Interview Skills
A technique used to answer an interview question regarding a specific problem or challenged you faced?
PAR Method: Problem, Action, Result
Section of a resume where you list your previous job titles and employers?
Work Experience
This term describes arriving to work or meetings on time, showing respect for others’ schedules.
Punctuality
Name 3 ways to research a company.
1. Explore company website
2. Seek out social media
3. Call directly and ask questions
4. Read the job ad
5. Look for employee/client reviews
This term describes the technique of practicing responses to common interview questions with a friend or mentor to improve your performance.
Mock Interview
Type of interview involving a series of questions asked by multiple interviewers?
A Panel Interview
Brief summary at the top of resume that highlights career goals and qualifications?
Professional Summary
The quality of maintaining a positive and respectful attitude, even in challenging situations.
Professionalism or composure
The process of contacting an employer after submitting an application.
Following Up
Section of a resume that details formal training.
Education
If you are given a situational question and aren't sure how to respond, how should you approach it?
Share how you would approach the situation
This term refers to the skills and attributes you have acquired that are relevant to the job you are applying for.
Key Skills/Qualifications
Define non-verbal communication.
The non-verbal cues such as body language, eye contact, and facial expressions that contribute to effective communication.
This popular job search platform allows users to search for job listings, post resumes, and set up job alerts tailored to their career preferences.
Indeed
This behavior involves taking responsibility for your actions and admitting mistakes, which can help build trust and respect in the workplace.
Accountability
This term refers to the skills and attributes you have acquired that can be applied to one job or situation to another?
Transferrable Skills
On average, how long does an employer initially look at your resume for?
6 Seconds
This term describes the practice of building and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors
Networking
How does researching a company help prep for an interview?
1. Helps create questions to ask
2. Shows genuine interest
3. Allows us to tailor our interview answers to the specific company
How do you answer the question: What are your weaknesses or area of improvement? 2 parts.
1. Pick a weakness acceptable for the job
2. Demonstrate you are working or have worked on it
What are the 3 components of Tell Me About Yourself?
Present > Past > Future
The practice of including specific numbers and metrics to demonstrate the impact of your work in a resume is known as this.
Quantifying achievements
Ability to collaborate effectively towards common goals.
Teamwork
The online platform commonly used for professional networking and job searching.
This is the practice of sending a follow-up message after an interview to express appreciation and reiterate interest.
Thank You Email