Interviewing Skills
Introduce yourself
Tell them why you are applying
Focus on skills you have
What is the Purpose of a Cover Letter?
The body's reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental, or emotional adjustment or response.
What is stress?
What is time management?
moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.
What is Ethics?
What is tips on avoiding interview anxiety?
The first statement is your first impression. Introduce yourself and your purpose for writing to them. Explain what job you are applying for.
What is the First paragraph Information?
Physical- Fatigue, headache, insomnia, muscle aches
Mental- decrease in concentration and memory, indecisiveness, mind racing
Emotional- anxiety, nervouseness, depression, anger
Behavioral- pacing, fidgeting, nervous habits (nail biting)
What are symptoms of Stress?
Vince Lombardi expected his players and coaches to be 15 minutes early to meetings and practices. Not on time - 15 minutes early. If they weren't he considered them "late".
What is Lombardi time?
What is Work ethics?
Why did you apply here?
How are you social skills?
What was your reason for leaving your last job?
What is typical Interviewing questions?
Sending resume without a cover letter, failing to address the letter to the recipient, telling the employer what company can do for you instead of what you can do for the company, leaving the ball in the employer's court, being boring
What is examples of things to avoid on your cover letter?
These stressors can include relatives getting sick or dying, jobs being lost, and people criticizing or becoming angry.
What is external Stress?
What are the types of personalities that affect Time management?
Talking appropriately with supervisor, co-workers, customers. Being Respectful yet confident. Listening to responses.
What is communication?
Is it acceptable to bring your parent, guardian or friend on an interview with you?
Absolutely not!
Your Name
Mailing Address
City, State, Zipcode
Contact Number
What is your address information?
These stressors are self-generated.
What are internal Stressors?
Goal Setting, Prioritizaton, Managing Interruptions, Procrastination, Scheduling.
What are the key time management skills?
What is being a good team player?
Wearing a tee shirt to an interview is acceptable.
What is an example of unacceptable interview attire?
The last section should indicate your willingness to discuss the position further and to be available for an interview. Always thank the company for their consideration of your resume.
What is the final paragraph of your cover letter?
What is unhealthy ways to handle stress?
Organize and prioritize your work, Writing it down, Use a To-do List, Use a Calendar are examples of.
What is a time management system?
What is having pride in your work?