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JUNE 2024

Tips for the Job Interview

A recent study found that the average candidate is interviewed 10–20 times before receiving a job offer. That’s a lot of interviews. Naturally you want to be ready for every interview you’re invited to, and as the job recruitment landscape continues to evolve, it’s important that you stay in the loop. Here are some tips to ensure that all your interviews are positive.

 

Be Prepared and Specific

Before your interview, do your homework. You will likely be asked why you want to work at the company, so you must be prepared to clearly and succinctly articulate why the company and the position interest you. Research the company via its website, LinkedIn, and any news or social media posts you can find. The hiring manager wants to better understand your motives — are you truly interested in the company or do you just want a job? — and will determine if you are a good fit for the organization by your answers and attitude.

 

Listen

Many job candidates mistakenly think they have to sell themselves by sharing loads of information as quickly as they can. In fact, it's more important to carefully listen to what the interviewer is saying and consider the questions being asked. If don’t fully listen to the questions, you either won’t answer what's being asked or won’t answer it completely. Allowing the interviewer time to speak is not only polite but also will allow you to learn more about the role and the organization. Don't miss this opportunity to gather important information that may not available in the job description.

 

ON TOPIC

As a job candidate, you have only about two minutes to make a great first impression via your resume. If you make it past the paper review and are offered an interview, there are still more first impressions to make. It should be noted that you’re being evaluated the moment you walk into the office. Recruiters and their colleagues are observing body language and general manners even while you’re in the waiting area. Once in the room, the interviewer is actively looking for reasons to hire you — or not. That's why it’s so important to make the best possible first impression. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you prepare for your next job interview. 

 

Don’t Be Late

The first rule of an interview — be on time. And by “on time,” we mean 10–15 minutes early. Since there’s nothing much worse than arriving late to an important meeting, take the time to map out your route in advance, and be sure consider possible delays when calculating your commute time. Gather all necessary forms, samples, and documents, including a hard copy of your resume, and neatly pack them in your bag the night before. Prior to heading out, confirm the name of the person you are meeting so you can confidently introduce yourself and state your purpose when you arrive at the reception desk.

 

RESOURCES

Resources for AISES Members

AISES events, like the and conferences and Professional Chapter meetings are great opportunities to network. See the list of upcoming events below.

 

Have you had a chance to scroll through AISES posts on (formerly known as Twitter)? Check it out to get up-to-date info on what’s going on with the organization and the latest happenings in Indian Country.

 

Online Resources

 

 

 

SAVE THE DATE

See You There

Join us at the October 3–5 in San Antonio, Texas. Throughout this event you will meet, mingle, and network with other Indigenous people in STEM. It is also a perfect venue to promote your organization, provide information on scholarship and internship opportunities, meet interesting current and future leaders, and make new friends. We can't wait to see you!

 

Fore the RISE Fund

We hope you'll tee-off with us at the in Las Vegas on Oct. 7. All proceeds from this event benefit AISES, specifically the RISE Fund, powered by Aristocrat Gaming, which provides educational and career support to Indigenous students interested in Casino Gaming.

 

It’s Powwow Season

Celebrate your culture by attending a powwow this summer. A powwow brings together diverse Indigenous nations to celebrate their culture through dancing, singing, and honoring the traditions of their ancestors. Click to learn more about powwows and to find a celebration near you.

 

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

USDA Forest Service – Amherst, Mass.

The ORISE Fellow will contribute to a project that aims to coproduce knowledge with tribal, community, and other partners to help restore grasslands, savannas, and related open canopy systems to Midwestern U.S. landscapes. Project goals include reestablishing and maintaining relationships between tribes and culturally significant plants, bees, and the entire ecosystem through knowledge-building and future restoration efforts that promote self-sustaining harvests.

 

Ucross Foundation – Clearmont, Wyo.

Ucross strives to provide a respectful, comfortable, and productive environment, freeing artists from the pressures and distractions of daily life. Each year, we provide residencies to approximately 115 individuals. Residencies range from two weeks to six weeks in length. At any one time, there are up to 10 individuals in residence, typically four writers, four visual artists, and two composers. The residency program is open to visual artists, writers, composers, choreographers, interdisciplinary artists, performance artists, and collaborative teams. Applicants must exhibit professional standing in their field; both established and emerging artists are encouraged to apply.

JOB OPENINGS

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) 

– Portland, Ore.

– Umatilla, Ore.

– Spokane, Wash.

 

CSUDH – Carson, Calif.

 

FST Technical Services – New York, N.Y.

 

JPMorgan Chase

– Irvine, Calif.

– Plano, Texas

– Charlotte, N.C.

– Wilmington, Del.

– New York, N.Y.

– Plano, Texas

– Bournemouth, U.K.

 

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine – Multiple Locations

 

Total Fiber Recovery of Chesapeake – Chesapeake, Va.

 

University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, N.M.

 

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality – Richmond, Va.

 

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