Interview Skills 1
What should you bring to your interview?
A copy of your resume
How should you greet your interviewer?
Say hello, give a handshake, smile and make eye contact
Should you answer your cell phone during an interview?
NO
You don't know your schedule for work. Who can you ask?
Your supervisor or boss. Ask for a copy.
Your supervisor is explaining to you how to do something. Should you listen or walk away?
Listen! It might be important information that can help you.
Before going to a job interview, you should research about the company. True or False?
True
Is it okay to ask questions during an interview?
YES
Is it okay to hug the interviewer? Even if they are your friend.
NO
It is OK to talk to my co-workers all day long at work? True or False?
False. You should focus on your work. You can talk to your co-workers on your break or after work.
If a customer asks you a question, but you are not sure of the answer, what should you do?
Tell them "I am not sure, but I will get the answer for you. Please let me get my supervisor or co-worker to better assist you!"
To be prepared for the job interview, what can you do with family or friends before the interview?
Practice (mock interview)
What item should you put away during your interview?
Your phone!
What is a question that an interviewer might ask you?
-Tell me about yourself?
-What is a strength you have?
-What is a weakness you have?
-Why do you want the job?
Your supervisor asks you to do a task at work, but you are not sure how to do it. What should you do?
Ask them to please teach you or show you how to do it
You are running late for your shift at work. What should you do?
Call your supervisor to let them know you are running late and will be there soon.
You should show up late to your interview. True or False?
False
How should you talk during your interview?
Shy and quiet OR clear, honest, and confident.
Clear, honest, and confident.
It is okay to wear pajama bottoms as long as you have a professional shirt on since they won't see your pants. True or False?
False
You put on the same t-shirt for work all week because you don't think it looks that dirty. Is this appropriate?
No. Always wear a new, washed shirt or outfit to work.
How should you speak in the workplace?
How should you dress for your job interview?
Professionally ex. nice pair of pants and shirt, or a dress and nice shoes
What does it meet to be well groomed?
Shower, brushed teeth, brushed hair, clean haircut, clean clothes
What should you do if you are going to be late for an interview?
Call the interviewer, apologize and let them know
At work, someone drops some papers on the floor. You go over and help them to pick up the papers. Is that appropariate?
Yes. That is the polite and courteous thing to do!
How should you keep calm under pressure at work when you might be aggravated or stressed?
Never lash out at customers, co-workers or your supervisor. Do your best to remain calm. If you need to, step outside or into the breakroom for a minute to take deep breaths and calm yourself down.