Dan: This coming school year I will find myself listening to the same speeches from the University of Delaware career center that I did when I was a freshman. “Be presentable, talk slowly and alliterate, study before hand…” when talking to representatives from all the large and unattainable corporations. As a student and having been to career fairs, what they do not tell you is that you need a presentable and quick way to write down important information during the process.

I have learned that it is very hard to look graceful when trying to write down information and take out your important resume at the same time. This is why I bought a Foray Leather Bifold Padfolio. It is a presentable leather portfolio that allows you to take out your resume, cover letter, letter of recommendation etc. and write down important information such as contact numbers simultaneously. In addition to its uses, it looks “presentable” and really tells the representative that you came prepared. It has come to my aid plenty of times, and any of my peers at school would agree.

I want to now share a few resources on the business interviewing process that are truly great. One way to prepare for an interview/talk to a business representative is to anticipate their questions. If you look at what they might need to know about you, you will not be so surprised as to the responses you will have to give in return. The Virginia Tech career center’s home page has a lot of great information about interviewing. Everything from dining etiquette to speech is covered on their site and has really guided me through this process while at school.

Trying to get an internship or a job is becoming harder and harder every day. Some jobs more than others have become slim pickings due to the current state of the economy therefore inadvertently making the interview process even more of a challenge!

If there is someone you know who has to deal with these difficult events, ease the process with the Foray portfolio. It is a gift that will continuously come in handy and will never be neglected. Unless that is; you land that DREAM JOB!

Grace: As someone who freaks out during interviews, I have to say that I think Dan’s gift is a great idea. The last thing I need during an interview is for papers to be flying all over the place. The portfolio also looks very professional and organized. I also really liked the interview advice! Unlike Dan, I don’t speak very eloquently and get really nervous, so I really needed those tips!