Throughout my time at Grove City College, I have had the opportunity to interview with many different people and companies. I interviewed for the E+I Fellows program last fall with an organization called Deep Freeze Skating Club, which ended up getting me an internship with the skating club for the semester. But even before I had the opportunity to interview with Deep Freeze, I was interviewing as soon as I walked into the room on the E+I Fellows Preview Night.
At the E+I Fellows Preview Night, tables were set up all around the Rathburn Great Room with companies looking to hire interns for the semester. Each company was different and was looking for interns to fill different roles in their company. These roles ranged from graphic designers to software developers to communication specialists. I talked to a few different companies where I had to try and “sell” myself. I handed out resumes loaded with experiences, qualities, and achievements, but it wasn’t just the resumes that these companies were looking for. They were looking for people who were passionate and excited, along with possessing the skills they were looking for.
These “interviews” consist of trying to prove why you are the right person for the job. The business owners may ask you different questions that you have to answer, and often they are looking for a certain type of response to see if you will fit their needs. As someone who doesn’t like talking about myself all that much, sometimes I find it hard to convey all of my skills and abilities in just a few minutes of talking. Not only are there a lot of other people walking around making noise, but it can be nerve-wrecking talking to someone who may potentially want to hire you.
Ultimately, interviewing is all about “selling yourself” to a company, proving that you fit their needs and you can contribute significantly to their business. I am grateful for my interview experiences, even if they all don’t end in an internship or job opportunity.
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