On October 3rd I went to the Interview Prep Workshop with Target. The room was quite big and comfortable so I already knew I was going to enjoy myself. I wasn’t really sure of what I was going to learn and if I will need it any time soon. This is because I already have a job and don’t plan on going on and an interview anytime soon. However, what I learned is very helpful and useful for the future. There were three representatives from Target that each discussed a portion of the powerpoint. We started off by each person giving an introduction about themselves and the presenters talking about their role at Target. For the most part I knew everything. It was straightforward and pretty self explanatory. However, they taught me a different way to look at interviews. Before I used to think of interviews as something in which the other person tries to figure more about you and nothing more. However, the people at the workshop taught me that in a way it is you selling yourself. So its okay if you are a little cocky. You need to sell them why you are suitable for the job. What was even more surprising was that they told us that we need to tell them our weakness too. This would show honesty and that you truly know yourself. I will definitely keep these two things in mind when preparing for an interview. Overall it was a great experience in which I learned more then expected.
Rahul Rajput
P.S. I forgot to take a picture because I thought I only needed the signature for job related blogpost. Attached is a signature of one of the staff members.
Rahul,
This was such a great event to attend!
You mentioned that you already have a job and don’t plan on interviewing in the future, but it’s always good to rack up interviews whether for jobs, internships, club positions, etc to gain experience. I can tell you from my own personal experience that interviews only get easier the more you do them.
The Target reps are absolutely right! You need to market yourself because no one else will! Most interviewers will ask for both your strengths and weaknesses so try and think of some legit ones and not cliche ones that they’ve already heard!
Hopefully, you’ll continue to attend more career-related workshops and events in the future and don’t forget to network with the professionals as well!
Thanks so much for sharing!
-Lea