I had my second research interview this Tuesday, which I
feel was a success. I was fortunate enough to meet with a professional who
focused on the areas of forensic psychology that I am interested in, and I got
a lot of valuable information. It was interesting to compare and contrast the
information I had learned in the two different interviews, as well as
discovering the difference that an individual’s personality makes in the
interview process.
Since Business Symposium was on Friday, we dedicated a lot of
this week’s class time to reviewing introductions, touching up our resumes, and
practicing our responses to potential interview questions. On Friday, the Liberty ISM students met at
Independence High School along with ISM students from Centennial, Heritage, and
Independence, and professionals in various fields who had volunteered to come
to the event. We were able to network with the professionals and with the other
students, practice our interview skills one on one with the professionals, and
get advice from former ISM students.
I feel that symposium was extremely beneficial to me because
it gave me the opportunity to see how I would perform in a realistic interview
situation. I was able to see the areas that I need to improve and get advice on
my resume from potential employers. As the event went on, I also grew more
confident and became more successful at professionally introducing myself and
carrying on a conversation in a networking setting.
