WINTER TERM APPLICANTS
Please come to 5 Rope Ferry Road, room 305 on Tuesday, February 19
between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM to schedule an individual interview
time.
SPRING TERM APPLICANTS
Please come to 5 Rope Ferry Road, room 305 on Wednesday, April
2 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM to schedule an individual interview
time.
WHAT IS THE INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW?
The individual interview is an opportunity for you to share your
understanding of the job, the ideas and values you bring to the position, your
motivations for applying, your talents and weaknesses, and other aspects of
your candidacy. The interview will be conducted by a team composed of one
current student staff member and a full-time professional from Residential
Education. The interview is intended to be a time of dialogue between you and
the interview team and is an opportunity for you to ask questions about the job
and the department. Each interview will last about 30 minutes.
INTERVIEW TIPS
The following tips may be helpful to you in preparing for the individual
interview:
Do research
Come to your interview with a basic understanding of the job and the Office
of Residential Life. It would be best to spend some time talking with a UGA
from your cluster or building, or one with whom you have a good relationship.
The campus-wide information session you attend will also be very helpful for
obtaining a better understanding of the UGA position. You can also make an
appointment to speak with your Community Director. Speak to someone whom you
are confident will tell it "like it is." Read through all of the materials
provided on this website.
Anticipate questions
The primary purpose of an interview is for those interviewing to ask the
candidate several questions in order to get to know her or him. In advance of
the interview, think of what types of questions you will be asked and consider
how you will respond. You may want to ask friends who have already gone through
the process or contact a staff member to ask about "typical" questions.
Consider your philosophy and values, and your strengths and
weaknesses
Think about what the underlying values and philosophies you have that will
guide the work you will do as a UGA. Speak from the heart and let these
philosophies and values guide your responses to the questions you are asked.
Also consider what personal strengths you bring to the position for which you
are applying. How will you market or highlight these talents and strengths?
What are the weaknesses of your candidacy? How will you address concerns that
are raised during the interview?
Think of questions to ask
Asking questions suggests that you have thought about and are interested in
the position. If you conducted advance research, you will likely have something
to ask about or something you will need clarified. Also, when you are asked if
you have questions, you are being prompted to begin your "interview" of the
Office of Residential Life. You should not leave the interview with unanswered
questions or uncertainty regarding the philosophy of the Office of Residential
Life.
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