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How should I prepare for an interview for an on campus job?

I’m really eager to land an office assistant role on my campus. While I always do my best in interviews—maintaining good eye contact, staying calm, and speaking steadily—I've noticed that even though they seem to like me, I haven't been selected yet. I appreciate any advice or tips that could help me improve and succeed in these opportunities.

Edit: I got the job! Just waiting to hear back about training. Thank you all for the advice!

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Darren’s Answer

1. Read the job description thoroughly
2. Highlight the key functions of the role they need you to fulfill
3. Share and portray how you can add value to the team that will help fulfill they key functions required of you (whether it is your skillset, personality, experience)
4. Highlight prior experience you have in a similar situation and you were successful in handling it

Remember, bosses objective it to find someone that:
1. Fill a gap in their team
2. Someone who can do the job independently, and not over reliant on them
3. Someone they can groom
Thank you comment icon Thank you so much, Darren! Cambria
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Anjali’s Answer

Hi Cambria, Great Question. One method I would suggest is to use the STAR method to show you are uniquely prepared, deeply committed, and ready to hit the ground running. When they ask about your skills, while you mention, that you are organized; outline a specific Situation and Task you faced, describe the precise Action you took, and share the positive Result it produced. Eliminate their biggest worry—that a student might be less committed during finals—bring a printed copy of your class schedule to visually demonstrate your guaranteed availability and long-term commitment to the office. All the Best ! you got this!
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Chaitra’s Answer

Show up like you studied… even if your main prep was overthinking in the shower 😄 Review a few answers, smile confidently, and manifest it like “this job is already mine ✨”.
Thank you comment icon Thanks for the help. Cambria
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