STEP 8

Ace the Job Interview— Convey Your Value and Land the Position

On the day of victory, no pain is felt.

VINCE LOMBARDI

On her graduation day, Ivanna felt a mix of pride and apprehension. She had successfully earned a bachelor’s degree in information technology and management from an excellent public university. However, she didn’t have any internship experience and worried that she would struggle to find a full-time role. She actually had begun to look for employment toward the end of her senior year but didn’t have any success.

Through a scholarship program with the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley during the summer after graduation, Ivanna participated in a Career Launch program. During which, she reached out and scheduled a ...

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