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Testimonials
The following are selected testimonials and success stories from The Interview Club attendees:
"Thank you very much for tonight's CareerChat on the "Interview Club". Hamilton was an excellent facilitator and teacher with insight, breadth of experience, a quick mind and ready wit. He is obviously a well rounded person with an impressive background, initiative, lots to offer- someone who will be a major asset to any organization he works for. Lea's comments were helpful too. There was much to learn and it was a thought provoking session not just about the interview process but also what one has to offer and what one is looking for. It was an opportunity to see how applicants come across in the interview process and how presentation as well as content and preparedness create an impression. It was also an opportunity to observe first hand the "drill down" process and the necessity of being concise and informed on one's material.
Anne Tully
“Thank you so very much! Being a member of the Interview Club was an inspiration to me. I have never been one to join clubs/support groups. This time I was willing to try anything, and it was extremely worthwhile. Although, I didn't try every idea presented, I tried many. I believe the focus I gained from the Interview Club produced success. Your presentations always had the Focus theme, which helped to keep me on track.
Specifically, what I found most worthwhile was:
Elevator Pitch
Interview questions with scrutiny on the answers
Especially listening to the answers other gave
Plotting our course for finding jobs
Focus on Networking. Great idea to keep these contacts always
Narrowing our search to be more specific
Scrutinizing our resume
I am not sure I can ever thank you enough. In any event know that you have a friend at this end of Carol
Gardens. Know that I believe in giving back so if you ever need a helping hand, I'll be there. Thanks again!”
Sincerely,
Lynda C.
“I think your interview club is really great; I know it takes time to reach out to people. I attended one of your sessions around March, and a few weeks later I got a job. After two years of unemployment, I've been working for 10 weeks. And I got so good at networking recently, that I approached everyone I met about jobs!”
Elissa N.
“Guess what, I am rehired by JPMChase. I am now a Loan Officer and I love this job a lot more then the last one. Thanks for helping me out! … my boss hired me after a 20 minute interview…He wanted me to start asap so I was in the job in a week and a half ... and they are flying me to California for training next month. Forget about the requirement, MBA, etc... attitude / confidence will do the trick ... I applied for this job 5 times with HR and only once they called and said that I need to be a loan processor first because I have to have 3 years of loan officer experience to be a Chase Loan officer. Guess what, I had only one month of experience and what do you know, I am the dedicated loan officer for 3 branches. Best of luck to everyone and please keep me on your email list.”
Sincerely,
Mary L.
“I just wanted to thank you for the seminar on Saturday. I really enjoyed it ... I think what you have done is a wonderful thing. It's completely organic and a great community service for the NYC job seekers. I hope that you will be able to expand on this concept in the future and even make a little more than good karma off of it. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. I have already told at least 3 of my friends about it.”
Very best regards,
Sally K.
“Well, it looks like you can add another “success story” to your list; after nearly a month of interviews which is probably fairly short in the grand scheme of things), I landed a job as an International Student Advisor with Kaplan Test Prep, a subsidiary (though probably the best-known one) of Kaplan, Inc. I will be assisting students from other countries seeking F-1 visa status in order to study at Kaplan (usually for professional and preprofessional standardized tests), which will hopefully make as much of a positive difference in their lives as all your advice and support have made in mine. Your interview tips were extremely helpful in my (albeit limited) experience, and the practice helped drive home how important it is to just be yourself while giving me the confidence to do so. I wish all of you the best of luck in your job searches – you are among a select few who have the courage to dream and the wherewithal and personal gumption necessary to see yourselves through. A world of opportunity stands open to you, as you have shown me, and I thank you again for your support.”
God bless,
Renate
“I just wanted to let you that I am starting a new job on Monday at Merrill Lynch. Thank you for all your help – the Interview Club is an extremely valuable information, networking and interview practice resource, and it helped me a lot in my job search. Keep up the great work!
Best,
Katy
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