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You want to end your interview on a high note, but sometimes figuring out the best way to gracefully conclude is challening. Here’s a few steps to take to ensure you nail the end of your interview and set yourself up for future success.
Interview Tips
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Imposter syndrome is real, and it can make you doubt your skills and feel like you don’t deserve the opportunities, experiences, or responsibilities you’ve been given. Impostor syndrome can also make you feel like a fraud and prevent you from stepping outside of your comfort zone or trying something new. Here are a few techniques to help you deal with impostor syndrome so you can minimize self-doubt and feel more confident in everything you do!
Due to the mathematical and technical aspects of actuarial careers, actuarial interviews typically include questions to test your knowledge and skills regarding fundamental actuarial concepts. Wondering what questions might look like and how to best answer them? Check out these sample actuarial interview questions, with suggested answers, from Career Karma. The article also includes helpful advice on how to prepare for your interview and prep your resume specifically for an actuarial job posting.
Just like how you probably want to find a company that aligns with your values, interests, and work style, employers are also looking to find individuals that fit in with their company culture. The question “Why do you want to work here?” shows employers if you’ve done your research, as well as whether you’re passionate about the company and the position. If you can’t explain what the company does or why it’s the right place for you, this will likely …
Oftentimes, you’ll be competing for a job position against individuals that are just as qualified and educated as you. So, how do you make yourself stand out in a positive way? Oftentimes, recruiters remember how someone pitched themselves rather than just what they said. It’s not that your skills and experience aren’t important, because they are, but how you communicate them during an interview can make you more memorable than someone who may be more qualified, but isn’t as good …
Tackling job interviews can be tricky, and they’re even more challenging when an unexpectedly difficult question puts you on the spot, and you try to make sense of an answer. Usually, the most complicated questions you’ll hear come out of a recruiter are the ones where you’ll need to self-assess or prove to a company that you are an excellent fit for them. However, preparing some answers will also be crucial so these questions don’t keep you from interrupting your …
When employers ask, “What are your greatest weaknesses,” it may seem like they’re trying to trick you into admitting why they shouldn’t hire you. However, this often isn’t the case. What interviewers really want to know is whether or not you’re self-aware. They want to see how you’re taking initiative to improve yourself and overcome your weaknesses.
Big Interview is an excellent resource for preparing and practicing your interview skills. And, if you go to the “practice” area, choose “by industry” and choose management consulting – you will see a number of practice interviews for both case and fit type interviews.
All you need to access this resource are your Bentley credentials. Register today on the site and give it a try. Seeing a video of yourself cab be very enlightening as you prep!
Have you considered consulting as a career path? Are you interested in potentially exploring career opportunities with McKinsey, BCG or Bain? If so, the MBB Alumni Prep Program can be a strong step in preparing for the incredibly competitive recruitment process for internships/full time positions. Selection to this program will be competitive and applications are due April 7th.
This unofficial program has been developed by Bentley alumni working at BCG, Bain and McKinsey to prepare elite students for possible internship/ …
