So looking back over my first interview, I am super embarrassed. Ben's responses weren't bad at all but I feel like I'm really awkward and unconfident in that video. I've linked it here for comparison. I think I was unprepared for that interview, in retrospect, and it shines through in the video. Also, the quality of the video sucks.
My 2nd Interview with Ben King, CEO and Founder of Keep It Simple Technologies:
How far I've come:
The second interview really made me realize how much I have progressed in being able to talk with people and to network. Even during the course of this class, I have seen an improvement in myself in how I am able to ask for things I may need or to speak up when before I wouldn't. I think being in an entrepreneurial environment as well as growing up a bit has really helped me improve my confidence and my ability to articulate.
It's a lot easier to talk about entrepreneurship with fellow entrepreneurs now that I have taken this class as well as taken the Business Plan Lab. I think my questions are a lot more targeted towards business rather than "wow! That was a great idea," because I have more knowledge now. Which means I hold myself to a higher standard than I did before in terms of participating in business discussions. For instance, I used to think it was okay not to ask questions or talk when someone asks for entrepreneurial feedback because I thought I didn't have anything to say. Now I can make a comment on their revenue model or whether or not they have a MVP. What's cool is that this business acumen is standard throughout the world, like a language I can finally understand, and it makes me feel like I belong. Knowing more about entrepreneurship has definitely improved my confidence and for that I am very grateful.
Hey Cassie,
ReplyDeleteI so appreciate and love your post! Also, may I take a moment to say I am so pleased you went with doing the second interview with Ben. This was an awesome interview! The conversation in the interview is so integral to having a good interview, you were throughly engaged and Ben really was engaged with your questions as well. (Aside from not remembering your name properly...I had to chuckle at that a little.) Overall, I can sense you have a better sense of self through this class and this process. I am so excited for you! If you'd like to check out my blog it is, http://entreprenue-whaaat.blogspot.com/.
Hello Cassie,
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job here, I love everything about your post from giving the comparison of each interview to the interviews themselves. You obviously put a lot of effort in this assignment and I'm sure you will be rewarded 10x. You are definitely too hard on yourself on the first interview, I think you did a great job on it. Congratulations on finishing this semester strong, I think you really learned a lot from it. You can check out my interview in the link below.
http://rogerstrobert.blogspot.com/2016/04/very-short-interview-part-2.html
Cassie- great job on your interview! I can totally tell a difference between the first and second videos. I think its great that you were able to record both interviews, it definitely shows the progress!
ReplyDeleteCassie I have to commend you for being honest and introspective about where exactly you felt like you messed upbanking as he discussed not only the growth of his company, but where he feels the growth in emerging and large markets that deal with technology as a whole.
ReplyDeleteHello Cassandra,
ReplyDeleteHey I got a chance to see your fist interview and now I have seen your second interview. You have come a long way from your first interview. You seem to be quite comfortable in this interview. This is a great skill to have as you move forward into your new ventures. I also liked your questions especially the biggest setback question. I think we can all learn from his experience.
If you would like to see my google experience check it out on my blog at: http://9to5isoverrated.blogspot.com/2016/04/very-short-interview-part-2.html
Great job on your second interview. I went backed and looked at the first one and I can tell the difference in the improvement you made over the semester. You are way better in every aspect of the interview! great job
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