Before the Interview
This helps you to practice on making an interview more effective in helping you prepare
What is an elevator pitch?
Name 4 sections typically found on a resume.
What is Summary, Skills, Experience, Education, Personal/Contact Information?
What should you never bring up in an interview?
The pay/benefits or time off
What’s your biggest weakness?
What is "What is choosing a real but manageable weakness and showing how you’re improving?"
Give an example.
It is best to keep your answers short
True or False
What is "False!"
You should you arrive this early for your interview.
What is 10-15 minutes?
Name 2 characteristics of a good resume.
What is organized, normal font, not too many colors, easily read, etc.?
What kind of body language should occur throughout the interview
Name at least 3 things
Look into the interviewer's eyes
Smiling
Good posture
Why should we hire you over other candidates?
What is highlighting your strengths confidently without comparing yourself to others.
Give an example.
How quickly can someone dismiss your resume
What is Instantly or on avg 7 seconds
This type of research should be done prior to an interview.
What is the Company Website and Job AD?
On a resume, how should you describe your past job duties to highlight achievements?
What is using action verbs and quantifying results? (e.g., "Increased sales by 20%")
Name at least 3 examples of poor body language
What is hand tapping, leg shaking, speaking softly, chewing gum, yawning, crossing arms
Tell me about yourself” — what’s the trick here?
What is keeping your answer focused on professional achievements, not personal details?
Give an example.
If you are not sure what to say during an interview, what do you do?
What is smile, ask questions, or you can say that its an interesting question you'll have to get back to them and think more about it, or can I think about that for a moment.
You prepare this way for a virtual interview?
What is find a quiet and well lit place, make sure you won't be interrupted, check camera and sound, AND do a mock interview with professional clothing?
sexxysagitarrius75@gmail.com is an an example of:
What is a unprofessional resume?
You can do this if you don’t know the answer to a question during an interview, what’s a good strategy.
What is stay calm, think aloud, or ask for clarification?
“Tell me about a time you failed.”
What is sharing a real example where you learned and grew from the failure?
This day of the week is statistically the best for scheduling an interview. (2 possible answers)
What is Tuesday or Wednesday?
These 3 things you must check the night before an interview.
What is nice/neat clothes that are clean and not wrinkled, Have a ride and you know how long it takes to get there/ make sure you know how to get there, you have resumes printed in a nice folder, you know how to get there, the time/date of the interview. etc.?
It's OK to exaggerate something you did at a previous job on your resume if it helps you get your foot in the door
True or False
What is "False!"
What’s the technique called where you answer behavioral questions by explaining the Situation, Task, Action, and Result
What is the STAR Method
AND PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE!!!
“Do you have any questions for us?” — What’s the mistake to avoid here?
What is saying “no” — instead, always ask thoughtful questions about the role, team, or company?
A subtle way to show enthusiasm without saying “I’m excited”?
What is asking thoughtful questions, using positive tone and body language?