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Week 1: Reflection on my first job interview in Feb 2025

4/3/25

Job application process can be soul sucking. Navigating through the online application can be very tedious. For example, despite uploading a CV/resume, I still have to manually add in each of my education and previous/current jobs and experiences, line by line. Leading up to the interview, I prepared by reviewing common interview questions and learning about the team and company culture. When the interview schedule itinerary was shared with me, I did some research of each member and create relevant questions for each person.

The hiring managers (director and manager) reached out to me prior to talk to me about the position and what they are looking for in an applicant. Also sharing their thoughts on my skillsets and what I can do in this position and how I could also grow in this position. The interview was in-person, so it was very personable, I value face to face time with the future team. The interview itself was engaging, with a mix of behavioral and situational questions. I appreciated the transparency from the interviewers about the company’s goals and challenges. Since this was all in-person and seeing the engagement the staff had with me, made me feel reassured that everyone cared about the operation and prospective of the team grow and development for the future.