Admissions Counselor Mock Interview
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Question 5 of 35
How familiar are you with the undergrad and graduate programs at our school?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Interviewers and hiring managers often receive hundreds of applications per job. If you are lucky enough to land an interview, you must make some effort to research the opportunity. You don't need to be an expert, but you do need to be knowledgeable about the school before your interview.
Start by searching the school's website and take particular note of any new programs they have implemented. Identify their most popular programs if you can, and look at their competitors to see where this school may stand out.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I conducted a great deal of research on your programs before coming here today. I was very excited to see that you recently added a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts. I am thrilled that you also have robust options for business students."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"At this point, I have studied your program offerings for a few hours, so I feel my knowledge base is strong. Your offerings have an incredible range and are quite plentiful compared to other universities. Which of your programs is the most popular?"
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I have been familiar with your school and its programs for quite some time. In addition to already being very familiar with your educational institution, I have already counseled students on many similar programs from my six years working at a competitive university. If hired, the time to train me would be minimal."
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I know that the school has 30 undergraduate majors and minors, 15 master's programs, and three doctoral programs. I also know that the school offers classes during the daytime, evenings, weekends, and online.
Rachelle's Feedback
You have done your research! Nice work. If you want that extra-special touch, you could mention a program that OLLU recently introduced, or the specific programs which you know to be the most popular.
"I know that OLLU offers 30 undergraduate majors and minors; 15 master programs and three doctoral programs. I see that you recently added the Nurse Practitioner program which is an exciting addition. I also appreciate that you offer classes into the evenings and weekends, with online options for working and mature students."
Anonymous Answer
I am very familiar with the undergrad and graduate programs at Capital. As a previous student, I benefited from the flexibility of adding minors because I had the chance to expand my knowledge in different areas. If a student is undecided, I will encourage them to do the same.
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Good answer!
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