Matthew Warzel Featured in Another Rutgers University Article!

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 — 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁.

Please check out this fantastic article by Rutgers University with our president, Matt Warzel, as a contributor – 𝟪 𝖨𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗌𝗁𝗂𝗉 𝖨𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗐 𝖳𝗂𝗉𝗌, 𝖠𝖼𝖼𝗈𝗋𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗈 𝖧𝗂𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖤𝗑𝗉𝖾𝗋𝗍𝗌

🎓I was fortunate enough to be featured in another Rutgers University article about 𝟪 𝖨𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗌𝗁𝗂𝗉 𝖨𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗐 𝖳𝗂𝗉𝗌, 𝖠𝖼𝖼𝗈𝗋𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗈 𝖧𝗂𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖤𝗑𝗉𝖾𝗋𝗍𝗌

Congratulations! You’ve made it to one of the final rounds of the internship application process: the internship interview. But do you know how to prepare? What questions should you know how to answer? Do you know what experience you can talk about? What skills are hiring managers looking for? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered with top internship interview tips from hiring experts.

𝘔𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦?

My coaching philosophy is all about helping you find answers rooted in truth. We start with your genuine feelings, then work together to shape your response so it avoids red flags while still selling your strengths—and without any fibbing. We don’t memorize answers; instead, we craft a story for each one, using your resume as a crib sheet. Align those cause-effect statements we build in the resume to fill in the middle details. Give them the resume as the meal, let them bring the chef (you) over to discuss ingredients (the hows).

And how? We begin by creating resume statements with a cause-effect structure, which serve as springboards for interview answers. During the interview, we dive into the details, explaining how you moved from cause to effect, leaving the real substance for the conversation. The resume should appeal to everyone—from recruiters and hiring managers to ATS systems—while the interview is your chance to present the work behind your achievements. This approach follows the fundamental storytelling technique: beginning, middle, end (story) = problem, action, result (resume sentence).

1. Research, Research, Research

What You Need to Know About the Company

Matthew Warzel, certified professional resume writer and former Fortune 500 recruiter, recommends his best internship interview tips on what to research:

• Mission, values, and overall culture: Understanding these aspects helps you align your values with the company’s and communicate how they would be a good fit.
• Product, services, and target audience: This knowledge showcases your enthusiasm and dedication to the industry.
• Recent news, press releases, or significant achievements or challenges: This demonstrates your awareness of the company’s current position and allows you to ask insightful questions during the interview.
• Competitors and market positions: Understanding the company’s competitors and market position is beneficial, demonstrating your industry knowledge and ability to think strategically.
• Interviewers: If you know the name of who’s interviewing you, this can provide valuable insights into their professional background and roles within the company. This knowledge allows you to establish a connection during the interview and your responses accordingly.

“By investing time and effort in learning about the company, students can showcase their enthusiasm, preparedness, and genuine interest in the position, leaving a positive impression on the interviewers,” Warzel says.

3. Know What Kinds of Experience to Talk About

Identifying Your Skills From Your Experiences

What kinds of skills should you share? Warzel gives some examples of skills you might have from everyday student experiences:

“Students can discuss group projects or coursework that required teamwork, problem-solving, or leadership skills, highlighting their ability to collaborate effectively and deliver results,” he says. “Additionally, participation in clubs, organizations, or sports teams can showcase qualities like communication, time management, and dedication. Volunteering experiences can demonstrate their commitment to community service, adaptability, and empathy.”

4. Show You’re a Quick Learner

Warzel adds that you can also mention times you’ve gone out of your way to find learning opportunities, such as “attending workshops, participating in online courses, or engaging in self-study, can further emphasize their commitment to continuous learning.”

6. Ask Questions

“By asking thoughtful questions, students can demonstrate their engagement, curiosity, and proactive approach to understanding the internship opportunity, leaving a lasting impression on the hiring managers and recruiters,” Warzel says.

Check out the article link below! 👇👇👇

https://careers.newark.rutgers.edu/blog/2023/10/14/personality-career-quiz/

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