AEC Success: Strategies for a Successful Interview

1.00 Hr
SKU: RV-11143

We have all been through the interview process, either through applying for a job/promotion or chasing a project. We also often follow established templates that almost everyone uses which result in eye rolling by the interviewers. This online interactive course can help you get out of this rut so that you can develop a fresh look for your next interview in pursuit of a project. You will learn what to research before the interview, how to observe and analyze the environment of the interview location, a strategic sitting layout and how to use all of this to your advantage prior to the interview. This course will show you how to manage the pace of the interview and how to answer tough questions. Finally, you’ll learn how to elegantly end the interview and which follow-up activities will help you standout amongst the thundering herd. Learn what to do and what NOT to do to subtly manage your client interview to ensure you and your team members shine!

AEC Success: Strategies for a Successful Interview

Course Details

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe your team to your advantage
  • Define the steps to prepare for the interview
  • Explain your agenda and the flow of the meeting
  • Craft the close of your interview

Specs

Course Level
Fundamental
Languages
English
Compatibility
Audio, Video, MobileReady

Author | David Williams

David T. Williams and Associates (DTW) is a certified MBE, SBE, DBE, and Disabled Veteran-owned business. Dr. David Williams, president of DTW, has more than 40 years of experience in the water resources industry and is known nationally and internationally for his contributions. He served as Principal-in-Charge for FEMA flood insurance studies in San Diego and Orange counties. Dr. Williams authored the HEC-6 User Manual for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrologic Engineering Center and conducted sedimentation studies worldwide, including Nile River evaluations for the World Bank. He is well-versed in computer programs such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and HEC-6, and is a recognized expert in sedimentation engineering. He has served as president of the International Erosion Control Association and chaired multiple ASCE committees on hydraulics, sedimentation, and stream restoration. With a background at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, he advanced sediment transport modeling and erosion control studies, including work on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. Dr. Williams has authored more than 100 technical papers, served as Associate Editor of the ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, and is a frequent instructor for professional short courses.

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