General
What should you bring to an interview?
A) Your Pet
B) Your Resume
C) Your lunch
Your resume
What is recommendation for how to dress to an interview?
A) Tank tops and leggings
B) Simple Button Up and slacks
C) Shorts and Flip Flops
D) Ripped Jeans and Crop tops
Dress as if you are applying to a position 1 step higher than the position you are actually applying for
Ex: Dark slacks, simple button shirt and black shoes to work at movie theatre
True or false: If you don't know how to answer a question, it is okay to say, "Let me take a moment to think about that." before giving your answer.
TRUE
If your interview starts at 3:00pm, what time should you arrive?
A) 3:00 pm
B) 2:55 pm
C) 2:45 pm
2:40-2:50pm
Identify a hype person to boost confidence before and after an interview
Name anyone(:
What are 2 ways to prepare for an interview?
- practice with someone
- research the company
- look up practice questions online
- practice in a mirror
True or false: Employers do not care what I wear.
False
It is important to feel comfortable in your clothes! And unfortunately, some employers have turned teens away for wearing baggy jeans. How can you include your personal style into interview attire?
Name 2 things you would include to answer the questions: Why do you want to work here?
- how your strengths/skills match the job description
- something you like about the store/job
- talk about your values
At what point does the interview start?
A) When you sit down
B) When the interviewer asks the first question
B) As soon as you come in the door
As soon as you come in the door
How does food help prepare you for an interview?
Food give your brain and body energy! High protein foods help balance your blood sugar, which, in turn, can aid with preventing anxiety or a change of mood.
Ex: Eggs, yogurt, chicken sandwich, nuts
What is a transferable skill?
A) A skill from your personal life that you can use at work
B) Your skills to lift heavy objects from one place to another
C) A skill that you want to work on
A skill that you've built in your personal life/work life/school life that can be used in the workplace.
Ex: responsibility - "I take care of household chores at the beginning and end of every day. This responsibility prepares me to complete all the daily tasks of work"
True or false: You should dress the same for a dog walking interview and a hotel front desk receptionist interview.
False
Clean fitted denim with a collared shirt or blouse may be appropriate for a dog walking position. Nice pants and a button up shirt may be more appropriate for a hotel front desk reception position.
What is 1 scenario can you use to answer the question: How do you handle conflict or a disagreement?
A) A fight you had you with your romantic partner
B) A disagreement with a classmate on a group project
C) A time you got into an argument with stranger on the bus
- give an example of how you worked through different opinions in a school group project
- when you worked out a disagreement with a friend/family member/teacher
- if nothing comes to mind, describe your plan on how you would approach conflict
If you receive an email asking to schedule an interview, what is the appropriate time range to respond?
A) Within 12 hours
B) Within 24 hours
C) Within 48 hours
D) Within 36 hours
Within 24 hours
What is your "Walk-Out" song?
name any song
What type of body language shows engagement during an interview?
-Hint: Head, eyes, posture, face
- head nodding
- upright posture
- eye contact
- smiling when appropriate
What should you do if you do not know what to wear to an interview?
Ask the interviewer via email or trusted adult
What is a tip for answering the question: What is one of your weaknesses?
A) Mention an area of growth
B) Never admit you are bad something
C) Share a challenge, but do not share your plan to improve
Mention an area of growth and about how you're working to improve in that area.
Example: "Sometimes I struggle with time management, but I have been setting reminders in my phone to help me be on time for important things like this interview."
When responding to a scheduling email, who should you address the message to?
The hiring manager or the name listed in the email you are responding to
Your interview is on a Tuesday. Which night is it most important to get the best sleep?
Sunday night.
Getting a good or bad night of sleep has the greatest effect on not the next day, but the day after.
After an interview, you send this to the interviewer.
A thank you note or email.
If you need support getting clothes for an interview, who can you ask?
Friends or family
OTTP (at the OTTP office, there is a clothing bank with interview clothes of different styles and sizes!)
Please answer: Tell me about yourself.
Name up to 3 things
full points if you give 3 talking points
half points if you give 1 talking point
What are factors to consider/think about when scheduling an interview time? (name 3)
- commute to location
- ability to find location
- time it takes from leaving your door to arriving at the interview door
- parking?
- do you have any obligations after proposed interview time?
Name 2 ways to cope with stress or anxiety before and during the interview.
- breathing exercises
- superman pose
- positive self-talk
- exercise
- fidget (fidget ring for during interview)