{"677098":{"#nid":"677098","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Interview Readiness: ISyE Students Engage with Advisory Board","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Having an alum critique me and walk me through the process made a huge difference. I didn\u2019t realize how much better I could structure my answers. It wasn\u2019t just theoretical anymore,\u201d shared Hazel Thekkekara, a first-year ISyE student.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe had just wrapped up a mock interview at the second annual Speed Networking and Interview Prep, cohosted by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/people\/advisory-board\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EISyE Advisory Board\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/case.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Academics, Success, and Equity\u003C\/a\u003E (CASE).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe evening was designed to connect generations of ISyE professionals \u2013 students taking notes, and alumni offering insights \u2013 shifted the room as they worked together on mock interview scenarios.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/roberto-castro-31338796\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERoberto Castro\u003C\/a\u003E (IE \u002707) and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/megan-langley-66913811\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMegan Langley\u003C\/a\u003E (IE \u002709), key members of the ISyE Advisory Board, stood by the entrance greeting students as they trickled in, eager to share their own experiences navigating the job market.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe wanted this event to be a space where students can comfortably connect with alumni, share stories, and build relationships,\u201d said Castro, his smile reflecting the excitement that had been building all week.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I honestly didn\u2019t expect this kind of turnout,\u201d Langley chimed in, glancing around the packed room. \u201cOver 100 RSVPs\u2014it shows how hungry our students are for real-world advice and networking.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the initial buzz of introductions, the crowd turned their attention to the keynote speaker, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/scott-doyne\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EScott Doyne\u003C\/a\u003E, a certified career coach and seasoned sports industry executive with over two decades of experience in digital media.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Networking is not about quick transactions; it\u0027s about building genuine relationships. Identify, Connect, Ask, and Follow-up\u2014those steps have served me well.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDrawing on his career at Turner Sports and his work developing NBA Digital, Doyne highlighted the ever-evolving importance of social media in networking and the value of establishing rapport when networking.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith every table filled, the event quickly transformed into a dynamic, hands-on workshop.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECyra Alesha, a first-year student, said, \u201cInterviews make me anxious, especially when I have to talk about myself. But I\u2019m pushing myself to step outside my comfort zone. If I start practicing now, I know I\u0027ll feel more confident when it really counts.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe informal setting allowed students to approach alumni with ease, creating a steady flow of conversation that felt both approachable and practical.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMaximus Genio, a third-year student, found the event particularly helpful in refining his interview technique. \u201cI used to overthink every answer during interviews,\u201d he said, running a hand through his hair after a mock session. \u201cBut the feedback I got tonight showed me how to focus on problem-solving and stay calm under pressure. It\u2019s a game-changer for me.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs final handshakes were exchanged, it was clear that the ISyE Advisory Board Interview Prep Event wasn\u2019t just a one-time workshop. For many, it had been a launching pad\u2014an essential steppingstone that not only honed their interview skills but also solidified connections that would last far beyond their time at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more info about CASE please contact Nicoly Myles: \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:nicoly.myles@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Enicoly.myles@gatech.edu\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor info about Advisory Board and funding opportunities contact Carol English: \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:carol.english@isye.gatech.edu \u0022\u003Ecarol.english@isye.gatech.edu\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E--\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAuthor: Nat M. 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