BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
Name one thing you should research before an interview.
The company, position, mission/services, or job description.
YES or NO: Are ripped jeans appropriate interview attire?
NO
Finish the question: "Tell me about ______."
Yourself
YES or NO: Should you make eye contact during an interview?
YES
Should you thank the interviewer before leaving?
YES
How early should you arrive for an interview?
About 10–15 minutes early.
YES or NO: Is strong perfume or cologne recommended for an interview?
NO
When answering "Tell me about yourself," should you mainly discuss your personal life or professional background?
Professional background.
What should you do with your phone during an interview?
Put it away and silence it.
What type of message should you send after an interview?
A thank-you message/email.
Name THREE things you should bring to an interview.
Resume, pen, notebook, references, or certifications.
A recruiter specifically tells you to wear scrubs to your interview. What should you wear?
Clean, professional scrubs.
What does STAR stand for?
Situation, Task, Action, Result.
Name TWO examples of poor interview body language.
Slouching, looking at your phone, avoiding eye contact, or crossing your arms.
According to the workshop, how soon should you send your thank-you?
Within 24 hours.
Your interview is tomorrow morning. Name THREE things you should do tonight.
Research the company, review the job description, practice questions, choose your outfit, print resumes, check your route, set an alarm, or get enough rest.
Name THREE things that could make an interview outfit look unprofessional.
Examples include ripped jeans, slides, graphic T-shirt, hat, headphones, excessive accessories, wrinkled clothing, or inappropriate footwear.
An interviewer asks, "Tell me about a difficult situation." What method can help you organize your answer?
The STAR Method.
Put these in the correct order:
Sit Professionally – Greeting – Smile – Introduce Yourself – Walk In
Walk In → Smile → Greeting → Introduce Yourself → Sit Professionally
An interviewer asks, "Do you have any questions for us?" Give ONE professional question you could ask.
Examples: "What does a typical day look like?" / "What qualities do successful employees have?" / "What are the next steps in the process?"
Name the THREE things from the workshop that you should know about an employer before interviewing.
The company's purpose, the position you applied for, and why you want to work there.
You have an interview after externship, but you aren't sure whether to wear scrubs or business attire. What should you do?
Discuss it with the recruiter before the interview.
What's wrong with this answer? "At my last job this lady was really rude and getting on my nerves, but I handled it."
It is negative, vague, and doesn't explain the situation, action taken, or result. A stronger response would use the STAR Method
Name FOUR behaviors that demonstrate positive interview body language.
Sit up straight, maintain eye contact, smile, and stay engaged/listen actively.
Your interview went great. Should you A) call every hour, B) show up again tomorrow, C) send a thank-you message, or D) do nothing?
C — Send a thank-you message