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Interview
We just did a huge batch of resumes and here is what I noticed:
1) School
2) GPA
3) Standardized Test Scores (SAT, GMAT, etc.)
4) Work Experience
5) Do they seem like they'd enjoy this based on resume?
6) Do they seem like they would be willing to fight for this job?
People were dinged and rejected for all sorts of small things. If you list that you were on the Dean's List except for your last year, you're out. If you had high scores but a low GPA, you're out. You get the picture.
From the first and second round of interviews:
1) Be sincere. I hate these bullshit answers you kids give about how your biggest fault is you work hard.
2) Sell yourself. Don't look at the ground but at me. Don't tell me how you hated your former employer, etc.
3) Look like you can handle it. I got so upset with one person not answering my questions about what they thought their role would be (simple question) I asked him to do a multiplication in his head (he won't be coming back).
To anyone else who is interviewing now is the season where a lot of job offers are coming in if you've gotten past the 1st and 2nd rounds. Good luck.
-Rudey
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