During the interview
For a virtual interview, should you still dress to impress?
Yes, you should still dress to impress from the waist up
True or False: You should send a follow up email every day after your interview
False
Do you work better alone or as part of a team?
Why are you interested in working here?
Thoroughly research the company and highlight specific aspects of their mission, culture, or products that align with your skills and career goals
What is your greatest strength?
Talk about one of your biggest strengths as it relates to the position
True or False: It's ok for you to ask the interviewer to give you some time to formulate a response to a question
True
How early should you arrive to your in-person interview?
15 minutes
Why did you leave your last job?
Focus on positive, career-oriented reasons like seeking new challenges, career advancement opportunities, , or a better alignment with your personal goals and values, while avoiding negative comments about your previous employer or colleagues.
Would you rather work hands-on, or work with people?
Be honest, but reassure the interviewers that you work well in any situation
How do you handle pressure?
Focus on specific examples from your experience where you successfully navigated a stressful situation, highlighting the strategies you used to stay calm and productive
What are some things you can do to be prepared during an interview?
Reasearch the company
Practice answering your interview questions
Research the best route to arrive at the interview
Should you give greet all interviewers in the room or just the person you've been in contact with?
Everyone in the room should receive a greeting
What sets you apart from other candidates for this position?
What is unique about you?
Why should we hire you?
Talk about unique qualities and skills you bring to the table
What are your short-term goals? What are your long-term goals?
What are your goals as it relates to the position and organization
What is considered good posture during an interview?
Sitting up straight with your back against the chair, shoulders back, head held high, and leaning slightly forward to show engagement, avoiding slouching or crossing your arms, which can project a lack of confidence or disinterest
How early should you arrive to a virtual interview?
A. Doesn't matter, as long as you show up
B. 2-3 minutes early
C. 15 minutes early
B. 2-3 minutes early
How do you handle conflict in the workplace?
Emphasize your ability to actively listen, communicate openly, seek understanding of different perspectives, and work towards a collaborative solution by focusing on the issue at hand. Stray away from attacking personalities
What is your greatest weakness?
Choose a weakness that you are actively working to improve, is not critical to the job you're applying for, and can be presented in a way that highlights your self-awareness and commitment to growth
If I were to ask your last supervisor to describe you, what would they say?
Try to mention at least one specific trait. If you can give an example of when you displayed this trait or were recognized for it, you will be highlighting additional details about your work history that could impress your potential new employer
How should you show you are actively listening in an interview?
Maintain eye contact, nod occasionally, use verbal cues like "uh huh" or "yes," paraphrase key points the interviewer makes, ask clarifying questions to show understanding, and avoid distractions like checking your phone while they're speaking
When should you send a " Thank - You" note?
A. Within 24 hours after the interview
B. 72 hours after the interview
C. 1 week after the interview
A. Within 24 hours after the interview
Tell Me About Yourself
A brief highlight, summary of your experience, your education, the value you bring to an employer and the reason you're looking forward to learning more about this next job and opportunity to work with them
Have you ever had a conflict with a boss or co-worker? How did you resolve it?
Use an appropriate example. Explain the situation, describe what you did, discuss the outcome and emphasize what you learned.
Give me an example of a time you made a mistake. How did you deal with it?
Focus on a specific work-related mistake, clearly explain what went wrong, highlight the actions you took to rectify the situation, and emphasize the positive lessons learned to prevent similar errors in the future. Stray away from blaming others for this mishap