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post #1 of 8
5/14/10 at 11:19am
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Any tips or pointers?
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post #2 of 8
5/14/10 at 11:23am
interview a few phones and pick one. How hard could that be? Find a quiet spot with no distractions don't be too tempted to have a pile of notes or your computer in front of you so you can just read off answers DO act as though it were a real live person interview. Consider even addressing an object, picture of the person, even your own reflection in a mirror. Humans need eye contact. I've even found a random picture of a dude off the internet and looked at it while talking because it helps
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post #3 of 8
5/14/10 at 12:11pm
Do a search, noob. There are a couple of threads on this very topic already.
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post #4 of 8
5/14/10 at 12:17pm
In your case, don't be yourself.

That and sit up straight, be dressed professionally, and smile. It all comes through on the phone.
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post #5 of 8
5/14/10 at 1:12pm
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Originally Posted by Master-Classter View Post
I've even found a random picture of a dude off the internet and looked at it while talking because it helps

And this is precisely why I dont post my ugly mug on WAYWT

  • Prepare like you would any normal interview. Have your resume in front of you so you know whats on there, don't try and go from memory.

  • And make sure you smile . Its true, you can hear a smile through the phone and it directly affects the sound and tone of your voice. Even if you feel cheesy as hell, it helps.
  • Get comfortable. I walk around and pace.
  • Make sure you send a thank you note afterwards or at the very least an email afterwards. Yes, even for a phone interview.
  • Probably most important, close the deal. ASK when you can come for an in person interview. Make them be the ones to tell you no. Of course, you're the conne-man, asking and being rejected comes natural
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post #6 of 8
5/14/10 at 3:31pm
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I thought it went pretty well. They discussed a second interview, which I would have to fly home for. But the fact that they brought it up is giving me hope. I tried to sell my communications (particularly writing) skills, enthusiasm, things like that.
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post #7 of 8
5/14/10 at 4:00pm
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Good and bad news. Good news, the folks who conducted the interview went into my contact's office and said they were really impressed. Apparently, I knocked off at least one other person they were considering (and he was an experienced state legislature employee). But...my competition consists of two recent MPP/MPA grads from Syracuse's Maxwell School, along with one or two from UAlbany's Rockefeller School (which is quite good and well-respected by the Albany insiders). I'm still holding out hope at this point, and maybe I'll make it to the next round. Even if I don't get it the plus is that they're looking to hire half a dozen people within the next several months. Now that they know I'm a great candidate, maybe I can finagle my way into one of those jobs.
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post #8 of 8
5/15/10 at 12:26pm
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Originally Posted by Connemara View Post
Good and bad news. Good news, the folks who conducted the interview went into my contact's office and said they were really impressed. Apparently, I knocked off at least one other person they were considering (and he was an experienced state legislature employee). But...my competition consists of two recent MPP/MPA grads from Syracuse's Maxwell School, along with one or two from UAlbany's Rockefeller School (which is quite good and well-respected by the Albany insiders).

I'm still holding out hope at this point, and maybe I'll make it to the next round. Even if I don't get it the plus is that they're looking to hire half a dozen people within the next several months. Now that they know I'm a great candidate, maybe I can finagle my way into one of those jobs.
Good luck! As you know, Syracuse is consistently ranked number one, and their grads tend to do very well; however, OSU is very good, too. All the best...
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