Dominic Guerra

I have always encouraged our students to answer each interview using an example or story. I tell them each story should have a beginning, middle, and end. At the end of their story, they should come out looking like the "hero." I also encourage them to keep a log on their phone of their accomplishments/"wins" during their time in school. When they have a log of their "wins." they can review that list prior to the interview and be ready to answer all questions using real-world examples.  

I will have our students take one of the strength assessments in their first class or meeting with me, and we will also talk about what they have done in their professional/working lives that gives them that energized feeling. 

Focusing on strengths is far better for an individual than focusing on weaknesses. By focusing on improving weaknesses, a person's self-confidence can be diminished, and they may want to give up. However, focusing on their strengths will empower them to create the change they dream of.