Before the Interview
When should you arrive for an interview?
About 15 minutes before
How do you introduce yourself?
Handshake and full name
Tell me about yourself
Who you are
Why you're qualified
Why you're there
What is a resume?
A one page overview of your work and life
Why do we write an objective?
To tell the company why we are interested in the position.
How should you dress for an interview?
Professionally.
I.e dress pants, nice shirt, close toed shoes.
Eye contact, sit up tall, speak clearly
What are your strengths?
Skills
Qualifications
Give me an example of one person you can use as a professional reference
Job coach
Staff
Teacher
Etc
What should the experience section include?
Our previous jobs and volunteering that is relevant to the job.
What should you bring with you to an interview?
Resume
Bonus: Cover Letter/Portfolio
What do we do at the end of the interview?
Shake their hand and thank them for their time
What is your biggest weakness?
Put a positive spin on it!
What is a reference?
Someone who can talk about your strengths in working
What is an example of a skill that could be put on a resume?
Microsoft proficiency
Computer skills
Engine understanding
Early Childhood education
ETC
Tell me how to get ready the morning of an interview...
Shower, brush teeth, brush hair, clean clothes, etc.
How do we portray confidence in our interview?
Sitting up straight, not tapping or fidgeting, etc.
How do you handle stress?
Coping skills
Hobbies
Etc.
Tell me one thing you've learned in Job Readiness Training so far?
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What goes at the very top of the resume?
Your name
What do you do with your cell phone before the interview?
Turn it to silent/off
What does TMI mean?
Too much information
We don't need to tell the interviewer our whole life story.
Do you have any questions for the interviewer?
When should I expect to hear back?
What does a typical day look like?
ETC
What do you still want to learn from job readiness training?
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The one you are most likely to answer