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How to Prepare
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How to research?
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research
- company background, marketing, products, visions, recent activities
- be familiar with the job functions, required skills
- what to ask during Q&A
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resume
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KNOW my resume
- professional experience, skills
- personality, strength, weakness...
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What to wear?
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company dress code
- formal dressing in finance, business, law, luxury...
- less formal dressing
- NO sleeping PJ
- make sure to clean up myself, put on a bit makeup
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How to setup?
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environment
- clean background setting
- face the center, distance from the camera, not too far, not too close
- great daylight or soft lighting
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computer device
- clear camera view, clear audio sound
- stable internet connection
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account
- with a professional username and profile photo
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How to rehearse?
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record myself
- comfortable speech pace, tones, avoid any weird breaks or tags
- practice naturally speaking, not intentionally reciting
- mock interview with friends, alumni, or career center specialists
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After the Interview
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Keep in touch
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a thank-you note
- send on the day after/at the night of the same day to thank for hiring manager's time, refreshing his or her memory
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a follow-up email
- if haven't heard back for a week or longer
- even if rejected, try to send another email if you have updates on your resume to share or ask about any future/new opportunities
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Self-reflection
- summarize the interview questions, save for future practice