Resume/CV or Complete Mock Interview Assignment
Assignment
Due at the end of Sprint #2 on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023
Create a elevator pitch & Pick one of the below options to complete.
Purdue Students
Option 1 - Improve Your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Review the resume tips in the CCO’s handbook. Make sure to look at the sample resumes on pages 18-33. CV resources is on page 34.
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Use the tips you learned to make improvements to your resume or CV. Include your experience in The Data Mine using these guidelines.
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Have your resume/CV reviewed with one of the options below:
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Don’t have a Resume? Use Purdue Upkey or Ramped Career to generate resume.
Option 2 - Prepare for Interviews
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Review the resources on the CCO’s website for Acing the Interview, including the following sections
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Login to Big Interview and complete the Interview Stream. Big Interview allows you to simulate job interviews by responding to pre-recorded interview questions and practicing both verbal and non-verbal communication skills through a webcam. Afterwards, you can send your practice interviews to anyone you’d like to get feedback from!
You can answer practice interview questions specific to your desired industry (or other categories)
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You should complete one full practice round at minimum (most practice interviews are about 8-10 questions. You can complete general practice rounds or ones specific to your industry like data science or engineering.
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Data science Interview Practice: Click Practice at the top menu bar. Then click Practice Interviews. Click on the orange Industry option. Scroll down to the Technology category and then select Data Sceintist 1 to begin practicing questions you might be asked in a data science role.
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General practice: Complete Level 1 and Level 2 interview questions, including "Tell Me About Yourself" and "Behavioral Questions".
Figure 1. Screenshot of Big Interview dashboard. -
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Once you have answered all of the interview questions, click My videos, then click Actions, then review yourself.
[Optional] Want more practice? Schedule a mock interview with a CCO Career Consultant. The CCO requires that you complete Interview Stream before scheduling an appoint with a consultant.
To submit: Include a screenshot of your completed videos with self-reviews. Write a 1 page single spaced reflection on what you learned, and how you will implement these strategies in future interviews.
NDMN & Indiana Data Mine Students
Option 1: Improve Your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Review the resume tips in the CCO’s handbook. Make sure to look at the sample resumes on pages 18-33. CV resources is on page 34.
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Use the tips you learned to make improvements to your resume or CV. Include your experience in The Data Mine using these guidelines.
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Have your resume/CV reviewed with one of the options below:
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Don’t have a Resume? Use Upkey or Ramped Career to generate resume.
Option 2 - Prepare for Interviews
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Review the resources on the CCO’s website for Acing the Interview, including the following sections
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Login to Big Interview by finding your university in the "Select Your School" input and complete the Interview Stream. If you are unable to find your university complete Option 1: Improve Your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Big Interview allows you to simulate job interviews by responding to pre-recorded interview questions and practicing both verbal and non-verbal communication skills through a webcam. Afterwards, you can send your practice interviews to anyone you’d like to get feedback from!
You can answer practice interview questions specific to your desired industry (or other categories) |
-
You should complete one full practice round at minimum (most practice interviews are about 8-10 questions. You can complete general practice rounds or ones specific to your industry like data science or engineering.
-
Data science Interview Practice: Click Practice at the top menu bar. Then click Practice Interviews. Click on the orange Industry option. Scroll down to the Technology category and then select Data Sceintist 1 to begin practicing questions you might be asked in a data science role.
-
General practice: Complete Level 1 and Level 2 interview questions, including "Tell Me About Yourself" and "Behavioral Questions".
-
Once you have answered all of the interview questions, click My videos, then click Actions, then review yourself.
[Optional] Want more practice? Schedule a mock interview with a CCO Career Consultant. The CCO requires that you complete Interview Stream before scheduling an appoint with a consultant.
To submit: Include a screenshot of your completed videos with self-reviews. Write a 1 page single spaced reflection on what you learned, and how you will implement these strategies in future interviews.