Before the Interview
What is Role Play?
Pretending that you are interviewing for a job (practicing!)
What is an informational interview?
This type of interview is initiated by the job seeker. to find out more about the organization and job opportunity.
What is a resume?
Describes your education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests.
What questions should you be prepared for?
What can you tell me about yourself? What are your greatest strengths? What are your greatest weaknesses? Why do you want this job?
What is an interview?
A formal meeting between an employer and a job seeker.
Why is how you dress at a job interview important?
The first thing the employer notices is your appearance so keep yourself neat and clean. Dress for Success! it is always better to be over dressed then under dressed!
What is a group interview?
It is an interview with where multiple people get interviewed at the same time (sometimes called a panel interview)
What is the most popular type of resume?
Chronological
What should you pay attention to regarding yourself?
Your body language is very important. Make sure your speech is clear and concise. Make sure you tell the truth.
What is a letter of recommendation?
A letter in support of you that provides insight into your background, skills, work ethic and character.
Why should you practice the organization before the job interview?
It will make you more comfortable and you will be prepared for the interview.
What is a Formal Interview?
A face to face meeting of the employer and employee.
What is a cover letter?
This introduces you and why you are applying.
What should you do if you don't succeed?
Say thank you to the employer. Take notes of what was wrong and what was good. Dont give up!
What is a Cover Letter
Contains basic information about your past experience and how you are the right person for this job!
Why should you research about the company and the job before the interview?
Research to know as much as you can about the company and the job so you are prepared and will be ready to answer and ask questions when the interview comes.
Before a face to face interview, what type of interview is usually the 1st interview that you will have for a job (screening).
phone call, zoom, etc.
What should you avoid in your resume?
pictures, unreadable fonts, text boxes, etc.
What should your attitude be?
You should be enthusiastic, positive and friendly.
What is a personal career portfolio?
A collection of information about you that includes projects and work samples.
What is a Pre-employment test?
Test given by the employer to find if a job seeker fits the job.
What interview should you start talking about salary?
2nd
What are the most important topics to have on your resume?
Summary of qualifications, skills, job history, education, military history
What is bad attitude?
Angry, late and not very friendly
What is a resume?
Describes your education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests.