Don't Forget To...
Don't forget to turn off your ____.
What is an interview?
A conversation between you and another person about an opportunity that you are interested in.
All Jobs Require An Interview.
False. Not All Jobs Require An Interview. However, most jobs do.
What are some good coping skills for handling stress?
Exercising, listen to music, picking up a hobby, engaging with family and friends, and knowing when to take a break.
What should you not say when an interviewer asks why do you want this job?
"Well, I've always been really passionate about being able to buy food to live."
Don't forget to bring your __________. It has a ton of great information on it!
Resume.
How can you make sure you are successful in your interview?
Research the company or school, Be prepared, and use strategies to decrease anxiety.
You should arrive 1 hour before an interview.
False. You should arrive 20-30 minutes before an interview.
What does being "triggered" mean?
The term "triggered" refers to the experience of having an emotional reaction to a disturbing topic.
If an employer asks would you be willing to relocate, what would be an incorrect response?
Don't forget to say ________ _______ at the end of your interview.
Thank You.
What is the appropriate thing to do if you are going to be late for an interview?
Call organization ahead of time, apologize for your lateness, keep it positive, and prove you are adaptable.
You should never email/call a potential employer after your interview.
False. A follow-up email/phone call lets the interviewer know that you are professional and will depict a lasting impression.
name 3 popular negative coping skills.
Self-harm, substance abuse, and withdraw/isolation.
Why did the elephant get rejected for a job?
His qualifications were completely irrelephant.
Don't forget to sit ____ during your interview.
Straight up.
Be on time, tell the truth, listen carefully to the interviewer, watch your grammar, have some questions of your own prepared in advance, focus, follow-up, avoid cell phone use, do not chew gum/suck on candy, and always enter and exit with a handshake/smile.
Women can wear long nails to the interview as long as the interviewer doesn't notice.
False. Your nails should be at an appropriate length and color.
Name the top 5 coping skills that you can do in a classroom.
Take a break, deep breathing, counting, grounding techniques, and eating (healthy snacks).
If a potential employer asks, "Why did you quit your job at nike?" how would a jokester reply?
I just couldn't do it anymore.
Don't forget to speak ______ during your interview. How speak says a lot about you.
Clear and Concise.
Name important skills to have for an interview that we've discussed during this session.
Having confidence, charisma, professionalism, appropriate use of body language, appropriate attire, and acquiring coping strategies when nervous.
Interview fatigue can happen to both the interviewer as well as the interviewee.
True. Interview fatigue happens when a potential hire has been through so many rounds of interviews that they start to lose interest in your company. Interview fatigue also occurs when a company schedules back to back interviews for one position and often experiences being overwhelmed with the number of candidates.
The proper way to breathe is not with your chest, but with your ____.
Diaphram
Why would a woman named Koala get the job?