So today I was walking through the business building, and couldn’t help noticing several people decked out in suits carrying that trademark leather portfolio. And of course I knew exactly where they were going– to an interview.
Smeal really pushes us as students to aggressively seek internships and full time employment. The dean, faculty, and staff, all try to imprint in us the importance of killer resumes, and awesome interviewing skills. I always thought it was a little much.
Then in talking with my dad about interviews and the like. I said that Smeal really harps about practice, practice, practice when it comes to interviewing, and that I didn’t think it was necessary. He told me that I may be surprised as to how bad a lot of people are at interviewing.
I guess it’s something we take for granted; the fact that we have significantly better resumes and interviewing skills than a lot of other people, even older adults who are already in the workforce! Although, most of us end up interviewing on campus, against other students from Smeal. So you end up running against kids of the same caliber anyways. All the more reason to refine your resume and interviewing skills!