Get Hired: In-Person InterviewingFeatured Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: In-Person Interviewing Interviews can be nerve-racking regardless of how and where they are held. Though we are all getting accustomed to virtual interviews, in-person interviews are still prevalent. This Get Hired video offers advice from alumni that will prepare you for any and all interviews!
The Biggest Interview MistakesFeatured Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: Interview Mistakes So you've just landed an interview with the company of your dreams. Congratulations! Your months of tireless networking, resume writing (and re-writing), and practice interviews have finally paid off. All that's left is to make a great impression on your future employer and to avoid making any major mistakes. Like bring a giant mocha...
How to Ace Your Face-to-Face!Featured Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: Interviewing Tips Preparing for an upcoming in-person interview? Check out Billy in action (with a little help from his twin brother, Stewart) to learn the do's and don't's of the face-to-face interview!
Field Marketing Specialist, Becker Professional Education Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: Have Speaking Points Ready Stephanie is a Field Marketing Specialist with Becker Professional Education. Traveling 3 out of the 5 weekdays, Stephanie visits schools and runs marketing campaigns for Becker's CPA exam services. Find out how Stephanie's "elevator pitch" landed her a job she loves!
Military Special Advisor to the Special Representative Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: Show Your True Self Sean is an advisor to the Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan at the US Department of State. He is responsible for shaping US efforts to support Afghan reconciliation and coordinating negotiation of a strategic partnership to guide US-Afghan relations following the withdrawal of combat forces.
Major:
International Politics (Bachelor), Media Studies (Bachelor)
City: Washington State: District of Columbia
Internet Entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer, TeamHomeField Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: Bring Some questions Joe is president and CEO of TeamHomeField.com. His company gives coaches and athletes across the country the ability to edit and watch game footage online at the push of a button. Joe walks us through his jam-packed schedule (sales calls, marketing campaigns, social media blasts, site management, fundraising, etc). As if his schedule wasn't...
Major:
Sociology (Bachelor), Information Management (Masters)
City: New York State: New York
Internet Entrepreneur and Chief Operating Officer, Weebly.com Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: Ability To Focus Daniel is the co-founder and chief operating officer of Weebly.com, a San Francisco-based internet company with an intuitive drag-and-drop website creation service geared for non-technical people. The company boasts more than 11 million users since starting up in 2006 and was named one of Time magazine's "50 Best Web Sites" of 2007. Daniel...
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: San Francisco State: California
Principal Scientific Research Investigator, Integrated Diagnosti Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: Your Strengths & Weaknesses Heather is the principal research investigator at Integrated Diagnostics, a biotechnology startup company that is developing alternative protein capture agents that allow for greater precision in the development of in vitro diagnostics. After graduating Penn State in 2003, Heather received the Gates Scholarship to continue her research in the...
Major:
Integrated Diagnostics (Bachelor)
City: Seattle State: Washington
Global Recruiting Director, GE Experienced Commercial Leadership Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: Leave Your Ego At The Door Chris is the Global Recruiting Director for General Electric's Experienced Commercial Leadership Program (ECLP). He establishes and manages the U.S. hiring plan and oversees the entire pipeline of ECLP. His strong leadership style has garnered national attention from both "Ebony" Magazine (30 Young Leaders Under 30) as well as The Network...
Major:
Business Management (Bachelor)
City: New York State: New York
Senior Landscape Architect, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: Expressing Enthusiasm Herb is a Senior Associate with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, one of the top landscape architecture firms in the world. Sweeney has worked on numerous high-profile projects across the world including the Asian Cultural Complex in South Korea and the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, TX. Herb opens up about what makes a...
Major:
Landscape Architecture (Bachelor)
City: Boston State: Massachusetts
Vice President & Project Manager, JP Morgan Worldwide Securities Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: Get Your Numbers Right Meghan is Vice President and Project Manager of JP Morgan's Worldwide Securities Services. Asides from overseeing mutual fund administration and accounting, Maghan is responsible for pricing new services for new and existing clients. She is also closely involved with Boston's Women in Finance organization!
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: Boston State: Massachusetts
Human Resources (HR) Specialist Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: Research on LinkedIn KerriLaine is a Human Resources Specialist for a federal agency. She highlights the differences between working for the government vs. the private sector as well as the excitement of living in our nation's capitol!
Major:
International Politics (Bachelor)
City: Washington State: District of Columbia
Director of Business Development, National Press Club Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: Be Yourself Joshua, the Director of Business Development for the National Press Club, oversees the club's banquets and events. With guest speakers ranging from George Clooney to President Obama, Joshua shares how to be prepare for an incredibly demanding position.
Major:
Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management (Bachelor)
City: Washington State: District of Columbia
Alumni Association Director, Penn State University Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: What Can You Do For Them Roger has been the Executive Director of the Penn State Alumni Association for the past 8 years. His days consist of balancing the business side of his work with the social side, from meeting vendors and donators to traveling the country giving speeches. With his bachelors, masters, and doctorate all from Penn State University, Roger is proud...
Major:
History (Bachelor)
City: State College State: Pennsylvania
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Assurance Manager Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: Know What The Job Entails Matt is a Manager at one of the largest accounting firms in the world. Currently based out of Philadelphia, Matt walks us through not just how to land a job in accounting, but to succeed and advance up the ladder quickly.
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania
Marketing Manager, Sweetwater Sound Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: Eye contact, confidence, and respect Jake is the Marketing Manager for Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne, IN. As the leader of marketing efforts for all businesses under the Sweetwater umbrella (eye care, car dealership, and aviation training to name a few!), Jake is constantly multitasking and pivoting from one business strategy to the next. Find out how to land a job in marketing...
Major:
Sport Administration (Bachelor)
City: Fort Wayne State: Indiana
Director of Market Research and Customer Experience, Ferguson Enterprises Channel:In-Person Interviewing Topic: Study the company before your interview Christopher is the Director of Market Research and Customer Experience for Ferguson Enterprises, one of the largest plumbing and construction wholesalers in the country. His job is broken into the oversight of three segments: market research, customer insight, and customer segmentation. Christopher's mission is to match up his company's...
Major:
Marketing (Bachelor), Information and Communication Sciences (Masters)
City: Newport News State: Virginia