Enter Title

Tell me about yourself?

100

Is this an appropriate response?

I have a dog, and have always had pets since I was a child!

Generally, talking about pets is too personal and not relevant to most jobs. Can you think of an exception?

200

I have excellent communication skills which is why I am interested in this position where I can ensure customers get their needs met

appropriate! Why?

300

I come from a big family and we go on vacation every summer.

Inappropriate. Why?

400

I am part of a music club at school where I am in charge of organizing our schedule

This could be included to help demonstrate where you use your soft skill of organization! 

500

I am a people person which is why most of my experience is in retail

Appropriate! Why? 

Soft or Hard Skill?

100

Phone etiquette

Soft skill - why? Where would this skill be useful?

200

Prioritizing

Soft - why?

300

Organization

Soft - why?

400

Using Zoom

Hard - why is this a hard skill? 

500

Using Twitter

Hard - why?

True or False?

100

Research is not very important when looking for employment

False! Why is it important? Where can research be used in the process of looking for work?

200

Once I submit an application, I can stop looking for other employment

False! Why?

300

I submitted my application this morning - I should call them tomorrow to follow up!

False - why?

400

It's okay for an employer to ask about my age.

False

500

Part-Time work is 35+ hours per week

False! 

Soft or Hard Skill?

100

Using a POS (point of sale a.k.a. Cash Register)

Hard - explain why?

200

Dog Grooming

Hard - explain why.

300

Good at taking directions

Soft - why? What does this tell the employer about you?

400

Driver's License 

Hard Skill - why?

500

Problem Solving

Soft - why? What does this tell the employer about you?

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100

What are 3 things we can do to prepare the night before the interview?

Resume

Map route

Pick outfit