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Do Your Research..................................................................... 3  \n2. Write a Professional E-mail ............................................................ 3  \n3. Recommended Business Attire ......................................................... 4  \n4. Industry Recruiting Timelines .......................................................... 5  \n5. Elevator Pitch or Personal pitch ......................................................... 6  \n6. Interview Question Bank............................................................... 7  \n7. Types of Interviews...................................................................10  \n8. Networking .........................................................................11  \n9. Avoiding Job Scams................................................................... 11  \n10. Before the Interview.................................................................. 12  \n11. During the Interview................................................................. 12  \n12. After the Interview...................................................................12  \n13. Post-Interview Tips ................................................................... 12  \n14. Negotiating Your Salary............................................................... 13  \nJanuary 2021 edition  \nDo Your Research  \nIt is important to do your research about the company that you want to interview. A question concerning your interest in the company is very likely to come up, but it is not guaranteed to be asked by the interviewer. Sprinkle in relevant company information into your interview answers, which will demonstrate your interest in the company and your initiative to learn more about them.  \nSome great resources for company research include Vault, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn, among others. Below are examples of areas to research and questions you can use as guidelines to assess the company before attending the interview:  \n• What is the mission/goal of the company?  \n• What major events are going on in the industry? Any major company events/leadership changes?  \n• What is the business model? How does the organization make its money?  \n• What products/services does the company offer? Have you used them? What do you like about it?  \n• Are there any diversity programs or initiatives supported in the company?  \nWriting a Professional Email  \nWith this new transition toward digital/virtual interviews and remote jobs, it is important to have good email etiquette. We expect employers to move towards a more virtual platform on a permanent basis (as this is how most people communicate now ) . Below is a recommended format to follow when you send emails.  \nTips to keep in mind: use professional vocabulary, utilize spacing, make sure your spelling and grammar are correct and include a proper signature.  \nThings to avoid: informal greetings such as “hey” or “yo,” addressing individuals you have not met by firstname only (use a proper title + last name), casual speak seen in texting, etc.  \nAre you a college student? Make a signature template. You can change/add/remove things as you need:  \nSincerely,  \nJohn S. Smith 􀃅 Full name  \nB.S. in Public Affairs 􀃅Major Baruch College, CUNY 􀃅College  \nC: (917) 111-1111 􀃅 Contact Information  \nDo you have a company email now? Here is an example:  \nBest Wishes,  \nJane A. Bookworm 􀃅 Full Name  \nInvestment Banking Analyst 􀃅 Position Title/Role  \nBank of Banks 􀃅Company Name  \nFake Street, Floor 8 􀃅Company Location/HQ  \nNew York, NY 12121  \nC: (917) 111-1111 􀃅Company Contact Info  \n[www.bankofbanks.com](www.bankofbanks.com) 􀃅Company Website  \nCheck with your supervisor for the appropriate signature format. Depends on your company’s guidelines, you may add a company logo and additional information such as the confidentiality notice at the bottom.  \nRecommended Business Attire  \nDress for success, but keep in mind that some interviews may not require form","cbCairV5Rt2sbmRL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairV5Rt2sbmRL","pdf",817503,13,"English","# Do Your Research\n# Write a Professional E-mail\n# Recommended Business Attire\n# Industry Recruiting Timelines\n# Elevator Pitch or Personal Pitch\n# Interview Question Bank\n# Types of Interviews\n# Networking\n# Avoiding Job Scams\n# Before the Interview\n# During the Interview\n# After the Interview\n# Post-Interview Tips\n# Negotiating Your Salary","[{\"question\":\"How should a candidate research a company before an interview?\",\"answer\":\"The guide recommends investigating the company’s mission and goals, major industry and company events, business model, products or services, and any diversity programs or initiatives, then weaving relevant details into interview answers.\"},{\"question\":\"What key rules should be followed when writing a professional interview email?\",\"answer\":\"Use professional vocabulary, spacing, correct spelling and grammar, and a proper signature. 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