Resume Review
Why is it important to review your resume before an interview?
To be prepared to talk about your experience during the interview
Why is it important to prepare personal examples for an interview?
To be prepared to talk about your past skills and experiences.
Why do you want to be an intern at Cambridge Memorial Hospital?
Answers will vary. Here are some examples
- Meet new staff
- Learn new skills
- gain experience in a hospital setting
- Learn more about community work places
What should you do if you feel nervous before an interview?
examples:
Prepare with your job developer
take a deep breath
Review your resume
Listen to calming music
Practice with a caregiver
What do you like to do with your time outside of Project SEARCH?
Answers will very. Include something that can relate to work skills. Examples:
- I like to join community activities because I like to be social and part of the team.
- I like to research new youtube sites, because I love to learn new things.
What should you be prepared to discuss from your resume during an interview?
Everything
Give an example of a time you took constructive feedback at work/internship.
Answers will vary. Include the feedback, what you did with the feedback.
If you had to describe yourself using three words, what would they be?
Include 3 adjectives (describing words) from your resume. Bonus - describe a time you demonstrated those actions.
Example: I am detailed, for example when I was in the CEO's office I did a lot of data input.
How can you handle silence during note sessions or question periods?
Examples:
Look at your resume
Take deep breaths
Look at your notes
What do you hope to learn from this internship?
Answers will vary. Examples:
- I would like to learn new skills like ______that will help me in my journey to work.
- How to interact with new staff members.
How can you ensure your resume is up-to-date and accurate?
1. Always edit and review your resume before each interview.
2. Book a time with someone who can support you, like your job developer to review & edit.
How can personal examples make your answers more impactful?
This will allow the employer to know you and your skills.
Personal examples show the employer you have real life experience with work.
Personal examples show you've applied the skills you speak about in your interview at work.
Why should I hire you?
Answers will vary. Here are some examples:
- I am ready and willing to work.
- I love to learn new things and know this job will provide plenty of new learning opportunities
What can you do if you get stumped by a question during an interview?
Examples:
Ask to repeat or rephrase the question.
Ask to come back to that questions.
Ask "can you ask me that in another way"
Tell me about a time you felt stressed and explain how you handled the situation.
Examples:
Getting a new unfamiliar task.
Meeting new staff.
Joining the lunch room.
Be sue to include: the situation, what you did to handle the situation, what you learned that will make you a better employee.
Give an example of a common question an employer might ask about your resume.
Tell me about your work experience.
Tell me about your skills
Tell me about ______.
What should you consider when choosing which personal examples to share?
Consider the job you are applying for, make the example relevant to that job and be sure your examples connect to work.
Do you have any questions?
Example Questions:
When do I start?
What do you like most about this department?
Is there anything I can do to be more prepared to start?
Do you have any feedback for me?
Describe a strategy to manage nervousness and avoid fidgeting during an interview.
Examples:
Take deep breathes
Be prepared and practice prior to.
Plant feet firmly on the ground.
What skills do you have that will make you a successful intern?
Examples:
Hard worker, punctual, determined, quick & accurate, fast learner, good listener, communication skills, great attention to detail etc.
As long as it takes to be able to answer any questions an employer might ask.
Tell us about your previous work experience.
Share the names of your last 2 internships.
Describe a situation that challenged you. How did you work through this challenge? What was the outcome?
Provide an answer that includes: Situation, what you did to handle the situation, how you improved as an employee.
How can you show enthusiasm about the opportunity through your body language and tone of voice?
Speak slow and clearly when answering questions.
Make eye contact.
Speak with a positive tone.
When are you available to start?
April 13th, 2026