When going to an interview, many people find themselves in a state of stress, anxiety, even fear. However, if you follow the five simple tips below for your interview, you will be much more prepared.
› Know about the company you are interviewing for; do your research!
› Be prepared to answer questions regarding short and long term goals.
› Role play with a friend, significant other, loved one, etc., common interview questions.
› Create a list of questions to bring into the interview.
› Dress for success.
The more you know and the better prepared you are, the higher your chances of scoring that job you have always wanted!
Career Resources
Career Service Assistance
Grantham University has in place dedicated Student Progress Representatives (SPR) who offer career service assistance to help a student with his/her career, educational, and most importantly, career placement needs. These dedicated SPRs offer confidential career service assistance to help a student if he/she has career and educational concerns and issues with which he/she wants assistance. The process will encourage a student to think about where he/she has been, where he/she is now and where he/she wants to go. All of these "destination points" lead to the conversations, strategies, activities, and experiences a student wants to pursue to make sound career decisions.
The assistance that a student receives includes, but isn’t limited to, the following: resume assistance, cover letter assistance, interviewing assistance, thank you letter assistance, and job search coaching. The assistance that a student receives through their SPR is unique to his/her own needs, goals, and situations. Although the SPRs who offer career advice will not make decisions for the student, the student can rely on these designated SPRs to support, guide, and challenge as he/she formulates and pursues career goals.
Career Resources
Take the next step with your Online Degree
Creating resumes and searching for jobs can be overwhelming and time consuming; that is why Grantham University has created a Career Resource Center. From resume writing tips to job hunting, you can access it all with the click of a button. You've invested a lot of time and effort into earning your degree, and Grantham wants you to make the most of it.
Resume Builders
- Dushkin Resume Builder - This resume builder is completely free of charge. Students can build basic resumes in chronological or functional format. When the resume is complete, the student can print it out for use.
- Emurse.com - Emurse.com allows students to create and maintain a resume that is hosted online and is available for download in any needed format. With a free account, a student can create and store up to two resumes, choose from two different resume templates and host one resume on the Web. For a $25 or $99 per year subscription, students will have more resume formatting options along with the ability to create, store and host more resumes.
Resume Help
Nothing helps more while searching for the perfect position than a good clean resume. Let us help you get started with some Resume Tips and Examples.
Cover Letter
One of the most common items people forget to send with their resume to a potential employer is a cover letter. Hopefully, we can remove this stumbling block with our Cover Letter Tips and Examples.
Interviewing Help
The cover letter and the resume worked! Now you're in the hot seat. We have compiled a list of common Interview Questions to help you prepare.
Thank You Notes
After meeting with a potential employer, it is always a good idea to send them a letter thanking them for their time. It's also a great way to help them remember you. Take a look at our Thank You Note Tips and Examples.
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Career Assessment Tests
- Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential (MAPP): MAPP is a personal assessment that takes 15 minutes to complete. MAPP identifies a person's true motivations toward work and matches them to job categories where they best fit. Students can complete the MAPP Assessment and receive a free MAPP Sample report and 5 free Job Matches. Students will then have the option to purchase a more comprehensive assessment, with prices ranging from $19.95 to $129.95.
- Keirsey Temperament Sorter II® (KTS®-II): KTS®-II is a 70-question personality instrument that helps individuals discover their personality type. This insight is useful when selecting a career or choosing a work environment. Upon completing the questions, the student will be given an overview of their personality type and may purchase a more in-depth report ranging from $4.95 to $19.95.
Stats on Regional Employment across the United States
Before accepting a job offer, research what others are making in your career field in the area. Check our page on Employment Information.
Job Related Search Web sites
Career Search engines are shown for your convenience. Grantham University shows no preference to any sites listed. If we're missing an important site Contact Us and we will do our best to add it.
Careers in Project Management
Are you trying to decide if project management is the right career field for you? The Careers in Project Management PowerPoint presentation will provide you with an overview of project management, your career options, and how to prepare for a project management career.
Click here to download this presentation.
Benefits of Working for the Government
The Benefits of Federal Service PowerPoint presentation will walk you through the advantages of working for the federal government, along with tips on conducting a federal job search and building an effective government resume.
Click here to download this presentation.
Drake Beam Morin Career Services
Grantham students and graduates have access to Drake Beam Morin Career Services (DBM). DBM provides you with the tools you need to help you make career choices. Resume writing and interviewing tips, resume posting, networking with other professionals and career assessment tests are some of the tools and services that DBM provides. Sign up at www.dbmcareerservices.com today. The Grantham University security key is: Grantham00317.
MentorNet
Grantham students can participate in MentorNet’s one-on-one e-mentoring program, which pairs students with mentors in their field of interest. Your mentor will be there to answer questions, provide valuable guidance, and career-related advice. To join MentorNet, go to www.mentornet.net/join.
Career Planning Assistance: Grantham University's dedicated Career Service Assistance group can help you with your career preparation from resumes and cover letters to what to wear to an interview. If you need help with career planning, please Contact Us.
