...PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS Clarify Structure Analyse Conclude Goal Understand question Agree major points Gather /analyse facts Develop recommendation • ‘Synthesise’ your answers • Discuss trade-offs • Relate back to question Tips • Listen carefully • Ask questions • Paraphrase to confirm • Describe your overall approach (i.e., don’t go into details straight away) • Keep it simple • Use a framework if appropriate • Agree priority issues • Make estimations • Work together (e.g., ask questions, watch for hints) 0 LAST MINUTE INTERVIEW HINTS Things to keep in mind 1. Listen to the problem – make sure you are answering the question that you have been asked to answer 2. Structure your answer up front – think of a structure for 4-5 key questions that you need to answer in order to answer the overall issue 3. Proceed in a organised fashion – finish one key question of the structure and arrive at a point of view on it before you go onto the next 4. Step back periodically – summarise what you have learned and what the implications appear to be 5. Communicate your train of thought – even if you have considered some alternatives and rejected them, tell the interviewer what and why 6. Ask for information judiciously – make sure that the interviewer knows why you need the information 7. Watch for cues from the interviewer and keep an open mind 8. Do not try to "crack the case" – it is much more important to clearly demonstrate a logical thought process...
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...Interviews... Almost everyone gets nervous before interviews. If you find that you do get particularly nervous, (tell-tale signs are sweaty hands, "butterflies" in your stomach and going to the toilet constantly) then you may wish to take a look at the tips provided by our members on how to cope when you're inside the interview room. ------------------------------------------------- Preparation Preparation for the interview is incredibly important. If you do your proper background checks it can reassure you and give you confidence, and it can also do you great favours if the interviewer asks you any questions regarding the company in question and the work they do. In preparation, a number of things can be done: - Research the company. Thorough research ensures you know exactly what the company is, what they do, their ethos, and their history. - Think and write down any and all skills or experience that might be relevant to the job. Remember, the more you list, the better you will look. - Make sure everything you need is prepared the night before. Make sure your clothes are neatly pressed and ironed and that they are smart. Make sure you have any documentation if you are required to take any along. - Think of questions to ask them. This is important as well. At the end of the interview they may ask if you have any questions. If you ask at least one question, it will show that you have prepared and that you have researched the company. It also shows that you are keen...
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...Job Interview Answer: What is Your Greatest Weakness? When you're asked what your greatest weakness is, try to turn a negative into a positive. For example, a sense of urgency to get projects completed or wanting to triple-check every item in a spreadsheet can be turned into a strength i.e. you are a candidate who will make sure that the project is done on time and your work will be close to perfect. Note that the term "weakness" isn't used in the sample answers - you always want to focus on the positive when interviewing. * When I'm working on a project, I don't want just to meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer to complete the project well ahead of schedule. * Being organized wasn't my strongest point, but I implemented a time management system that really helped my organization skills. * I like to make sure that my work is perfect, so I tend to perhaps spend a little too much time checking it. However, I've come to a good balance by setting up a system to ensure everything is done correctly the first time. * I used to wait until the last minute to set appointments for the coming week, but I realized that scheduling in advance makes much more sense. * I would say that I can be too much of a perfectionist in my work. Sometimes, I spend more time than necessary on a task, or take on tasks personally that could easily be delegated to someone else. Although I've never missed a deadline, it is still an effort for me to know when to move on to the next task...
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...Interview Advice Jon Finkel is the author of The Three Dollar Scholar: Awesome Advice for Acing Life’s Major Decisions and Mindless Debates. He has written for GQ, Men’s Health, ComedyCentral.com, and The New York Times, among other publications. Follow him on Twitter @3dollarscholar. “Think of it as a first date.” “It’s just like dancing with a new partner. Follow their lead.” “It’s a negotiation. Like buying a car.” These are just a few of the worst pieces of advice I’ve ever been given prior to a job interview. I’m sure you’ve heard hundreds of others, and as you know, none of these analogies are correct. A job interview is, simply put, an interview. For a job. Trying to compare it to anything else is a waste of time. Assuming you need a job, there’s nothing like it because no other interaction has, as the major undercurrent throughout your time with another person, the following fact: if you don’t hire me, I can’t pay my bills and provide for myself and my family. That being said, there really is no secret to getting a job if the following things are at play: a) You’re qualified for the position. b) You’re confident that you could do the job. c) You are comfortable talking to strangers. For most people with common sense, ‘a’ and ‘b’ are no-brainers. Maybe you’ll apply for something a little over your head and talk yourself into it, but for the most part, if you’re sitting across from someone doing the hiring, you’re close to worthy of being hired. ‘C’ is...
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...10 Tips for Interview My Friend just got back from his 4th job interview in a week, and he've learned a TON throughout the whole (and at times, crazy) process. Since we're all about sharing here, I thought I'd pass on the 10 juiciest lessons that I took away from our experiences. Hopefully they'll be of some benefit to you as either an interviewer or interviewee somewhere down the road. So here goes... 1. Attitude is everything. If you're smiling, excited and optimistic, you've already won half the battle. If you're cold, distant and uninterested, you've already lost 99% of the battle. 2. Be yourself. If you act like someone else and they like you, they don't actually like YOU. They like the person you're pretending to be. If you end up getting a job there, you won't be able to keep up the facade for very long anyway. Honesty and authenticity are very appealing characteristics. If both parties stay true to themselves, they'll know if they're right for each other. And in the end, that's usually what matters most. 3. Relax. Interviews are not really interviews at all. They're conversations. Treat them like conversations, and the tension will slowly dissolve. Remember: when you walk into that office, you don't have the job to begin with. In theory, you have nothing to lose. You either come out way ahead or back where you started. If you approach the situation with a "win-draw" mentality, most of the pressure will fall by the wayside. 4. Appearance counts...
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...Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Hi JKY - Patrick here from Wall Street Oasis, with your next tip for interviewing more effectively... A few days ago we talked about the showing your skills through stories, and how giving extremely detailed examples was a key to leaving a great impression... Today we're going to talk about curveball questions and prepare you for some of the most common brainteasers encountered in finance interviews. First off, it's important to realize WHY the interviewer is asking you this type of question. There are many theories, but usually they fall into one of two categories: 1. They want to see how you react under pressure 2. They want to see how your thought process works and how confident you are If you think about it, asking an unexpected question is a great way to get insight into your personality. Are you confident and assured but still wrong? Are you thoughtful but a bit more cautious and unsure? The first thing you should do when given a curveball question is to stop and think. If you blurt out an answer with minimal thought, it just shows a lack of confidence because you are not comfortable with silence. Even if you're correct, rushing to the answer can hurt you. Better to say, "Can you give me a moment to gather my thoughts?" and then take ~10-15 seconds. Then, if needed, ask follow up questions or start explaining your rationale. Here is an example: How many degrees are there between a clock's two hands...
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...just landed an interview with IBM this Friday. I was picked as an alternate but there were open slots so I landed one. this means I'm not on their A-list already and I need to prove myself. I definitely think I can handle the job, but I don't want to get thrown off by a poor interview. Qualifications needed: * Ability to work in the U.S. without current/future need for IBM sponsorship * Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% to client locations (Monday-Thursday, Friday's as needed) * Reside within a reasonable commuting distance - generally 50 miles or less ¿ of one of the following cities: Atlanta (GA), Boston (MA), Chicago (IL), Detroit (MI), Houston (TX), New York (NY) and metro area, Philadelphia (PA), Washington (DC) and metro area * Minimum 3.2 GPA * In process of obtaining Bachelors or Masters degree Job Details Given: Entry-level consultants at IBM contribute right away to top-tier clients and have an opportunity to build a powerful portfolio of interesting and rewarding experiences. Consultants work on projects that help clients integrate strategy, process, technology and information to increase effectiveness, reduce costs and improve profit and shareholder value. They can take advantage of opportunities to master new skills, work across different disciplines and move into new challenges. Help!: I don't think I need any communication advice like strong handshakes and such like that. I need advice on how to prepare. I don't know what to read up on or what types...
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...一. Case Interview 1． 类型介绍 (1) 什么是Case Interview? 一般来说，Case Interview主要针对咨询公司面试而言。也有一些公司如Dell二面会用一些小case来考察面试者的应变能力、考虑问题的全面性以及逻辑分析能力。咨询公司的Case Interview可以分成两个部分，一开始先 是Warm-up。在这一部分，你可能需要自我介绍，然后大致回答一下面试官针对简历以及个人选择提出的一些问题。接下来才是真正的Case Interview。简而言之，Case Interview就是现场对一个商业问题进行分析的面试。但是和大多数其他面试不同，这是一个互动的过程。你的面试官会给你提出一个Business Issue，并且会让你给出分析和意见。而你的任务是向面试官有逻辑的提出一些问题以使得你能够对这个Business Issue有更全面，更细致的了解，并且通过系统的分析最后给出建议。一般而言，Case Interview是没有绝对正确的答案的。面试官看重的不是答案，而是从面试过程当中你表现出来的分析能力和创造力。对于大学毕业，没有工作经验的学生来说，大多数情况下Case不会很难，也不会需要你对那个行业有系统的了解。 Case Interview一般是一对一的，一轮会有两个Case Interview，由两个不同的面试官来负责，每个Interview持续45分钟，包括10-15分钟的warm-up以及一些Behavior questions，剩下的30分钟就是讨论Case。10-15分钟的Warm-up一般用英文，Case可能是英文，也有可能是中文，不同的公司以及不同的面试官对语言是有不同的偏好的。 (2) 为什么使用Case Interview? 由于咨询师在工作上的不少时间都是在和客户以及同事进行相互的沟通，同时咨询工作本身的特点要求咨询师必须具备一系列的特质才能够成功。这些特质包括：在压力之下保持冷静，对问题能够很快的根据细节建立假设，并且运用很强的逻辑分析能力来解决问题等等。因此，一个互动性很强，和实际联系很紧以及要求分析能力较高的Case Interview可以很好的衡量面试者的这些素质。 (3) Case Interview考察哪些能力和素质 领导能力 咨询师常常需要独立工作，并且带领团队和客户去达成共同的目标，因此领导力对于一个成功的咨询师来说是很重要的。在面试当中，你需要通过主动掌握整个面试，有信心的提问题来表现你的领导力。 分析能力 咨询业的核心就是分析－根据事实提出假设，把数据break down，然后形成一套分析框架，并且最后得出结论和建议。在面试过程当中，你需要通过有效，有目的性的提问等来反映你的分析能力。 Presentation Skill 一旦咨询师对案例进行了完备的分析并且想好了相应的策略，他们就需要把他们的发现和建议展现给整个案例小组和他们的客户。因此，这个能力对咨询工作也是十分关键的。所以在面试当中，宁愿说慢一点，花点时间思考，也不要结结巴巴的做陈词。 精力 咨询公司往往希望他们的咨询师能够在10小时的飞机之后依然精力充沛的出现在客户面前。所以有力的握手，真诚的笑容，自信的眼神以及整洁的外表都是他们所看重的。 冷静 在Case Interview中，面试官有时会刻意营造一种很tough的氛围，比如不断challenge你，或者不断否定你的回答，这不代表你做的不好，而是他们在故意考察你能够面对压力冷静思考。要知道：当咨询师面对客户的时候，面对压力而冷静的发现问题以及思考是很重要的素质。 ...
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...unusual cravings for oysters? • Have you ever successfully started a fire with sticks and a shoelace? 1. 2. 3. Why are you interested in our college? What you most need to do when answering this question is show the interviewer that you know the college's distinctive features well. Don't simply say that you want to go to the college to get a good education. Be specific. Let the interviewer know that you were drawn to the college's innovative first-year program, its emphasis on experiential learning, its Honors Program, or its international focus. Also feel free to mention the school's wonderful hiking trails, its quirky traditions, or its amazing lilacs. Whatever you say, be specific. Before you set foot in the interview room, make sure you have done your research and identified several features of the college that you find particularly appealing, and make sure at least one of those features is academic in...
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..."I got candidates with better results than you, look more presentable than you, their dress sense is better than you, and their expectations are lower than you. Tell me, why should I employ you?" "Honestly, that is a very tough question. But if I truly stand no chance against the rest, I'm certain you wouldn't have called me up for this interview. Like someone said, the best candidate doesn't get the job, but the suitable candidate does it. I am looking more of the learning part. so u are saying as long as u reach the objectives, u dont care about the process?" "So are u saying u are not flexible enough to accommodate small and insignificant mistakes? Team work is essential u know?" Everytime I complete a project, I will make sure that there will be a debrief for the team to ensure that we look back at what we have done, what mistakes we have made and what could we have do to have made it more efficient. I admit I am ignorant, but that is both a positive and negative trait to me. Once I set myself to something, there is nothing impossible to be achieved. But I am more than welcome for positive criticism on my planning and work attire. I understand that you are trying to push me off the balance, but I appreciate it because I know how tough the job is going to be and you want to make sure that you have got the right candidate for the job. |Qns: How long do you think you will stay in the company? ...
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...What is the difference between an object and a class? ->Classes and objects are separate but related concepts. Every object belongs to a class and every class contains one or more related objects. ?A Class is static. All of the attributes of a class are fixed before, during, and after the execution of a program. The attributes of a class don't change. ?The class to which an object belongs is also (usually) static. If a particular object belongs to a certain class at the time that it is created then it almost certainly will still belong to that class right up until the time that it is destroyed. ?An Object on the other hand has a limited lifespan. Objects are created and eventually destroyed. Also during that lifetime, the attributes of the object may undergo significant change. class and object for same related methods class is nothing but same related to variable to methods. eg car is a class maruti santro bolero this is on object A Class is a template. An object is an instance of class. Every data member of an object contains its own value, where as Class only declares the data members. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What is the difference between class and structure? ->Structure: Initially (in C) a structure was used to bundle different type of data types together to perform a particular functionality. But C++ extended the structure to contain functions also. The major difference is that all...
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...+ 0.35 - 0.20 = 0.7 For any two event X and Y with P(Y) ≠ 0, the condition of probability of X given Y is as follows: P( X ∩ Y ) = P(Y | X) x P(X) = 0.40 x 0.75 = 0.3 a. P(A1) = 3/10 = 0.3 The probability of P(A1) is 0.3/10 b. P(B1/A2) = 2/6 / 1/3 = 0.33/0.33 = 1 The probability of P(b1/A2) is 1/10 c. P(B0/A0) = 0/0 = 0 The probability of P(b0 and A0) is zero 44. Berdine’s Chicken Factory has several stores in the Hilton Head, South Carolina, area. When interviewing applicants for server positions, the owner would like to include information on the amount of tip a server can expect to earn per check (or bill). A study of 500 recent checks indicated the server earned the following amounts in tips per 8-hour shift. Amount of Tip Number $0 up to $ 20 200 20 up to 50 100 50 up to 100 75 100 up to 200 75 200 or more 50 Total 500 a. What is the probability of a tip of $200 or more? .10 or 10% b. Are the categories “$0 up to $20,” “$20 up to $50,” and so on considered mutually exclusive? They are mutually exclusive because the 0-20 does no effect on the 20-50 group. One group has no causal...
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...Simon sometimes tastes or senses the medication in his food and spits them out, but sometimes the medication goes undetected. He always wonders why he feels tired most of the time without doing any activities that may cause such feelings. Covert medication is described by Kala (2012, p. 1) as, ‘the practice of hiding medication in food or beverages so that it goes undetected by the person receiving the medication.’ Latha (2010) states that covert medication is one of the greatest challenges for healthcare professionals. The report goes on to state that healthcare professionals often covertly medicate service users because they refuse to take their prescribed medication when offered. In addition, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (2011) reported...
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...I believe that being a Resident Assistant is far more than just a job that requires monitoring a floor or even unlocking doors, those things are only the tip of the iceberg. To be a Resident Assistant means to be a role model, an advisor, a therapist, a problem solver, and a great deal of other responsibilities are expected of such a person. Even though this is my first semester at Governors State University and I am considered a new student here, I am not new to college. My first experience with learning what a Resident Assistant was, was when I attended SIU in Edwardsville, during my freshman year of college. My RA that year was very personable and down to earth. She made certain hours throughout the day available in her room, if a student needed to ask questions, share comments, or even make suggestions. She also hosted different miniature gatherings on the floor, so we could get to know our fellow peers. Those encounters with my RA at the time, inspired me to want to be in a position where I could contribute to or even create that same environment for other students. When I saw the opportunity posted to become a Resident Assistant at GSU, I was eager to apply. I feel that my personal experiences and challenges I have faced during my years of college and the way I have recovered from those experiences, shows adversity, goal-orientation, and determination. I am willing to shed light on those experiences and help other incoming students who may struggle with getting acclimated...
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...bambooimport.com A short film commissioned by INBAR for the World Expo in Shanghai, profiling bamboo - and its many innovative uses as a strong, lightweight, sustainable, carbon capturing material, including surfboards, bikes and building materials. The challenges we face today is to further improve and innovate the uses of bamboo. Since bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth and a sustainable building material, it could easily substitute all known wood applications without having to cut down entire bamboo groves or plantations. Better yet, bamboo continuously grows after harvest without having to re-plant it. Bamboo also converts about 35% more CO2 into oxygen than a regular tree. The bamboo products we see on the market today, are just the tip of the iceberg, we predict that more and more innovative bamboo applications will enter the consumer markets rapidly. Therefore it is an exciting era to live in if you are also a firm believer of how bamboo can contribute to a greener and cleaner environment. We can't change our consumption based economy, but we can certainly change the resources we use and the way we manufacture our products! Below is a list of common uses for bamboo. Please note that not all bamboo species are suited for every single application. Some species are edible while most are not, some can be used as structural timber while other only...
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