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Edison
State Business Management Student Khalia Free is
interviewed by DAP Products, Inc.
Human Resource Manager and Edison
State Alumni Betsy Frappier.
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Edison State Business Students Prepare for
Job Interviews
“Tell me about yourself,” are words that many new graduates will hear
as they sit down for a job interview. But are graduates prepared to
answer this along with several additional questions aimed at
determining their skillset, adaptability, and personality?
To become better prepared for job interviews, students in the Edison
State Business Capstone class recently sat face-to-face with local
business professionals for mock interviews.
This year is the fourth year for the event, which prepares students for
the interview process, and ultimately, securing employment upon
graduating.
“The mock interview event exposes our students to invaluable, real-life
experience in interviewing,” said Sandra Streitenberger, Associate
Professor of Accounting and Business.
Leading up to the event students were provided with the basics of
interviewing: providing a good first impression, offering a solid
handshake, smiling, and speaking clearly and directly. The importance
of verbal and nonverbal communication was also discussed at length in
class.
During the event, students were paired with professionals who
interviewed them just as they would potential employees. The
interviewers offered positive comments, opportunities for improvement,
and suggestions for each answer the student provided. Similar to a real
job interview, students were also critiqued on their professional
appearance and soft skills.
“This practice enables students to learn how to answer difficult
questions, develop interview strategies, improve their communication
skills, and reduce their stress before an actual job interview,” added
Streitenberger.
“Participation in this event lends students a safe environment to
practice and fine-tune their interviewing skills as they prepare to
graduate and seek employment within the community.”
A total of twenty-two area businesses were represented in the mock
interview process including, A.M. Leonard, City of Piqua, City of
Sidney, City of Troy, DAP Products, Inc., Emerson Commercial &
Residential Solutions, Franklin University, Goodbaby International–
Evenflo, Hobart Service Division, Honda, ITW Food Equipment Group, ITW
Warwash Division, Kettering Health Network, Midmark, Minster Bank,
Norcold–Gettysburg, Premier Health–UVMC, Scott Family McDonalds,
Speedway, LLC, Troy Chamber, Wayne HealthCare, and Weissbrod
Consultants.
The mock interview event is sponsored by Franklin University and
incrementally funded by a Perkins Grant.
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