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Originally Posted by ayeckley
Just for grins, what did your "ratio" turn out to be?
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I applied to 13 places (all places I really wanted to work), was interviewed by 5, had offers from 3. 1 company reneged on their offer for economic reasons, the other offer was laughable. The final one was perfect, great pay, great benefits, great work atmosphere, great area.
I'll share some advice, that I think allowed for me to have a greater 'ratio' than you all described.
Try to dominate the interview, ask important questions, exude confidence, and most importantly be yourself.
Talk of your achievements with pride, don't ever downplay yourself.
Look at the faces of the non-management employees, and see if they are happy - it's likely that if they are all downtrodden.... you will be too.
There is one bad thing IMO that FIRST cultivates in its students, and that is that everybody is a winner and that success is realized just by attempt. This is so not true in the real world, that type of philosophy in an interview is going to lead you out the door. Don't go into these interviews thinking they will just know you, you have very little time to describe yourself. Most of what they will take from you is not what you say, but how you say it.
CD should consider a more formal job board like JaneYoung has suggested. I came here and posted as if it was one, and was met with great hostility. This would be a wonderful place for employers to meet potential hires.