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Friendship
Inquiry Phone Calls
Going to an Interview
Interview Questions
Technology and Communication
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What is a friend?

A person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard

100

Where do you call from?

Home, private quiet place where you can speak without interruption.
100

You have to be at an interview at 12:00 pm, what time should you arrive?

Always show up early. Whether it is for a job or an interview, plan to be there 5-10 minutes before hand. It sets a good first impression and it is a good habit to have.
100

How would you describe yourself? 

Try to answer concisely, and positively. 
100

What forms of technology do you, or people in your life, use to keep in touch?

Answering machines, text messaging, cell phones, online chats, online gaming, social media.

200
What is the difference between an acquaintance and a friend?

An acquaintance is a person you know and are familiar with, a friend is a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard


200

When do you call? How much time should you allot? 

Not during lunch hours or after 4:30 PM. However, it depends on the specific work environment.
200

What do you wear to an interview? How should you look?

Good hygiene (brush teeth, shower, hair), dress in nice clean clothes.
200

What has been your most rewarding accomplishment?

Try to answer concisely, and positively. 

200

What are the pros and cons of technological advances? How can it be helpful or problematic?

Pros: be a form of social communication, stress relief, form of expression, find information 

Cons: time consuming, limiting real life social interactions, dangerous people can be hiding on the internet, can be addicting

300
How do you become close to a friend?

Have conversations, play games together, hang out or spend time together, etc.

300

What do you say when a person answers a phone?

The amount of information stated depends on who you are talking to whether it is an actual employer, receptionist, or assistant.
300

What are some non-verbal communication skills you use when going to an interview? 

Eye contact, smiling, shaking hand when greeting, good body posture, etc. 

300

Describe what you've accomplished toward reaching a recent goal for yourself

Try to answer concisely and positively. 
300

Who is it safe to give your phone number to? Who shouldn’t have your number? 

Should not just give it to anybody that asks online or people you do not know. 
400

What do we expect from our friends? What qualities do we like them to possess?

Shared interest, time spent together, honesty, trustworthiness, helpful, supportive, good listener, etc.

400

Why should you keep a notebook in front of you when making a phone call? What would you need to write down? 

Phone contacts, when you called, what happened, what to do when following up.

400

What can you do to prepare for an interview? 

Practice interview questions, pick out what you are wearing to the interview in advance, practice a mock interview with someone you know, set an alarm to make sure you arrive early/on time, deep breathing.

400

Describe a time when you were faced with problems or stresses that tested your coping skills. 

Try to answer concisely and positively.
400

What is appropriate vs inappropriate to disclose in text messages/ picture messages? 

Remember our disclosure module about personal information. 
500

Name some friendship etiquette for making new friends

Observe, Inquire, Compliment, Join, Nurture

500

If you have to leave a voicemail, what information should your message have? What should you be aware of when leaving a voicemail for someone?

State name, inquiry, and return number. Speak clearly, positive tone, voice volume, and speed.

500

How should you follow up after an interview? What do you say? Why is following up beneficial?

State your name, thank them for the interview/opportunity, if there is anything you could do. Shows employers you are interested and committed to the job which would make you more memorable to them and a more desirable employee.
500

Give an example of when you had to work with someone who was difficult to get along with. Why was this person difficult? How did you handle that person? 

Try to answer concisely and positively. 
500

What is dangerous about sending inappropriate text messages or picture messages to people? What can some potential consequences be? 

Text messages and pictured could be forwarded to others. Inappropriate messages could be shown to someone else which could be embarrassing, hurt your reputation, and potentially have some legal issues.