Trojan Ready Series: Stand Out in Entry-Level Interviews with Phaidon International

This workshop is part of the Trojan Ready Series, a collection of featured employer-led workshops designed to help USC students build career readiness and develop professional skills for success in the workplace. View all upcoming Trojan Ready Series workshops here.How to Stand Out in Graduate and Entry-Level Interviews is hosted by Phaidon International.As you prepare to enter the graduate job market, interviews can often feel unfamiliar and intimidating. This interactive online workshop is designed to give you the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to walk in feeling prepared for your first corporate interview.Led by recruitment experts from Phaidon International, this session will explore what employers are really assessing during an interview, how to prepare effectively, how to present yourself professionally, and how to communicate your value confidently. You will also learn how to ask insightful questions, avoid common mistakes, and leave a strong impression throughout the interview process.Key TakeawaysBy the end of the session, you will:
Understand what employers are really looking for and how hiring managers assess candidates beyond their resume
Learn how to prepare effectively by researching companies, roles, and interviewers to build stronger, more tailored answers
Develop confidence in answering interview questions using specific examples that showcase skills, potential, and personality
Improve professional presence and communication to make a strong impression throughout the interview process
Learn how to ask impactful questions and avoid common mistakes that can influence hiring decisions
This workshop supports the NACE Career Readiness Competencies of Communication, Career & Self-Development, Professionalism, & Critical Thinking.Meeting Details:

IMPORTANT:This event is open to all majors and class levels.
Please attend or cancel if you are no longer able to attend.

No-Show Policy: Failure to attend without canceling will result in a “No Show” on your Handshake account. Multiple no-shows may restrict your access to future events, per our Trojan Accountability Expectations.
Need disability-related accommodation?If you need disability-related accommodations, please Request an Accessibility Accommodation.Notice of Non-DiscriminationEvents are open to all USC Students with USC’s Notice of Non-Discrimination.