Interview Day
What should you do with your phone before an interview?
Silence it and put it away.
Leave it in car
You don't understand the directions. What should you do?
Ask for clarification
You borrow someone's charger. What should you do when you finish using it?
Return it
What does it mean for an employee to be dependable?
They consistently show up and follow through on responsibilities.
What sport other than Fall Football do I coach?
Girls flag football
You walk into your interview. Name TWO things you should do when greeting the interviewer.
Say hello, introduce yourself, make appropriate eye contact, offer handshake
You were absent yesterday. What is your responsibility when you return?
You accidentally break something that belongs to someone else. What should you do first?
Tell the owner and take responsibility
Your employee finishes their assigned work early. What would you want them to do next?
Ask what else needs doing or take appropriate initiative
What document lists your education, experience and skills for an employer?
Resume
Why should you research a company before your interview?
To understand the job and company and explain why it would be a good fit. To learn more about the job
Your friend wants to copy your assignment. How can you help without giving them your answers?
Explain the directions, teach the process or help them practice
Someone sends you an angry message. What should you do before replying?
Pause, calm down and think through the response
An employee makes a mistake. What TWO things would you want them to do afterward?
Take responsibility, report it when needed, help correct it or learn how to prevent it.
In our interview activity, why did we practice with different classmates instead of only our friends?
To practice speaking with unfamiliar people and build confidence for real interviews.
Improve this answer: My biggest strength is that I work hard.
Add a specific example of demonstrating hard work
You think your teacher entered a grade in incorrectly. Explain how you should handle it.
Speak privately and respectfully. Explain the concern and provide evidence
You don't understand how to use a piece of equipment at work. Your coworker says, "Just figure it out." What should you do and why?
Ask someone qualified to show you. Guessing could cause injury or damage.
Your fastest employee is rude to coworkers. Why should you address it?
Their behavior hurts teamwork, morale and other employees' work.
How can being on a sports team help prepare someone for a job. Name THREE transferable skills.
Teamwork, communication, discipline, accountability, time management, leadership
An interviewer asks, "What is your biggest weakness?" Name TWO things a strong answer should include.
An honest weakness and specific steps you are taking to improve it.
Your group project is due tomorrow and someone hasn't completed their part. Give TWO productive steps your group should take
Check in with the person, identify what remains, agree on responsibilities and a deadline. Seek teacher help if needed
Your friend asks you to clock them in before they arrive. Explain TWO problems with doing that
It creates a false time record and could lead to consequences or loss of trust for both employees
An employee keeps doing a task incorrectly. What TWO things should you check before deciding that you don't care?
Whether expectations were clear, they understood the instructions, they received training, or they have the necessary tools and time
Give TWO useful questions you could ask an interviewer at the end of an interview?
EX - What does training involve? What makes someone successful here? What does growth look like in the company? What are the benefits?