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Before the Interview
During the Interview
After the Interview
About Project SEARCH
100

Come give me an interview ready handshake

Firm handshake for about 3 seconds

100

True or false. Women should wear short skirts and tank tops to the interview.

False

100

True or false. If you know what your interviewer is going to say, you should answer them before they finish asking you the question

False. Wait for the interviewer to finish speaking! It is rude to cut people off while speaking. Additionally, that will give you time to think and organize your thoughts before your answer.

100

True or false. You should send a thank you letter after the interview?

True.

100

How many internship rotations will you complete during your time here at Project SEARCH?

3

200

Show me good posture for an interview.

Sitting up straight, not slouching.

200

True or false. You should wait until you are told to sit down.

True

200

True or false. It's okay to lie about your skills and experience on a interview.

False. You should never lie!

200

True or false? You do not need to shake the interviewers hand at the end of the interview if you shook their hand at the beginning.

False. You should shake the interviewers hand at the beginning and the end of the interview.

200

True or False. If I need to go to the bathroom in the Project SEARCH classroom, I need to ask.

False. You are not at your regular high school! If you need to go to the restroom, do not ask just let us know.

300

What is teamwork?

Working together with a group of people to achieve a common goal

300

True or false. You should smile but not shake hands with the interviewer ?

False

300

True or false. Is the following answer an appropriate answer: What are your strengths? I am a leader and I always do my work perfectly. Since I am perfect, I do not need help from my coworkers.

False. You want to say great things about yourself but be careful the way you express your greatness. For example, you can say: 

I am leader and I always check over my work to make sure it is done right. I like working independently but I can work with my coworkers as well.

300

When the interviewer asks "Do you have any questions?", it is okay to say "No. I do not have any questions."

False. ALWAYS have questions to ask.

300

True or False. I will not be paid for the internships I complete at Project SEARCH.

True. You will not be paid. You are here to gain experience and skills to add to your resume.

400

Tell me what are your 3 strengths.

Answer may vary.

400

Name one thing to do before your interview.

1. Have your resume ready

2. Research the company

3. Practice interview questions

4. Create a list of questions to ask your interviewer. 

5. Confirm your interview

400

True or false: It is OK to talk bad about an old job.

False.

400

True or False. You should thank the interviewer for taking the time to speak with you.

True.

400

What is the name of base you come to everyday to attend Project SEARCH?

Joint Base Andrews

500

What is Problem Solving?

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

500

How early should you arrive to your interview?

At least 10 to 15 minutes early

500

As soon as the interview ends, what 2 things should you do?

Shake hands and say thank you

500

What is one important question we talked about that you ALWAYS need ask your interviewer before you leave?

Ask the interviewer when they think a decision will be made

500

What is Project SEARCH?

A one year job training program where you will complete three 10 week internship rotations.

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