Straight From the Employer

Interview Do's & Don'ts

 

The Grand Hyatt Denver's Top 10 Pet-Peeves of On-Campus Interviews
 
Lisa from Hyatt 

1. Use of unprofessional language or slang (awesome, like, ridiculous, sweet, etc)
2. Unprofessional dress 
3. Chewing gum
4. Interrupting interviewer
5. Speaking negatively about previous employer
6. Lack of enthusiasm
7. Little or no eye contact
8. Poor handshake
9. When asked why candidate is interested in position, he/she answers with "I just need a job."  (Or any variation of this)
10.Insincerity, lack of confidence, or overconfidence  

Lisa Browning
Employment Manager
Grand Hyatt Denver		  
  
Tips from Accenture

 

Janna from Accenture 

1.Take time to research the company and the position that you are interviewing for.  Understand why you would be a good fit and be able to articulate that to the interviewer.
2. When an interview is deemed "business casual", err on the side of more formal than less formal.  This is your opportunity to leave a lasting impression, and you want it to be the right one. :)
3. Bring questions for the employer! If this is truly a potential career opportunity for you, you should have PLENTY of questions you want answered, and typically all interviewers will ask if you have any topics you want to cover.  This is your chance to learn more about the company, what it can offer you, AND impress your interviewer with all the research you have done!
 

Jana Hatchett 
Seattle/Denver Entry Level Recruiting Lead
Accenture 

 

 

Thoughts from Agilent Technologies

 

Alan from Agilent 

1. Several of us are really annoyed when a student is late for an interview.  If you are late, acknowledge the fact and apologize.
2. My pet peeve is resumes that do not show the GPA. Like most employers, we have guidelines as to minimum GPA, so we need this information.
3. Another resume related issue that I have is resumes that have no objective or summary statement.  I can’t place you (and may not interview you) if I don’t know what you want to do or what you enjoy doing.

 

Alan Nelson
c/o
Agilent Technologies		  
  
Charles Schwab and "A Sense of Fit"

 

 Angela from Charles Schwab

 

 “I find that students are most successful in an interview when they have a good sense of the company and how they may fit with the company's culture and position requirements, and then they work to "sell" that during the interview.”

 

Therefore, students should prepare for an interview by
1. Reading the company's website & other online sources
2. Speaking to CSU alumni who work at that company
3. Speaking to career counselors who may be familiar with the company
4. Reviewing notes you may have taken from meeting with company reps at career fairs, info sessions, and other events on-campus.

Angela Hayroth
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Charles Schwab & CO., Inc.		  

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