Interview Ready: Tools and Techniques for the Non-Academic Job Search

Kickstart the New Year with our Careers Beyond Academia Job Search Series! Whether you are ready to pivot or just contemplating making a change, this series will guide you through reinvention, crafting a standout resume, networking, mastering interview techniques, and negotiating salaries confidently.

In this session, you'll learn:

-The typical structure of an interview.
-How to prepare for and respond to commonly asked questions using the STAR technique.
-Questions that help you foster a two-way conversation and evaluate fit (ie, does this role and company align with my values?)
-The importance of post-interview etiquette.

Speaker: Dara Wilson-Grant is the Associate Director at the UNC-Chapel Hill Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and a Licensed Professional Counselor. With over fifteen years experience providing career management education and counseling, Dara's mission is to help individuals develop a framework for choosing a meaningful and rewarding career path, plus develop the skills necessary for a lifetime of career success.