Art of the Interview

10-10-06

Campus Engagement

“The Art of the Interview”

Blane Ruschak is a recruiter for a major accounting firm. Their closest office is located in Nashville, Tennessee. He has visited Western Kentucky University several times over the past four years. He has come not only as an informational speaker, but as a recruiter trying to find possible employees for KPMG. Mr. Ruschak’s speech on the art of the interview was rather expedient, yet beneficial.

The seminar was held in the Grise Hall Auditorium. For the most part all available seats were filled. However, half of those were there for class requirements proved by a show of hands prior to the speech. The seminar moved along rather quickly. There was a lot of material to cover in a one hour session. He touched on everything from style of dress to appropriate language during the hiring process. Mr. Ruschak showed a power point presentation that included pictures of acceptable business casual and formal articles of clothing.

One of the most interesting things to see was how comfortable he appeared in front of a large crowd. He moved and spoke fluently with no mistakes.