Interview Day
Interview Questions
Resume and Cover Letters
STAR
Mix
100

What document(s) should you remember to bring to an interview? 

Resume, certifications, references, recommendation letters

100

When asked to 'Tell me about yourself,' you should focus on this aspect...

Professional experience from the Apprenticeship program, volunteering, past work experience, education, certifications, and positive work experiences. 

100

This document outlines your work experience, education, and skills...

Resume

100

The S in the STAR method stands for ...

Situation

100

You need this many hours of sleep before an interview...

7 - 9 hours

200

What is a short statement of why an organization exists and what its overall goal is?

A mission statement

200

What can you say to the question "Why did you leave your last job?"

The apprenticeship program was temporary 

or

Still employed and looking for a new opportunity

200

This one-page letter accompanies your resume and explains why you are a good fit for the job...

A Cover Letter

200

The T in the Star method stands for ...

Task 

200

What amount of time does it take to make a first impression? 

7 seconds

300

What 3 things should you do in the morning to prepare for an interview? 

Brush your teeth, use deodorant, wash your face, have a healthy breakfast, receive a copy of your resume, relax, and practice interview questions.

300

What information do you give for the question "When are you available to work?"

Give days, times, and any other mandatory commitments 

300

Including this in your resume header makes it easy for employers to contact you...

Contact information!

Phone number

Email

LinkedIn address 

300

The A in the STAR method stands for 

Action

300

What should you do after an interview within 24 hours? 

Send a thank you email.

400

What are the fundamental beliefs and principles that guide an organization ...?

Company values or core values

400

What can you say to "Do you have reliable transportation?" 

YES. 

You do not have to disclose how you get to work, but can share if comfortable. 

400

This document will have a list of professional and personal people who are willing to say GOOD things about you to a manager ...

References 

400

The R in the STAR Method stands for 

Result

400

At 16, he took the entrance exam for the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School but failed to pass the language and history test ...

Albert Einstein

500

What time should you arrive for an interview?

15 minutes early

500

This type of answer should be avoided when responding to "What are your weaknesses?"

Negative, vague, no answer, or overly confident 

500

This section of your resume lists the degrees, certifications, and additional training you have completed...

Education and Certifications

500

What types of interview questions does the STAR method help answer?

Behavioral Interview Questions

EX) Tell me about a time when...

Describe a time you handled a challenge...

How do you handle stress at work...

500

What is the psychological process that describes how people can make quick judgments about a person or situation based on minimal information?

Thin slicing