Job Interview
Name two strengths you have that you could put on your resume.
Trustworthy, prompt (always on time), hard worker, learn new things, flexible, polite (people person), respectful
What are two questions you could ask your teacher if you needed help preparing for a test?
Can you help me make/get a study guide for this test?
Is there anything I can do to best prepare myself for this test?
What is one of the first things you should do when you want to apply for a job?
Make a resume, get a job application, make a list of strengths, could all be correct answers.
You don't understand the assignment your teacher has given you. What are some things you can ask them?
Can you explain the assignment again?
Can you help me understand this?
You got a new student in class and they have been assigned to sit next to you. It is their first day of school, what can you say to them?
Hi, my name is _______. What's your name?
How do you like this high school so far?
100 bonus points each: What are some conversation starters you could bring up?
True or False, this is a good question to ask in an interview:
What are the benefits of working for your company?
True, you want to know how working for this company or at this job will benefit you.
You worked hard on midterm paper and finally got your grade back. All of the hours you spent working on it paid off, you got an A. Your friend got a C and out of frustration turns to you and says, "whatever man, you cheated." What could your response to him be.
One of the following...
No I didn't, I worked really hard on this.
Don't respond and let him cool off/calm down.
You gave the wrong amount of cash back to a customer. The customer says, “This is wrong.” What do you say and do?
Something like...
I'm sorry, let me get you the correct change.
You got partnered with a classmate who has a history of bullying you. You don't think that you will do a good job on the assignment if you are partnered with them. What is something you could do to help your self in this situation?
Talk to your teacher. Tell them that you won't be able to do your best on the assignment if you are partnered with them. You can even explain to your teacher the experiences you have had with the student if you are comfortable with it.
A classmate says, “Yesterday was awful.” What do you say?
I'm sorry, do you want to tell me about it?
Something to let them know you care.
You want to know what the people who work at this job are like. Would it be appropriate to ask "do you like your coworkers?" Is there a better way you can say ask?
You are failing a class. Tell me three things you could ask your teacher or say to them to improve your grade.
Is there anything I can do to get my grade up?
Is there any extra credit I could do?
Are there any assignments I could redo to improve my grade?
Can you help me find a tutor or extra help, this class is really hard for me.
Your boss is in a bad mood. His tone is not pleasant when he talks to you and your coworkers. What do you say or do?
Ask if there is anything you can help with.
You are at the doctor's office because you haven't been feeling well for over a week. You get stomach aches frequently, your head hurts almost daily, and you are having trouble sleeping at night. The doctor says, "Hi _______, what brings you in today?" What do you reply?
I am here because I don't feel good. Tell him how long (over a week), tell him what hurts/is bothering you.
Your classmate says, “I saw an awesome movie last night.” What do you say?
Something like...
"That's awesome, what was it?"
Things you WOULDN'T say: I need money. I want to buy more stuff. My mom is making me.
You are in pottery class and the teacher just got done explaining the instructions. Everyone gets to work but you are still confused about the directions the teacher gave. What could you say or do?
Raise your hand, have the teacher explain the instructions again.
Have the teacher model the task for you, you are a visual learner.
If the teacher is ok with you working with classmates, as a friend working close to you
You are having trouble learning the new computer system at work. Who could you ask for help and give me two different questions you could ask.
Your boss, a coworker who is comfortable with the new system. You could ask...
Hey _____ could you help me with the new system?
Hey _____ could you teach me how to do xyz on the new program?
You would like to set up a bank account to start adding money to, you hope to get a job soon and have some money saved up. What is your next move, who do you ask for help?
The student next to you is getting really angry with the teacher. The teacher has asked the student to put his cell phone away three times. What do you say or do? Should you say anything?
You don't need to say anything in this instance.
Pretend like I am interviewing you. What are three questions you would ask me to gain more information about the job?
What are the benefits of working for your company?
What is your favorite part about working here?
Would you be able to give me some examples of tasks I will be working on? (visual learners)
Who will be my supervisor or who will I report to directly?
What is the work environment like here?
Tell me (1) two different modes and (2) three different ways you can ask a teacher to get your grade up.
1. email or in person
2. Could I have some help on my assignments, would you look over this to make sure I am not missing anything, what could I do to bring my grade up
Name three of strengths you have that would make you a good candidate for a job and tell me why those strengths would be useful for a job.
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You have accommodations that make school tasks less challenging to complete- where could you find this accommodations?
Your IEP (Individualized Education Plan)- 50 bonus points for every accommodation you name that is on your IEP.
Why is it important to understand someone else's perspective?
Because they might not have the same thoughts and feelings as you, and that is ok.