Interview Q's
What’s 2 things you should do before going into an interview?
Research the company, prepare answers, plan your outfit, research the route to make sure you are early
Name one thing you should do before your first work day.
Pack a lunch, organize your ride, be prepared by laying out work clothes, bring student package.
What does “professionalism” mean to you? Provide several things...
- Arrive before your shift starts (punctual)
-Dress appropriately for your job site
- Speak professionally (No swearing, polite etc)
- Work HARD and take initiative (nothing is below you)
-No issue with your phone/airpods
You’re given a task you don’t understand. What should you do?
Ask for clarification
What page in your student package should you fill out after EVERY shift?
You daily time sheet page
Why is eye contact important in an interview?
(Shows confidence and engagement.)
This SHOULD NOT HAPPEN BUT....
What should you do if you’re running late for your shift?
Call or message your supervisor right away
a) What is networking
b) Why is it important?
a) Building connections with other professionals/people that can benefit you in the long term
b) Can lead to new job opportunities and professional advice
You know Ms. Johnson is will be trying to connect with you to set up a site visit. How, when and what should you check?
Microsoft Teams: check daily every morning and night!
It’s not over when you hand in your thank-you card to your employer— what must you have already done to earn marks for it?
Before you give them your thank-you cards, you need to take a photo of the front and inside (once it is filled in) and send it to Ms. Johnson on Teams.
What is a common mistake people make during interviews that you should avoid (list at least two)?
Talking negatively about past teachers/jobs, not making eye contact, fidgeting, poor body language.
WORST CASE SCENARIO...
You are VERY sick and not able to go to work, what must you do?
1) Call your supervisor and explain
2) Message Ms. Johnson on TEAMS to let her know.
--> you will need to figure out an extra shift if this affects your 90hrs
What can you do if you make a poor first impression? (list a few things did not go as well as you wanted it to)
1) Be punctual going forward
2) Be professional (polite, on time, positive body language etc)
3) Take INITITATIVE! (if there is nothing to do don't sit and take a break....find something to do!)
You are not loving your workplace? What should you do?
Do your best, show up, be professional, work hard. This will still be 90 hrs of work experience you can add to your resume!
a) How will you be communicating with Ms. Johnson if you are not at school?
b) In the first week, what will she be organizing to set up?
a) Microsoft Teams
b) A site visit at your workplace. You and a supervisor will need to be there!
What is a good example of a question to ask your interviewer?
Ex.
Why do you enjoy working here?
What does a typical day look like?”
“What do you value in a team member?”
Scenario: You don’t have much to do at work. What do you do?
(Ask for a task, organize, clean, take initiative, etc.)
a) what does good body language look like at work showing that you are a hard worker
b) what does bad body language look like
c) Why is body language important?
a) Demonstrate
b) Demonstrate
c) It tells a lot about a person
You notice someone shoplifting in your store. What do you do?
Immediately tell a supervisor or another employee.
Never deal with this on our own!
a) On your first day back of WEX, what must you hand in?
b) What has to be completed in it?
a) Student package
b) EVERYTHING! No BLANKS
Role-play: Your team has 45 seconds to answer: “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”
Ms. Johnson will decide if it is a strong answer
Name two sheets in your student package do you have to complete on Day 1?
Oath of Confidentiality Form
Workplace safety Orientation
Student Training Plan
What are several key traits employers look for in young workers?
Reliability, teamwork, good communication, takes initiative, motivated, good listener.
Another employee that you work with is constantly on their phone. What do you do?
Nothing. You worry about yourself and do your best while at work. You know that it looks unprofessional and you keep your put away.
What MUST you do close to the end of your WEX? Name 3 things...
1) Give thank-you cards AND take a photo of front and back and send on TEAMS to Ms. Johnson
2) Give your employer, employer Feedback form (found in student package)
3) Fill out Reflection in student package