Career Fair and Interviewing

Overall I was fairly happy with how the Career Fair went. I got to talk to a few companies I was really interested in. My only complaint: the long lines! I definitely waited in one line at least 12 people deep to talk to one company. However, the conversation was definitely worth it. 🙂

Now I’m worrying about interviews. I have one tomorrow and there are a lot more steps involved than I thought. Last night I had to fill out a very detailed history of my school, and work, and provide enough personal information and references so that they could provide background checks. Then, tonight, there was a “Meet & Greet” with employees and recent WPI alums working there. I really enjoyed this part exactly. It was a really relaxed way to get to know people and hear a lot of first hand experiences. I love that I’m getting the chance to ask questions and hear personal experiences so I really know what I’m getting myself into. I’ve had some scary surprises in jobs in the past; One summer I signed up to be a math tutor and some how got roped into teaching the ukulele as well to a bunch of 12 year olds. (I had never even seen one before). So, needless to say, I don’t want a surprise like that in my Career. Tomorrow is the actual interview. I know that I have an hour long “assessment test” on the computer, and then two 30 minute interviews. I’m a little anxious, but not too worried. I’m looking up possible interview questions tonight so I  can be prepared if I get asked them tomorrow.

However, even though I’m excited about interviewing, I’m trying to remember that I need to keep looking for jobs. It’s smart to look for a variety of opportunities and not to just put all of your eggs in one basket.

Best of luck to everyone else interviewing this week. 🙂