
Ben is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer at POWr, a tech start-up that creates plugins for companies to grow their businesses online. Whether its creating customizable forms or launching an e-commerce platform, Ben and his team work tirelessly to ensure all of their customers (in the millions) are receiving the care and support necessary. Ben walks us through the typical day of a CTO as well as some of the responsibilities he faces as a public-facing founder.
Major:
Engineering Science (Bachelor), Engineering Science (Masters), Applied Science & Technology (Doctorate)
City: Oakland
State: California
City: Oakland
State: California
Director of Audit Services, Indiana State Board of Accounts
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Group Interviews
Topic: Express enthusiasm and know the company inside and out
Chase is a Director of Audit Services for the Indiana State Board of Accounts. Specializing as a subject matter expert in schools and townships, Chase guides his clients through the preparation and execution of audits by the state.
Topic: Express enthusiasm and know the company inside and out
Chase is a Director of Audit Services for the Indiana State Board of Accounts. Specializing as a subject matter expert in schools and townships, Chase guides his clients through the preparation and execution of audits by the state.
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor), Accountancy (Masters)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Service Manager, Cintas Corporation
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Group Interviews
Topic: Make eye contact with everyone in the room
Kate is a Service Manager with Cintas Corporation, one of the largest designers and producers of business goods, clothings, and furnishings in the country. Overseeing the uniform rental and facility servicing of half the customers in the Cincinnati market, Kate manages a team of support representatives to ensure her customers receive the best service possible.
Topic: Make eye contact with everyone in the room
Kate is a Service Manager with Cintas Corporation, one of the largest designers and producers of business goods, clothings, and furnishings in the country. Overseeing the uniform rental and facility servicing of half the customers in the Cincinnati market, Kate manages a team of support representatives to ensure her customers receive the best service possible.
Major:
Organizational Communication (Bachelor)
City: Cincinnati
State: Ohio
City: Cincinnati
State: Ohio
Manager of National Talent Acquisition, PFL
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Group Interviews
Topic: Research the panel and prepare questions
Josh is the Manager of National Talent Acquisition at PFL, a Montana based marketing technology company that "provides sales enablement and marketing automation solutions." Josh's role in talent acquisition is to fill all vacancies assigned by the company's executives in their quarterly meetings. Whether he's working the phones or shaking hands at conferences, Josh strives to bring the best possible candidates to the table.
Topic: Research the panel and prepare questions
Josh is the Manager of National Talent Acquisition at PFL, a Montana based marketing technology company that "provides sales enablement and marketing automation solutions." Josh's role in talent acquisition is to fill all vacancies assigned by the company's executives in their quarterly meetings. Whether he's working the phones or shaking hands at conferences, Josh strives to bring the best possible candidates to the table.
Major:
Sports Administration (Bachelor)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Software Engineer, Genesys
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Group Interviews
Topic: Don't be afraid to admit you don't know something
Eric is a Software Engineer with Genesys, the "global leader for omnichannel customer experience and contact center solutions." Based out of Indianapolis, Eric's position supports the global technical sales group, authoring both web pages and application-style demonstrations for the company's sales reps to use with clients.
Topic: Don't be afraid to admit you don't know something
Eric is a Software Engineer with Genesys, the "global leader for omnichannel customer experience and contact center solutions." Based out of Indianapolis, Eric's position supports the global technical sales group, authoring both web pages and application-style demonstrations for the company's sales reps to use with clients.
Major:
Computer Science (Bachelor)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Head of Medical Safety, Roche Diagnostics Diabetes Care
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Group Interviews
Topic: Seeing how you interact with a team
Christen is the Head of Medical Safety for Roche Diagnostics Diabetes Care. Her main objective is to make sure that every product her company develops is safe for the consumer to use. Christen's team is heavily involved during the development of new products as well as the frontline to answering consumer questions as they come in for existing products.
Topic: Seeing how you interact with a team
Christen is the Head of Medical Safety for Roche Diagnostics Diabetes Care. Her main objective is to make sure that every product her company develops is safe for the consumer to use. Christen's team is heavily involved during the development of new products as well as the frontline to answering consumer questions as they come in for existing products.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Nursing (Graduate), Health Product Risk Management (Masters), Public Health (Doctorate)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Business Leader for Schlage Residential Mechanical, Allegion PLC
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Group Interviews
Topic: Find common ground with the other participants
Megan is a Business Leader for Schlage Residential Mechanical, a home and commercial defense hardware segment of Allegion. As an important part of the company's supply chain, Megan is responsible for making sure they have the right products in the portfolio for their consumers, whether that be retail or wholesale.
Topic: Find common ground with the other participants
Megan is a Business Leader for Schlage Residential Mechanical, a home and commercial defense hardware segment of Allegion. As an important part of the company's supply chain, Megan is responsible for making sure they have the right products in the portfolio for their consumers, whether that be retail or wholesale.
Major:
Operations Management (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Carmel
State: Indiana
City: Carmel
State: Indiana
Senior Salesforce Administrator, Cheetah Digital
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Group Interviews
Topic: Confidence goes a long way
Mike is the Senior Salesforce Administrator at Cheetah Digital, an "enterprise cross-channel marketing solutions provider dedicated to the marketer." In his role, Mike is charged with building, maintaining, and architect Salesforce-based solutions to his clients' requests. Mike recommends interested students to supplement their technical knowledge with philosophy courses that will teach them to have a better understanding of the "why" in business.
Topic: Confidence goes a long way
Mike is the Senior Salesforce Administrator at Cheetah Digital, an "enterprise cross-channel marketing solutions provider dedicated to the marketer." In his role, Mike is charged with building, maintaining, and architect Salesforce-based solutions to his clients' requests. Mike recommends interested students to supplement their technical knowledge with philosophy courses that will teach them to have a better understanding of the "why" in business.
Major:
Philosophy (Bachelor), Political Science (Masters)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Senior Associate Director of Professional Development, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
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Group Interviews
Topic: Maintain eye contact with all interviewers
Sean is the Senior Associate Director of Professional Development at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law. His main mission is simple: connect current students with future career opportunities. Sean achieves this through one-on-one counseling sessions as well as networking events.
Topic: Maintain eye contact with all interviewers
Sean is the Senior Associate Director of Professional Development at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law. His main mission is simple: connect current students with future career opportunities. Sean achieves this through one-on-one counseling sessions as well as networking events.
Major:
English and History (Bachelor), English (Masters), JD (Doctorate)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Law Student, Valparaiso University Law School
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Group Interviews
Topic: Prove you can handle yourself in a variety of environments
Mark is a Law Student at Valparaiso University Law School in Indianapolis, IN. Although halfway through his education, Mark is no stranger to the law, having spent over a decade working in various criminal justice roles. After leaving the NYPD for medical reasons, Mark spent time as a probation officer for Indiana, an Emergency Operations Manager for the Department of Homeland Security, and an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the University of Colorado Denver. Mark decided he could make an even bigger impact in criminal justice if he returned to school for his law degree. Now, with graduation a year away, Mark has his sights on next steps and fantastic advice for fellow graduating students.
Topic: Prove you can handle yourself in a variety of environments
Mark is a Law Student at Valparaiso University Law School in Indianapolis, IN. Although halfway through his education, Mark is no stranger to the law, having spent over a decade working in various criminal justice roles. After leaving the NYPD for medical reasons, Mark spent time as a probation officer for Indiana, an Emergency Operations Manager for the Department of Homeland Security, and an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the University of Colorado Denver. Mark decided he could make an even bigger impact in criminal justice if he returned to school for his law degree. Now, with graduation a year away, Mark has his sights on next steps and fantastic advice for fellow graduating students.
Major:
Criminology and Criminal Justice (Bachelor), Criminology (Masters), Russian Studies (Masters)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Human Resources Generalist, Allegion
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Group Interviews
Topic: Know when to stand out and when to fit in
Emily is a Human Resources Generalist with Allegion, a large provider of security solutions and products for homes and businesses. Emily's role as a generalist has her involved in many aspects of human resources, such as talent acquisition, employee career development, and the company's mergers and acquisitions. Emily's main goal is to find the best available talent for each open position and to then ensure they can easily assimilate into Allegion's culture.
Topic: Know when to stand out and when to fit in
Emily is a Human Resources Generalist with Allegion, a large provider of security solutions and products for homes and businesses. Emily's role as a generalist has her involved in many aspects of human resources, such as talent acquisition, employee career development, and the company's mergers and acquisitions. Emily's main goal is to find the best available talent for each open position and to then ensure they can easily assimilate into Allegion's culture.
Major:
Human Resources (Bachelor)
City: Carmel
State: Indiana
City: Carmel
State: Indiana
Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner, Raymond James Financial Services
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Group Interviews
Topic: People who are genuine and kind will stand out
David is a Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner with Raymond James Financial Services, of of the largest financial services firms in the country. Based out of Union Savings Bank in Danbury, CT, David walks us through the entire lifecycle of a client, from initial prospective meeting to retirement planning. David also tells new graduates with a little extra cash coming in to set up an emergency fund before any other investing.
Topic: People who are genuine and kind will stand out
David is a Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner with Raymond James Financial Services, of of the largest financial services firms in the country. Based out of Union Savings Bank in Danbury, CT, David walks us through the entire lifecycle of a client, from initial prospective meeting to retirement planning. David also tells new graduates with a little extra cash coming in to set up an emergency fund before any other investing.
Major:
Management (Bachelor)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
Associate Director of the Career Success Center, Western Connecticut State University
Channel:
Group Interviews
Topic: Use LinkedIn to find the names of your interviewers
Debra is the Associate Director of the Career Success Center at Western Connecticut State University. After spending a decade with on-air broadcast journalism, Debra changed gears to focus on her true calling: career preparation and counseling for college students. She and her team work with students every day on all types of job preparation, from resume writing and interview prep to networking practice and career exploration.
Topic: Use LinkedIn to find the names of your interviewers
Debra is the Associate Director of the Career Success Center at Western Connecticut State University. After spending a decade with on-air broadcast journalism, Debra changed gears to focus on her true calling: career preparation and counseling for college students. She and her team work with students every day on all types of job preparation, from resume writing and interview prep to networking practice and career exploration.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor), Education (Masters)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
Director, Career Success Center, Western Connecticut State University
Channel:
Group Interviews
Topic: Use the STAR method to answer the various questions
Kathleen is the Director of theCareer Success Center at Western Connecticut State University. After serving in the United States Navy for 26 years as an intelligence officer, Kathleen transitioned to the private sector by completing her MBA and taking on an administrative role at WCSU. It wasn't long before she found herself in charge of the Career Success Center, striving to offer students "a quality career readiness program that improves their employability and growth as individuals, professionals, scholars and leaders."
Topic: Use the STAR method to answer the various questions
Kathleen is the Director of theCareer Success Center at Western Connecticut State University. After serving in the United States Navy for 26 years as an intelligence officer, Kathleen transitioned to the private sector by completing her MBA and taking on an administrative role at WCSU. It wasn't long before she found herself in charge of the Career Success Center, striving to offer students "a quality career readiness program that improves their employability and growth as individuals, professionals, scholars and leaders."
Major:
Architectural Studies (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
Director of Cooperative Education Internship Program, Western Connecticut State University
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Group Interviews
Topic: Look everyone in the eye and know their names
Anthony is the Director of the Cooperative Education Internship Program at Western Connecticut State University's Career Success Center. He works with regional companies to establish internship opportunities for WCSU students. Not only does Anthony give us a glimpse into his role, he also gives us great advice on acing both a group interview and a second round interview.
Topic: Look everyone in the eye and know their names
Anthony is the Director of the Cooperative Education Internship Program at Western Connecticut State University's Career Success Center. He works with regional companies to establish internship opportunities for WCSU students. Not only does Anthony give us a glimpse into his role, he also gives us great advice on acing both a group interview and a second round interview.
Major:
English (Bachelor), Human Resource Management (Masters), Educational Leadership (Doctorate)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
Corporate Trainee Program Recruiting Coordinator, Quad/Graphics
Channel:
Group Interviews
Topic: Be interested in the other candidates around you
Ben is a Corporate Trainee Program Recruiting Coordinator for Quad/Graphics, a Wisconsin-based commercial printing company. Although Ben is currently stationed in the corporate communication department, he is most often out of the office working to recruit new talent to the company. Visiting career fairs once a week, Ben's mission is to spread information about Quad/Graphics as well as recruit graduating students to the very same Corporate Trainee Program he himself is a participant in.
Topic: Be interested in the other candidates around you
Ben is a Corporate Trainee Program Recruiting Coordinator for Quad/Graphics, a Wisconsin-based commercial printing company. Although Ben is currently stationed in the corporate communication department, he is most often out of the office working to recruit new talent to the company. Visiting career fairs once a week, Ben's mission is to spread information about Quad/Graphics as well as recruit graduating students to the very same Corporate Trainee Program he himself is a participant in.
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Human Resource Development (Bachelor)
City: Sussex
State: Wisconsin
City: Sussex
State: Wisconsin
HR Specialist, TopLine Federal Credit Union
Channel:
Group Interviews
Topic: Be sure to acknowledge and address all interviewers
Nick is a Human Resources Specialist with TopLine Federal Credit Union, a Minnesota-based not-for-profit and member-owned financial services cooperative. Nick's role is to work with all of the company's hiring managers to find great talent for open positions as well as oversee new hire on-boarding to ensure each candidate gets off to a great start. Since the field of human resources can take on many forms, Nick encourages any interested students to spend some time shadowing or interning in different environments to see where you can envision yourself thriving.
Topic: Be sure to acknowledge and address all interviewers
Nick is a Human Resources Specialist with TopLine Federal Credit Union, a Minnesota-based not-for-profit and member-owned financial services cooperative. Nick's role is to work with all of the company's hiring managers to find great talent for open positions as well as oversee new hire on-boarding to ensure each candidate gets off to a great start. Since the field of human resources can take on many forms, Nick encourages any interested students to spend some time shadowing or interning in different environments to see where you can envision yourself thriving.
Major:
Human Resource Management (Bachelor)
City: Maple Grove
State: Minnesota
City: Maple Grove
State: Minnesota
Inside Sales Representative, Ryerson Inc
Channel:
Group Interviews
Topic: Show that you can work cooperatively with peers
Michael is an Inside Sales Representative with Ryerson Inc, a metal processor and distributor that "offers more than 65,000 varieties of stainless, aluminum, carbon and alloys in all shapes and sizes." His main role is to process sales and monitor all orders from initial sale to final delivery. Michael also works with customers, both new and existing, on customized quotations for their business needs.
Topic: Show that you can work cooperatively with peers
Michael is an Inside Sales Representative with Ryerson Inc, a metal processor and distributor that "offers more than 65,000 varieties of stainless, aluminum, carbon and alloys in all shapes and sizes." His main role is to process sales and monitor all orders from initial sale to final delivery. Michael also works with customers, both new and existing, on customized quotations for their business needs.
Major:
Marketing (Bachelor)
City: Denver
State: Colorado
City: Denver
State: Colorado
Clinical Research Coordinator, Children's National Medical System
Channel:
Group Interviews
Topic: Better chance of finding an interviewer you click with
Jibreel is a Clinical Research Coordinator and Asthma Educator at Children's National Medical System in Silver Spring, MD. Throughout the week Jibreel's position has him working in a few different roles, from leading the clinic's asthma education staff and working on federal grant projects to jumping in himself and educating families on both the diagnosis and treatment of the lung disease. Find out what it takes to land the rewarding job of educating and comforting thousands of families!
Topic: Better chance of finding an interviewer you click with
Jibreel is a Clinical Research Coordinator and Asthma Educator at Children's National Medical System in Silver Spring, MD. Throughout the week Jibreel's position has him working in a few different roles, from leading the clinic's asthma education staff and working on federal grant projects to jumping in himself and educating families on both the diagnosis and treatment of the lung disease. Find out what it takes to land the rewarding job of educating and comforting thousands of families!
Major:
Biobehavioral Health (Bachelor)
City: Silver Spring
State: Maryland
City: Silver Spring
State: Maryland