Vocab
A structured conversation where one person asks questions and the other answers
What is an Interview?
one thing you should research before an interview
What is Company, school, job, program
one way to show respect during an interview
What is Polite tone, eye contact, listening
eye contact shows this in an interview
what is confidence
“equal opportunities” means
what is Fair treatment regardless of race, gender, age
The person answering the questions in an interview
What is Interviewee?
Practicing answers to common questions helpful because...
What is It builds confidence / helps avoid stumbling
How to answer clearly and honestly
What is Give straightforward, truthful responses
smiling shows this
what is positivity / friendliness
An example of an unfair interview question.
What is Asking about age, religion, marital status
A document that summarizes your skills, experience, and education
What is a Resume?
one material you might bring to an interview besides your resume
What is References, portfolio, notes
It important to listen carefully to each question because...
What is So you can answer what was asked, not guess
a distracting behavior to avoid
what is Slouching, fidgeting, chewing gum
Equal opportunity laws important because...
They protect applicants from discrimination
A practice interview to help you prepare
What is a Mock Interview?
Type of question an interviewee should prepare to ask the interviewer
What is Questions about the job, school, or responsibilities
one way to stay calm when asked a difficult question
What is Deep breaths, pause to think, stay polite
posture shows
what is confidence and attentiveness
an interviewee do this if asked an inappropriate question
What is Stay calm, politely redirect, or avoid answering personal details
Contact after an interview, such as a thank-you note or email
What is a Follow-up?
How preparation help reduce conflict or misunderstandings in an interview
What is Shows professionalism, prevents mistakes, helps clear communication
Avoid doing this during an interview because that could hurt your chances
What is Interrupting, using slang, fidgeting, looking bored
nonverbal communication is important because...
what is It reinforces your words, shows confidence, and creates first impressions
interviewers AND interviewees should to understand this about equal opportunities
What is It ensures fairness, professionalism, and legal compliance