Interview Tips
The first thing you should do when you meet someone for a job interview.
What is shake their hand/say hello
True or False: Showing up on time to work is important.
What is True
True or False: Jobs that require more education and training typically pay more.
What is true
Name a tool someone who works in a restaurant would use to cook food.
What is pan, spatula, stove, etc.
Name one job you can do with little extra training (no formal education program).
What is fast food worker, cashier, landscaper, construction worker, warehouse worker, delivery driver, etc.
Name one thing you should NOT do during a job interview.
What is use your phone, swear, interrupt, chew gum, lie, arrive late, dress inappropriately, talk badly about past employers, etc.
Name one thing you should do if you don’t understand how to do something at work.
What is ask for help or clarification, etc.
Name one job you could do if you like helping people.
What is nurse, caregiver, firefighter, paramedic, teacher, therapist, counselor, customer service worker, etc.
Name a tool someone who helps sick people would use.
What is thermometer, bandages, stethoscope, etc.
True or False: Most trade schools and apprenticeship programs require a high school diploma or GED
What is True
Name one thing you could put on a resume.
What are past professional experiences, your education, a list of relevant skills, your contact information, etc.
You and a co-worker disagree on something. Name one way to handle it respectfully.
What is listen to each other's reasoning, talk it out calmly, ask a supervisor if needed, etc.
Name one job you could do if you like working outside with your hands.
What is construction (mason, electrician, carpenter), agriculture (farmer, rancher), landscaping and maintenance (landscaper, forester, park ranger), skilled trades (welder, roofer, mechanic), etc.
Name a tool someone who fixes cars and engines would use.
What is wrench, screwdriver, ratchet, sockets, jack, etc.
Name one type of school or program you can go to if you don't want to go to a traditional college.
What is Trade School (teaches specific trade skills through formal instruction, often leading to certifications)
or Apprenticeship Program (combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction, allowing you to earn a salary and gain real-world experience)
An interviewer asks, “What are your strengths?” Name an answer could you give.
What is I’m a hard worker, I’m good with people, I’m a fast learner, etc. (tip: follow up with an example of a time you showed this trait!)
Name one reason employers care if someone graduates high school or gets their GED.
What is it shows responsibility, commitment, basic skills, etc.
Name one way you could find jobs that are hiring.
What are through online websites (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.) or contact the company/employer directly
Name a tool someone who works as a receptionist would use.
What is a phone, computer, printer, various office supplies, etc.
Name one benefit of attending a trade school or an apprenticeship program.
What is: can take as little as a few months to 2 years to complete, job security, usually costs less money than college, hands-on training instead of just classroom work, you can learn while you earn (some apprenticeships pay), you can build connections and meet people who can help you get work, and it leads to steady, good-paying jobs, etc.
You don’t know the answer to an interviewer’s question. Name one good way to handle it.
What is: stay calm and positive, ask for clarification, explain your approach, showcase a related skill you have, say you'd be willing to learn, offer to follow up, etc.
Name one reason teamwork skills are important.
What is: people need to work together to get things done, it helps the workplace run better, different perspectives lead to problem-solving, etc.
Name a skilled trade career that requires a trade school certificate or associate's degree.
What is Electrician, HVAC Technician, Plumber, Carpenter, Welder, Heavy Equipment Operator, Mason, Automotive technician, Diesel mechanic, IT technician, EMT, Health-related Technicians, Truck Driver, Chef, Cosmetologist, etc.
Name one skill you could learn that would help you get a job someday.
What are: Practical Skills (a skilled trade, how to use tools, computers, drive, clean, manage money, etc.)
Soft Skills (respect, staying calm, teamwork, listening, communication, organization, etc.)
Name one way you can get financial help to pay for trade school or college.
What is applying for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), grants, scholarships, work-study programs, etc.