On this episode we’ll talk about how to recover from a bad job interview. So you just had a terrible student affairs interview? You probably feel like crap right now. It’s okay, we’ve all been there before.
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On this episode we’ll talk about how to answer the question “What do you do?” If you’re in between jobs, currently looking, or about to graduate from your grad program it’s hard to answer the question “what do you do?” Of course this is easier when you’re in the company of friends or other student affairs professionals. These are colleagues that you can relate and emote with. However answering this question for those outside of higher education can be a bit challenging.
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On this episode we’ll talk about how to follow up on your student affairs job application. Shotgun Theory: It’s the theory that I’ve relied on to get as many student affairs interview opportunities as I can. Shotgun Theory is: the more shots you take, the more likely you are to hit.
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On this episode we’ll talk about How to answer question “Why do you want to work here?” So…. Why do you want to work here? For many job seekers this is going to be the inevitable first question. Seems pretty simple right? You should just respond “Because you have an opening and I need a job.” Right? Wrong.
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On today’s show we’ll talk about the interview question “tell me about your greatest weakness?” If you’ve been on any interview in the past, then you know what it’s like to be bombarded by a slew of questions. One of the most challenging ones is: “tell me about your greatest weakness.” This can be a difficult question to answer for some.
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The final round student affairs interview is the culmination of your long search process. You’ve successfully navigated past the 1st round phone screen. You’ve spoken to the hiring manager and select members of the committee. Now you’re at that critical stage: the final round interview. Deep down you’re panicking. But you don’t have to. Thousands of student affairs professionals are in the same place right now. They are all finalists in their job searches. However, only a few will be selected to receive the offer. Navigating the final round student affairs interview can be tough. But it doesn’t have to be.
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On today’s show we’ll talk about the on-campus interview. What is an on-campus interview? So you’ve sent in your application, you’ve gotten a response, and you’ve connected with the hiring manger over the phone. Great! You’ve gotten past the first round of the student affairs interview! They even said that they would get back to you within a week. Surprise! They got back to you the next day! They want you to come to campus to meet everyone else! You’re at critical time in the student affairs job search. The on-campus interview!
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Many enter the student affairs interview not knowing if it’ll end in their favor. Though there are certain magical times when they do. That’s when the interview feels less formal and more casual. It feels less like an interview and more like a conversation. In fact it feels like you are having a good time with some future new colleagues. That’s when you know your interview went well. So, here are some great signs that you’ve nailed your student affairs interview. Let’s address body language. One of the things that demonstrates the search committee is resonating with what your saying is by examining their body language.
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Many student affairs professionals prepare for setting up and succeeding at the interview. But not many spend time actually preparing to close out an interview. So, I am often asked “What do I do at the end?” The answer to how you “close out a student affairs interview” is not a simple one. Because what you do specifically in your situation depends on at least three things.
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On today’s show we’ll talk about what you shouldn’t say during an interview. Student affairs interviews are already incredibly challenging. There great tips out there for what you SHOULD say during an interview. These cover how you should prepare for regularly asked interview questions. But there are also certain things that you just shouldn’t DO in any interview. This episode will cover what you SHOULDN’T do during the student affairs job interview. This episode will also cover how you can pivot during your conversation. This is done in order to present your best self.
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On today’s show we’ll talk about first round interviews. Most job applicants will need to get through a first round interview. Sometimes that happens in person. But most of the time it happens over the phone. Or it happens via a video through Zoom, Skype, Hangouts or any online platform. The medium doesn’t matter. Doing well at the first round interview is key. It’s key because this is the first step in progressing through the process and the search. That means that all job seekers – including entry level student affairs professionals - will need to adequately prepare for the first round interview. This episode will help you determine two of the most common types of first round interviews.
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