ES2007S has covered many topics and I have to say that I am generally aware of the various “points to take note of”. For example, I have been doing part time jobs since I was 16, hence my cover letter and resume have been constantly updated since then. I had overcome my fear of presenting in front of a crowd some time ago too. Nevertheless, I have still benefitted from this course as it fine-tuned all the skills and knowledge I already have.
If I must choose one area, I feel that I have learnt the most regarding interview skills through this course. Going for interviews have been one of my greatest fear because I have had bad past experiences. I have been stumped by various “weird” questions and obviously, the interview did not go too well. Through the mock interview practice session, my group has analyzed numerous difficult questions and I am confident of tackling them during my future interviews. I am thankful to Fiona who has contributed many fantastic ideas/ways of tackling them.
Through Nixon, Xinyu and Victor’s peer teaching session, I have noted a couple of things. First would be that black socks are just as important! I am aware that my dressing to the interview will affect the boss’s first impression of me, but I guess I neglected the smallest detail about my socks. The other would be that to always prepare before going for any interview. I was probably too lazy or stubborn who thinks that I know it all and do not need to prepare for interviews. I am glad I changed. I had recently gone for an interview, I am glad I did my homework and I could answer their questions relevant to the company.
In conclusion, I would like to thank Dr Jaidev and my peers who helped me improve these life skills. It has been a fun and exciting learning experience.
Hey Charles,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliment on my good ideas (although I think my ideas weren't that fantastic actually HAHA)! Honestly, I do not think that your interview skills are bad as I personally felt that you performed great during the mock interview sessions!
Actually, I agree with you that the first impression is very important. In fact, I think that the photo used in the resume plays a very big role in determining if one gets selected to go down for an interview or not too! So yes, always dress smart, prepare and research thoroughly to ace that interview! :D
Are you sure your interview skills aren't good? Your presentation skills are top-notch though. Anyway you are right in the sense that appearance matters for job interviews. I have worked briefly as an admin assistant in HR Department and my boss always tells me what she thinks of each applicant's job interview. I remember there was once interview in which the applicant dress sloppily and my boss immediately thought of him as a lazy and irresponsible person. So do take note of your appearance when you go for job interview.
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you Charles.
ReplyDeleteFinally I decided to look up Murphy's Law. "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong"
ReplyDeleteHaha. I am glad that you had some takeaway from our peer teaching. You are an awesome classmate. The experiences and perspectives you shared in class are really helpful.
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