Vocabulary
Define Interview
What is: a formal or professional meeting in which someone asks questions and evaluates the other person.
What is the past tense of interview?
What is: interviewed.
T/F:
There is nothing wrong with answering your phone during a job interview.
What is: False. Using your phone during an interview shows a lack of respect for the interviewer.
Tell me a little bit about yourself.
Answers will vary. Introduce yourself and make sure to keep the focus on work-related experience.
What is the correct term used for the following sentence: document used to create his/her qualifications for a job position
What is: resume
Fill in the blank
“At my old job, I ____ data from all our branches”
Analyzed
Analyze
What is: analyzed.
What is the proper dress code when showing up to an interview?
What is: business attire, such as a nice suit.
Why do you want to work here?
Answers will vary. Provide detail about the company.
What’s another word for job?
Profession
Occupation
Work
Fill in the blanks
A doctor t____ patients
A secretary w____ in the office
A chef p____ meals
What is:
Treats
Works
Prepares
Fill in the blanks:
Maintaining _______ with the interviewer shows that you are actively _______ and paying _______.
What is:
Eye-contact
Listening
Attention
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Answers will vary. Always provide examples of strengths, and self-improvements for weaknesses.
What are some of the common words/phrases used in an interview by a candidate?
I look forward to…
This would be an amazing opportunity…
Skills
Reliable
Answers may vary
What is the past simple tense typically used for?
What is: describing responsibilities in past jobs.
Why is it important to consider job interview etiquette?
Answers may vary
Can you tell me about your previous experience in the field?
Answers will vary. Don’t be afraid to give details so they know that you understand the work.
How would you describe a good job candidate?
Answers may vary.
Someone who has the following qualities:
Dependable
Professional
Motivated
Intelligent
Adaptable
Fill in the blanks:
I would have ______ for the job if I had ______ about it beforehand.
What is:
Applied
Known
List five things you should NOT do during a job interview.
Answers may vary. Examples:
Don’t speak too loudly or too quietly
Don’t slouch
Don’t use your phone
Don’t speak over the interviewer
Don’t look around while you’re being spoken to
Why are you looking for a new job?
Answers will vary. Make sure not to paint yourself or your previous job in a negative light.
How would you describe yourself in one word?
Answers may vary