Hygiene/Appearance
You should do 2 of these the morning of your interview
ID card. Social security card, birth certificate,and/ or Resume
True or false. You can text your friends/ family durring the interview?
False. Your phone should be put away and on silent during the interview.
Tell me about yourself
Should mention Name, one skill applicable to the job, and a hobby.
Ex) My name is Julio Martinez, I am good at helping people, and in my spare time I enjoy gardening.
What should you prepare the night before you interview?
Your travel route and your interview clothes.
True or False. The "interview" starts when you walk into the company?
True. If you are on the company premises you should be acting interview appropriate.
What are some of your strenghts?
Answer should mention skills that are applicable to the job at hand.
EX) customer service, helping others, actively listening, self starter, ect.
How early can you arrive before you interview?
No more than 15 minutes early, unless you know you will need extra time to fill out paperwork.
How should you introduce yourself to your interviewer?
With a greeting, handshake, and your name EX) Good morning Mr. Smith my name is Jose.
Tell me about your previous work experience.
Talk about volunteer opportunities or transferable skills from life experience if you don't have paid experience.
True or False? It is acceptable to bring all your nessesary documents folded in your pockets?
False. You should bring them in a folder to keep them neat when possible.
When the interview is over what should yo do?
Thank your interviewer(s) by name and thank them for their time.
Ex) Thank you for your time Mr.Robinson, I hope i hear from you and your company soon
What are your salary expectation for this position?
Negotiable or open (while you should say this to be more appealing to employers you should know the minimum amount you are willing to be paid for your work.)
What are 2 things you should know about the company before you walk in for an interview?
Name of interviewer, company mission/values, your potential job duties, location of company.
What is a question you think would be difficult to answer during your interview?
Subjective. Give points if an answer can be discussed
How have you handled conflict in the workplace?
Explain a situation where you polity and appropriately handled a situation where your co-workers/peers/ fellow volunteers were inappropriate, rude, or otherwise unpleasant.
Points awarded for explanation or proof of concept.