Minutes for February 17, 2009 by Seth

• Class began at 9:36
• 18 students present
Cover Letter Evaluation
• The primary goal of a cover letter is to get the interviewer to flip the page and set up an interview.
• Make sure you put in your qualifications
• Make sure you request an interview
• Make sure you say where you heard about the position from
• Spaces between each paragraph is recommended
How do we calm our nervousness?
• Prepare and practice!
• Meditation
• Talk to yourself
• Imagine the interviewer in their underwear
• Glass of cold water and food
What do you bring to an interview?
• Copy of resume and cover letter
• References
• Smile and good eye contact
• Match voice volume
Review Eco-Interview System (Class Handout)
• Review interview questions
• Conflict resolution