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You Can Talk the TalkCan You Now Walk the Walk?
First Interview Proving Yourself
You may visit the facility Be nice to everyone!
Receptionist, potential co-workers, etc
Manners, tact, confidence, eye contact, strong
handshakefirst impressions matter gut instincts start
forming now
Three reasons employers hire you:
Do you have the skills? Past performance predicts
future behavior Provide examples from the past
What is your leadership style?
Do you like the skills? Show passion, energy,
commitment
Why do you love our company? Your hiring
manager is most likely proud of his/her department
they want you to want themgenuinely
Matthew M. Seavey, Ph.D.
UPenn Career Talk, 4-1-2010
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You Can Walk the Walk Do You Play Well With Others?
The Second Interview Personality/Team Fit
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3. What about the negatives? (trick questions dont take the bait)
a. Why did you leave your previous job? (stay positive)
b. What did you like least about your last supervisor? (nothing, you liked your old boss)
c. What is your greatest weakness? (turn weakness into a strength)
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UPenn Career Talk, 4-1-2010
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Online sites
www.jobinterviewquestions.org (very good site)
www.allbusiness.com
www.sciencecareers.sciencemag.org
www.quintcareers.com
www.worktree.com
www.biospace.com
Books
Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development by Toby Freedman,
2008
Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by
Keith Ferrazzi
Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life by Donald Trump
Journals/Magazines
The Scientist www.the-scientist.com
Tips
Keep an interview journal, update each experience with new entries, avoid repeating
obvious mistakes
Matthew M. Seavey, Ph.D.
UPenn Career Talk, 4-1-2010
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People Hire People They Like Make sure you connect with your hiring
manager
People Hire People Who Show They Really Want the Job - Professional
persistence
When searching for a job Diversify as much as possible, do not limit yourself
When job hunting - Avoid falling into the desperation trap be personable when
looking for opportunities
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