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Interview tips (pg. 4)
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| igottaknow |
| quote: | Originally posted by Joss Weatherby
Unless your job requires you to drive then why would you need a car? I know plenty of people who work and don't own cars. There are plenty of places in the world where a majority of people do not commute to work in their own automobile. |
parent's basement clause? |
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| The17sss |
| quote: | Originally posted by srussell0018
Also the average person from Buffalo is too fat to get close enough to punch someone. |
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| srussell0018 |
| quote: | Originally posted by The17sss
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mmmm a bit fatter, but close. |
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| Joss Weatherby |
| quote: | Originally posted by igottaknow
parent's basement clause? |
Living someplace other than bum county, no-where USA clause?
, even in my city you can pretty much get anywhere by bus fairly easily. When I was working a number of people commuted to work on bus and bike. |
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| srussell0018 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Joss Weatherby
Living someplace other than bum county, no-where USA clause?
, even in my city you can pretty much get anywhere by bus fairly easily. When I was working a number of people commuted to work on bus and bike. |
Prove it. What's your address? |
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| Zyklon_Jay |
| when you were working people...wait. |
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| raveed |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jackson
I'm expecting questions such as:
"Why do you want to do a Ph.D?"
"Why do you want to do THIS Ph.D?"
"Why do you want to study here?" |
I am applying to Business school this fall and, while I am fairly certain that what business schools look for is very different from what a school would expect from a PH.D candidate, you should expect to be able to demonstrate the following:
- An excellent working knowledge of the field that you plan to write your thesis on as well as why you chose that particular field
- A list of your past accomplishments with an emphasis on those that you are especially proud of
- A crystal clear (can't emphasize that enough) sense of direction of what you envision yourself doing 5 years down the line (short term goal) and 10 years down the line (long term goal)
- A good knowledge about the culture of the school (you should be able to talk as if you know the school inside out : networking with former and current alumni is a great way to get acquainted with the program aside from individual research)
- How your experience and your personality can fits with the culture of the school
- Make sure you have a great list of questions to ask your interviewer that cater to how the program is the best option for you to succeed. If you know who your interviewer will be beforehand, make sure you look up his or her profile and study his or her background and try displaying a genuine curiosity about how they went on to accomplish what they did.
Whatever you do , make sure you don't ask generic questions just for the sake of asking - i'm talking about questions such as - what is your school famous for , what is the minimum grade cut off, why should i come study here (about the last one - you should already know why you want to study here while the other examples are areas that you can readily find out about on the internet) It surprises me when I hear potential applicants asking admissions officers these questions.
Basically, if you can demonstrate a genuine sense of ambition and sincerity about why you want to study at this school and how you can contribute to the school, you should be a strong candidate.
All the best. |
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| igottaknow |
| quote: | Originally posted by Zyklon_Jay
when you were working people...wait. |
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| Moongoose |
| quote: | Originally posted by The17sss
I was telling banora the other day that when I interview someone, if it's like the 2nd interview I do a lunch meeting. As we walk to the parking lot I'll say, "Do you mind driving?" I like to see how they keep the inside of their car... if it's messy as I know they're probably a relatively unorganized or lazy person. I know that sounds like a generalization, and I don't base a hiring decision on it. It's just something for me to add to the mental rolodex. Mostly, it's for my own personal amusement; the look of utter panic on the faces of those who know their cars look like a tornado went through it is hilarious. They feel like they can't say no when I ask too. Gotta keep myself entertained sometimes, you know? :p |
Are either extremes bad though? Meaning, yes if the person is sloppy with their car its bad, but is it also a bad sign if the car is too perfect? If yes i need to re-evaluate my priorities...or get myself a steady girlfriend :(
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And when asked in an interview what my biggest flaw is, my goto answer is that my mind and my mouth arent always in sync and that at times one will start overtaking the other and i end up withmy foot in my mouth....though i point out that theat never happens at seriously important meeting :D |
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| srussell0018 |
| quote: | Originally posted by The17sss
I was telling banora the other day that when I interview someone, if it's like the 2nd interview I do a lunch meeting. As we walk to the parking lot I'll say, "Do you mind driving?" I like to see how they keep the inside of their car... if it's messy as I know they're probably a relatively unorganized or lazy person. I know that sounds like a generalization, and I don't base a hiring decision on it. It's just something for me to add to the mental rolodex. Mostly, it's for my own personal amusement; the look of utter panic on the faces of those who know their cars look like a tornado went through it is hilarious. They feel like they can't say no when I ask too. Gotta keep myself entertained sometimes, you know? :p |
What if they drive a nice car that is well kept inside, but as soon as they turn it on, some Rick Astley comes blaring out of their speakers? Immediate job offer right?
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| gmilf |
| quote: | Originally posted by The17sss
I was telling banora the other day that when I interview someone, if it's like the 2nd interview I do a lunch meeting. As we walk to the parking lot I'll say, "Do you mind driving?" I like to see how they keep the inside of their car... if it's messy as I know they're probably a relatively unorganized or lazy person. I know that sounds like a generalization, and I don't base a hiring decision on it. It's just something for me to add to the mental rolodex. Mostly, it's for my own personal amusement; the look of utter panic on the faces of those who know their cars look like a tornado went through it is hilarious. They feel like they can't say no when I ask too. Gotta keep myself entertained sometimes, you know? :p |
I debated this with her, while both of us would have to come up with an excuse quickly. A lot of interviews have at least one odd question or thing to prove. My last one asked how I've made the world a better place to live in. I played the time-traveler historian card.
"Well, I have done a lot of volunteer work, but how can anyone know what kind of impact it has on the world as a whole. Perhaps I saved a child's life who grows up to be a killer. They looked scared but all but one laughed." (She was the one who asked the question) I don't know how I got that job. |
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| Lilith |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jackson
Hey,
So i've managed to get through to the final 6 applicants and have an interview for a funded Ph.D. at my university in 2 weeks. Have been given 10 scientific papers to read and need to revise general science questions that might be thrown my way. But I was wondering if you guys have any general tips that you might be able to give me on interview techniques, general questions they might ask etc... I'm trying to build up a database of questions they might ask so I don't get caught out.
Cheers. |
Being that its probably more of a laboratory environment you may want to tailor yourself to suit, by not wearing a suit and going for subdued formal in trousers, tie and conservative shirt. If you come across as a suit it may be taken that you're more interested in the business than the research side of things.
Be polite, even if the interview seems to be leaning towards the informal and make sure you research who you'll be talking to and punch in some pertinent questions about the job and an interest in the work environment you'll be employed in.
Course, I cant really give you a lot of advice in the area of higher education as its diametrically different to private business I'm more familiar with, Lira might have something more in that area.
(But don't dress like him! :p) |
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