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Interviewing Tips for Industry

Presenter
January 22, 2016
Abstract
Whether you are applying for an internship or full-time job, the interview is one of the most important parts of the application process. This workshop will outline the different types of interviews and questions you can expect, how to best prepare and succeed in your interview, and provide you with suggested strategies you can use to answer some of the most commonly asked interview questions. Whitney has been a Career Counselor in the CSE Career Center at the University of Minnestota since the fall of 2011. Her passions lie in helping students discover their skills and interests, understand how to navigate the career development and job search process, and connecting them to resources and opportunities that will help them be successful. In addition to working in the CSE Career Center, Whitney is President-Elect for the Minnesota College and University Career Services Association (MCUCSA) and Co-Chairs the MCUCSA Communication Committee. She has also served as Chair-Elect and Co-Chair of the Government and Nonprofit Career Fair Committee from 2012-2013 and been in two board positions for the Minnesota College Personnel Association. She received her B.A. in Communication Studies from Gustavus Adolphus College and M.S. in Counseling and Student Personnel from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Away from campus, Whitney enjoys all things Minnesota, including the North Shore, state parks, anything Swedish, and spending time running, biking, hiking, and fishing outdoors with her husband and rescue dog, Charli.