Interviewing Skills
What should you do before an interview?
Research the company/practice
List one reason why people work
Earn money
Social satisfaction
Personal development
Self expression
Prestige
Health
(any of these are acceptable answers)
List one reason why diversity in the workplace is beneficial
Creativity
Better understanding of customers
Unique solutions
Different perspectives
What should someone do if they have been sexually harassed?
Tell someone
Seek emotional support
Don't blame yourself
keep a written journal
Report it officially
What is a job contact?
Someone you know that can give you information about a job
List some interview bloopers
Poor handshake
Talking too much
Showing up late or way too early
Not preparing for the interview
Not enough/too much eye contact
Verbal ticks
List one benefit of working
Learning occupational skills
Earn money
Learn
Discover career interests
(any of these are acceptable answers)
This is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Prejudice
What are the two types of sexual harassment?
Quid Pro Quo and Hostile work environment
What should you do after an interview?
Send a thank you card or email
What is the acronym that we use to answer a behavioral based interview question?
S.T.A.R
What is work history?
All the jobs that one holds during the course of a working life time.
Give an example of people-first language
(answers may vary)
List some examples of sexual harassment
Inappropriate jokes
Sexting
Repeated requests for dates
Inappropriate touching/gestures
What is the type of interview that is typically an assessment of past performance?
Behavioral based interview
List one thing you should do during an interview
Smile
Firm handshake
Eye contact
Have questions
What could a person do now to help prepare them for a job in the future?
Take courses that may strengthen academic background
Change habits and attitudes that will hold you back
What are some ways of preventing miscommunication in the workplace?
Talk face to face
Check your tone
Avoid jokes that may reflect prejudice
Take time to learn about your coworker's communication styles
This type of sexual harassment is a demand for sexual favors in exchange for some benefit (this is typically an abuse of power)
Quid pro quo
What is the most common interview question?
"Tell me about yourself"
What should you wear to an interview/how should you dress?
Business casual- not too fancy but put effort into it
This is a job you consider to be permanent and may last several years
A stable job
Which act was put in place that would provide protections for people with disabilities?
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
This type of sexual harassment is so severe is creates an intimidating environment that affects a person's job performance (this is not typically an abuse of power).
Hostile work environment
This group enforces legislation that ensures gender equality
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)