{"id":225,"date":"2010-01-22T12:30:57","date_gmt":"2010-01-22T19:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/careerservices\/?p=225"},"modified":"2010-01-22T12:30:57","modified_gmt":"2010-01-22T19:30:57","slug":"you-play-like-you-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/careerservices\/2010\/01\/22\/you-play-like-you-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"You Play Like you Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Posted by Kelsey Johnson, Career Services Career Assistant, and OSU Senior<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_226\" class=\"wp-caption thumbnail alignright\" style=\"width: 226px;\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-226\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/careerservices\/files\/2010\/01\/football-226x300.jpg\" alt=\"He practices.  And so should you!\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/277\/files\/2010\/01\/football-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/277\/files\/2010\/01\/football.JPG 773w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">He practices.  And so should you!<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n<p>Anxiety and excitement are common human experiences.\u00a0 Often they go hand in hand.\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s preparing for a date or for a big game, there\u2019s a desire to impress and\/or live up to one\u2019s potential. Interviews work in much the same manner. Typically, if a student is preparing for an interview, it means that their initial contact with the employer, grad panel, or supervisor (via networking, cover letter, resume, etc) has succeeded in sparking an interest in what else they may have to offer. \u00a0Therefore, being able to communicate your skills, abilities, and experiences in a professional and timely manner is important for winning over potential managers. \u00a0Unfortunately, this is not as easy as it sounds.\u00a0 Still, many students believe they can walk into an interview and \u201cwow\u201d any employer, just by being their normal \u201cfabulous\u201d selves. Well, news flash! Unless you are Bill Gates (and you don\u2019t need a job), the chances of anyone \u201cwowing\u201d an employer <em>without <\/em>preparation is pretty slim, especially in today\u2019s competitive job market.\u00a0 As the old but true clich\u00e9 goes: you play like you practice.\u00a0 So come down and practice!<\/p>\n<p>Career Services offers mock interviews which can focus on a variety of student goals.\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re interviewing for grad school, an internship, or your dream job, we\u2019ll work with you one-on-one to make sure you don\u2019t sell yourself short.\u00a0 Mock interviews can last from 20 minutes to an hour and typically involve common questions asked by employers, such as \u201cTell me about yourself\u201d, \u201cWhat is your greatest strength\/weakness?\u201d, \u201cDo you feel your grades accurately represent your abilities? Why or Why Not?\u201d, and numerous others. We also provide various help sheets that give quick tips for different interview types and\/or settings.\u00a0 In addition, we provide a list of common questions to ask employers as well as tips for follow-up interviews and thank you notes. So don\u2019t be shy. Come on by and make an appointment to ensure your interview success. \u00a0541-737-4085<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Posted by Kelsey Johnson, Career Services Career Assistant, and OSU Senior Anxiety and excitement are common human experiences.\u00a0 Often they go hand in hand.\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s preparing for a date or for a big game, there\u2019s a desire to impress and\/or live up to one\u2019s potential. Interviews work in much the same manner. 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