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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Dear Viewers & Readers,

Philo4Thought is teaming up with St. John’s University’s Alumni Professional Development Series, which provides online learning from top alumni and industry experts. The St. John’s Corporate and Foundations group hand-selects individuals who will discuss topics for business professionals seeking professional growth and those interested in learning about the latest trends in their industry.

June 24th & September 30th: Prof. Chris Salboudis, Founding CEO, Educational Director & Editor in Chief of Philo4Thought will lead a conversation on Interviews. A series of Mock Interviews with premiere coaches and specialists from the Philo4Thought mentoring network will follow

Overview: So you’ve got the call from your prospective employer and are now getting ready for a big interview! Want to learn a few strategies before you meet with the person (or people) interviewing you? Join us for successful tips and tricks to improve your interview skills. In this webinar we will begin with a short overview of interview goals, strategies, and common questions followed by interviews done in small groups to help you gain confidence in your ability to ace your next interview; the discussion will conclude with a proper post-interview follow up. 

DATE/TIME: Thursday, Sept. 30th 11am-12pm EST

COST: FREE

REGISTRATION: Online registration required. This event is limited to the first 100 registrants.

R.S.V.P. & Meeting Details:

  • https://sju.webex.com/sju/j.php?MTID=m42ce3157cb1504884e9d954180b0381b
  • Thursday, Sep 30, 2021 11:00 am | 1 hour | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • Meeting number: 161 438 7546 (Password Protected)
  • To join by video system, dial 1614387546@sju.webex.com
  • To join by phone, dial 415-655-0002 (in the US) then dial 161 438 7546
  • The Password will be shared with those who take the time to register online.

Additional Details: For additional details, please email Ms. Stacey Varghese at  varghess@stjohns.edu.

FREE TIPS

FACT: Employers typically form a first impression of a candidate within 30 seconds of reading their CV/Resume.

KEY TERMS:

  • Transferable Skills (Skills that allow an individual to perform administrative and technical tasks more effectively or efficiently; e.g., clerical/technical training, interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, delegation, management, problem-solving/troubleshooting, prioritisation, research/due diligence, time management)
  • Company Culture (The organization’s standards and expectations; shared beliefs and values established by leaders that shape employee perceptions, behaviors and understanding; e.g., standards for transparency, connectedness, autonomy, motivation, progress, flexibility, etc.).

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS & TOP TIPS:  

  1. Examine the Job Description Carefully… (Sample buzz words will be reviewed.)
  2. Have up to three questions of your own ready to ask. (Sample questions will be reviewed.)
  3. Be humble when asking or answering anything. 
  4. Clear Communication and Brief, Strategic Storytelling. (Details will be reviewed.) 

These and other top tips of what to do before, during and after the interview will be reviewed throughout this event. Additional questions can also be posed offline. This event is free and open to the public as a courtesy from Philo4Thought and St. John’s University. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Below are a few helpful videos available on Philo4Thought’s YouTube Channel.

VIP Vault

Philo4Thought Passport Members have exclusive access to CV Templates and additional Interview Tips.