Greetings from Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida! Just a few short months ago, I applied for an internship here at Disney World at the Disney College Program. I completed a web-based application and was then scheduled a phone interview. My head was spinning with confusion after the phone interview was scheduled, because I had [...]
Archive for the ‘Interviewing Skills’ Category
Preparing for the Phone or Skype Interview
Friday, May 10th, 2013How to Bare Your Greatest Weakness at a Job Interview
Friday, March 22nd, 2013A tough grilling in an interviewer’s office can be a stressful experience no matter how well-prepared you are – and few questions cause more interview-morning heartburn than the dreaded “What’s your greatest weakness?” inquiry. Answering this question is no cakewalk for any professional, but the right approach and attitude can give you a solid advantage [...]
Emotional Intelligence: What is it? And why do employers want emotionally intelligent employees?
Friday, November 30th, 2012Have you ever worked with someone who had mood swings that affected the whole office? Or maybe you had a colleague who often got angry in meetings, sparking tension and disagreements? Have you worked with someone who always knew the right thing to say to make you feel better? Have you been supervised by someone [...]
3 Ways Preparing for Black Friday is Like Preparing for a Job Interview
Wednesday, November 21st, 2012For nine years Black Friday has been recorded as the busiest shopping day of the year. The shopping extravaganza, which takes place the day after Thanksgiving, begins anywhere from midnight to 4am when lines of eager shoppers await various store openings in order to snatch up some of the best deals seen all year. Much [...]
Q&A Monday
Monday, August 6th, 2012Today it’s all about interviewing! Here are some common interviewing questions: What are common interview questions? These days more and more employers are asking behavioral interview questions. These are the kinds of questions that ask you to tell about a specific experience. For example, “Tell me about a time when you had to work with [...]
Q&A Monday
Monday, July 23rd, 2012Question: How can I practice for an interview if I am not able to do a mock interview at Career Services? There are many ways to prepare and practice for an interview. Here are some suggestions: Research online! We have an extensive section on our website about preparing for an interview including sample questions. If [...]
Confessions of a Career Changer: Always Learning
Monday, April 30th, 2012Welcome to week five!!! The Career Fair last week was a huge success, and we’re inching closer and closer to the end of this academic year. As we do, I’m inching closer to the end of my story of a Career Changer. Or maybe not the end, but I’m definitely inching closer to my present [...]
Upcoming Workshops in Career Services!
Thursday, February 9th, 2012Career Services offers many workshops throughout the year. It is very important to take advantage of these workshops and all of the information provided by both Career Services staff and company employers. With two career fairs right around the corner here are just some of the workshops that we have coming up. Brand Yourself into [...]
Dress For Success! What does that mean?
Thursday, December 1st, 2011All over campus we hear the phrase “Dress for Success.” It is an excellent goal and obviously a good idea, but perhaps a little vague? We all know we should dress professionally and that our clothes help paint the first impression picture that will forever be printed in an interviewer and future employer’s mind, but [...]
S.T.A.R. Interview Technique
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011Have you ever been in a job interview where the employer begins a question with the phrase, “Tell me about a time when…?” You may have been asked to describe a time you’ve worked well with a team, a time you’ve implemented a creative solution to a problem, or a time you’ve faced an ethical [...]
