Interview Ready: Tools and Techniques for the Non-Academic Job Search

In this session, you’ll learn:

• The typical structure of an interview
• How to prepare for and respond to commonly asked questions using the STAR technique
• Questions that help you foster a two-way conversation and evaluate fit (ie, do this role and organization align with my values?)
• The importance of post-interview etiquette

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Speaker: Dara Wilson-Grant is the Director of Postdoctoral Career and Professional Development at the UNC-Chapel Hill Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and a Licensed Professional Counselor. With over fifteen years experience providing career management education and counseling, Dara’s mission is to help individuals develop a framework for choosing a meaningful and rewarding career path, plus develop the skills necessary for a lifetime of career success.

This workshop is part of the Careers Beyond Academia Job Search Series, sponsored by The Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Services.