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Job Interview

Submit a resume and cover letter and interview for a mock position.

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About this event

Job Interview contestants submit a one-page resume and cover letter for a mock position announced each year, then complete a 10-minute professional interview with judges. Scoring covers resume quality, cover letter quality, professional appearance, verbal communication, non-verbal cues, and quality of responses. The STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is essential for behavioral questions.

What's on the test

Resume writing (one page, bullet format, quantified achievements)Cover letter format and contentSTAR method for behavioral questionsCommon interview questions and strong answersResearching the role and companyProfessional attire standardsHandshake, posture, and eye contactAsking good questions at the endFollow-up thank-you note

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